Sidi Hmad Ou M'barek
Essaouira Province, Marrakech-Safi region
Fewer than 10,000 residents: rates are based on small numbers.
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Priorities
Priorities of the commune
The six themes ranked from most to least pronounced, compared with the other communes in the region.
- 1Water and sanitationHigh level within the region
Lack of drinking water: 47.3% of the population (66.3% in 2014). Sanitation: 16.7% (4.5% in 2014).
Possible actions for local associations
- Identify neighbourhoods and villages not connected to drinking water or sanitation.
- Raise awareness of hygiene and water management.
- Help residents with connection procedures.
Partners to involve: Regional multi-service company Marrakech-Safi, Region (basic infrastructure), INDH. See the stakeholders in the region
Questions to ask elected officials
- Which neighbourhoods or villages are not yet connected to the drinking water and sanitation networks, and on what timetable?
- What share of the commune's investment budget goes to water and sanitation?
- 2DisabilityHigh level within the region
9.1% of residents live with a severe or total disability (2024 census); the 2026 national survey puts prevalence at 7.9% in the region. 22.6% of the population lives in a household affected by disability-related deprivation.
Possible actions for local associations
- Identify persons with disabilities and their needs, together with families.
- Make it easier to access rights, assistive devices and rehabilitation.
- Include young persons with disabilities in training and employment pathways.
Partners to involve: Entraide Nationale, ADS, AREF (inclusive education), specialised associations. See the stakeholders in the region
Questions to ask elected officials
- Are the commune's public facilities and buildings accessible?
- What actions does the communal action plan include for persons with disabilities?
- 3GenderHigh level within the region
Female unemployment 30.4% against 17.4% overall. Female illiteracy 62.0% against 48.1%.
Possible actions for local associations
- Organise training in formats compatible with family responsibilities: suitable hours, nearby venues, childcare.
- Set up functional literacy classes for women.
- Support cooperatives and activities led by women.
Partners to involve: Entraide Nationale, ADS, INDH, Region (youth and women's inclusion), cooperatives. See the stakeholders in the region
Questions to ask elected officials
- Does the Commission for Equity, Equal Opportunities and Gender Approach meet, and how is civil society involved?
- What share of the communal budget targets women?
Maternal and child health in the region
- Births attended by skilled personnel85.9%Morocco: 86.6%5th of 12 regions
- Average number of antenatal visits4.2 visitsMorocco: 4.2 visits7th of 12 regions
- Children breastfed within one hour of birth54.6%Morocco: 42.6%11th of 12 regions
- Children under 5 who received at least one dose of vitamin A82.0%Morocco: 82.0%6th of 12 regions
- Children aged 12 to 23 months fully vaccinated84.3%Morocco: 90.6%1st of 12 regions
- Stunting in children under 521.0%Morocco: 15.1%3rd of 12 regions
- Overweight in children under 56.8%Morocco: 10.8%11th of 12 regions
Regional data from 2018: they do not describe the commune itself. Rank 1 = the least favourable situation of the 12 regions.
Trends 2014–2024
Multidimensional poverty and deprivation, 2014 and 2024 censuses. Sidi Hmad Ou M'barek compared with its province and its region.
| Indicator | Sidi Hmad Ou M'barek | Essaouira | Region | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2024 | Change | 2014 | 2024 | Change | 2014 | 2024 | Change | |
| Poverty | |||||||||
| Multidimensional poverty rate | 28.4% | 13.9% | −14.5 | 28.6% | 14.8% | −13.7 | 15.8% | 7.9% | −7.9 |
| Vulnerability to poverty rate | 32.7% | 26.2% | −6.5 | 23.1% | 18.6% | −4.5 | 16.3% | 11.5% | −4.8 |
| Multidimensional poverty index (× 100) | 11.77 | 5.64 | −6.13 | 11.83 | 5.76 | −6.07 | 6.18 | 2.97 | −3.21 |
| Intensity of poverty | 41.5% | 40.6% | −0.9 | 41.4% | 38.9% | −2.5 | 39.0% | 37.4% | −1.6 |
| Population in deprivation (%) | |||||||||
| Disability | 31.6% | 22.6% | −8.9 | 24.8% | 19.4% | −5.4 | 22.9% | 17.3% | −5.6 |
| Child mortality | 0.2% | 0.1% | −0.1 | 0.5% | 0.1% | −0.4 | 0.4% | 0.1% | −0.3 |
| School attendance of children | 17.5% | 5.5% | −12.0 | 16.5% | 7.7% | −8.8 | 11.7% | 5.8% | −5.8 |
| Adult years of schooling | 49.2% | 32.7% | −16.5 | 41.3% | 28.2% | −13.1 | 25.9% | 17.7% | −8.2 |
| Drinking water | 66.3% | 47.3% | −19.0 | 36.7% | 11.4% | −25.3 | 17.8% | 6.3% | −11.5 |
| Sanitation | 4.5% | 16.7% | +12.3 | 20.0% | 17.8% | −2.2 | 17.3% | 12.9% | −4.4 |
| Electricity | 14.9% | 3.1% | −11.9 | 12.9% | 3.4% | −9.5 | 6.9% | 2.9% | −4.0 |
| Housing | 10.3% | 6.2% | −4.1 | 42.0% | 31.5% | −10.5 | 26.0% | 19.2% | −6.8 |
| Cooking fuel | 7.6% | 23.0% | +15.5 | 16.3% | 32.0% | +15.7 | 4.7% | 8.9% | +4.2 |
| Means of communication | 7.6% | 13.0% | +5.3 | 8.1% | 2.1% | −5.9 | 5.9% | 2.0% | −3.9 |
Employment and education in 2024
- Unemployment
- 17.4%
- Female unemployment
- 30.4%
- Illiteracy
- 48.1%
- Female illiteracy
- 62.0%
- No schooling, aged 25 and over
- 49.7%
- Higher education, aged 25 and over
- 4.6%
- Severe or total disability
- 9.1%
The 2024 census does not allow employment and education to be compared with 2014 at commune level.
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