• Morocco will generate 25,000 jobs through a new energy and water infrastructure deal.

• Over 10,000 of those jobs will be permanent once construction is complete.

• The project supports Morocco’s push to lower unemployment and modernize key sectors.

Morocco will create 25,000 jobs through a new partnership focused on building energy and water infrastructure. The agreement involves the Mohammed VI Fund, TAQA Morocco -part of the UAE-based TAQA energy group- and NAREVA, Morocco’s leading private electricity producer. The announcement was made by the National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) on May 19, 2025.

According to the statement, the jobs will be created during the construction and operational phases of the program. Once the facilities are up and running, over 10,000 of the roles will be permanent.

ONEE described the initiative as a strategic investment that will support Morocco’s economic, social, and environmental transformation. The project is also expected to help with technology transfer, encourage the growth of a local industrial ecosystem, especially in seawater desalination and renewable energy, and promote training programs and technical skills development in these fields.

The announcement comes at a time when the labor market in Morocco is under pressure. The unemployment rate rose to 13.3% in 2024, with large gaps between urban and rural areas. Young people are the most affected, especially those aged 15 to 24, with a jobless rate of 36.7%.

There is also a growing mismatch between the skills young people hold and what businesses actually need. Youth and women continue to have low participation in the workforce, and many recent graduates are struggling to find jobs, according to the Ministry of Youth.

To address these challenges, the government unveiled a national roadmap on December 10, 2024, aimed at boosting employment across the country. The plan focuses on creating decent job opportunities, managing water resources more effectively, and supporting rural development. It also includes targeted actions to help small and medium-sized businesses grow.

As part of that effort, Morocco plans to cut the unemployment rate to 9% by 2030 and generate 1.45 million new jobs. To fund this, the government has set aside 15 billion dirhams, about $1.6 billion, and is working to modernize how the job market is managed.

This new partnership represents a strong step toward reaching those goals, with job creation and infrastructure development at the center of Morocco’s long-term economic strategy.