Casablanca – Morocco is entering a decisive phase in the modernization of its national healthcare system, with authorities announcing significant infrastructure expansions and the activation of regional health networks aimed at improving service delivery and access to care across the country.

Under the guidance of government directives and in alignment with royal priorities, the national health reform program has shifted from planning and assessment to active implementation. The initiative focuses on three core pillars: expanding hospital capacity, upgrading primary healthcare services, and establishing integrated regional health governance through the creation of Territorial Health Groups (THGs).

Hospital infrastructure expansion

A central element of the reform is the rapid expansion of hospital capacity. By the end of 2026, Morocco plans to add more than 3,000 hospital beds across 20 major projects. Among these, the university hospital centers (CHUs) in Rabat and Laâyoune are scheduled to become operational within the year. Ten other hospital projects are expected to be completed by February 2026, adding 1,430 beds, while an additional ten projects will be finalized by the end of the year, providing 1,637 more beds. Collectively, these developments represent a historic increase in hospital capacity, a stark contrast to the situation five years ago when bed availability was below 1.2 per 1,000 inhabitants.

This expansion addresses long-standing deficits in Morocco’s hospital network, which previously faced delays in project implementation and limited resources. The new beds aim to relieve pressure on existing hospitals, accommodate growing demand, and support more equitable access to medical care across urban and regional centers.

Strengthening primary healthcare

Alongside hospital upgrades, Morocco is prioritizing the modernization of primary healthcare centers, which play a critical role in community-level health delivery. The first phase of the rehabilitation program has achieved an 81% completion rate, with 1,130 centers renovated nationwide. Work on an additional 1,400 centers is expected to conclude by the end of January 2026.

The second phase of the program, scheduled for this year, targets 1,600 additional centers, with 500 expected to be fully operational by the end of 2026. These efforts are designed to improve patient pathways, reduce congestion in hospitals, and restore the strategic role of primary care in preventive and curative health services.

Regionalized governance through territorial health groups

A key innovation of the reform is the establishment of 11 Territorial Health Groups (THGs), which aim to integrate hospital networks, regional and provincial facilities, and primary care centers within each region. The THGs, formally approved by government decrees in December 2025, provide enhanced management autonomy and are tasked with coordinating regional health programs, optimizing resource allocation, and ensuring coherent service delivery across the territory.

The operational launch of these groups is expected to be gradual, beginning with administrative board meetings involving social partners. Once fully functional, the THGs are intended to foster an integrated governance model that replaces the previously fragmented system and promotes efficiency, equity, and patient-centered care.

Digital transformation and urgent health projects

Complementing these structural changes is a nationwide push for digital modernization. The government is implementing a unified health information system across all facilities, improving care tracking, resource management, and service quality. This digital initiative is part of an urgent health program comprising ten major projects, designed to enhance the short-term quality of healthcare services and restore public confidence in the national system.

Budgetary mobilization and strategic planning

These ambitious reforms are supported by substantial budgetary allocations, made possible in part through the ongoing expansion of social protection programs. Tens of billions of dirhams have been dedicated to infrastructure, equipment, digital systems, and human resource development. Authorities emphasize that this represents a shift from sporadic, reactive approaches toward a structured, long-term investment strategy, ensuring the sustainability and resilience of the health system.

Looking ahead

The transformation of Morocco’s healthcare system over the past five years reflects a deep and structural change. The country is moving from a fragmented, under-resourced system to an integrated, regionalized, and performance-driven model. With the combined expansion of hospital capacity, modernization of primary care, and creation of Territorial Health Groups, Morocco is set to improve access to quality healthcare, reduce disparities between regions, and build a system capable of meeting future health challenges.

Government officials, including the ministers responsible for health, interior, higher education, and budget, as well as the director of the National Social Security Fund, continue to oversee the reform, reflecting its strategic and cross-sectoral nature. The initiative aligns with broader goals of citizen dignity, territorial equity, and universal access to quality care, marking a new chapter in Morocco’s healthcare development.