A report by Morocco's High Commission for Planning (HCP) highlights the issue of internal migration, with approximately 4 million people leaving rural areas for cities.
According to the 2024 General Population and Housing Census, internal migration is a key driver of Morocco's demographic dynamics, with nearly 59.7% of Moroccans living in their birth commune and 39.6% having moved at least once within the country.
The report notes that internal migration is defined as the movement of a person from one local commune to another for a period of at least six months.
The HCP emphasizes the need for fairer territorial policies to ensure a more balanced distribution of population and growth opportunities.
Author's summary: Morocco faces uneven development due to internal migration.