HIBAPRESS – Rabat
Fouzi Lekjaa, Minister of Economy, Finance and Public Efficiency, revealed the government's direction towards increasing pensions by more than 700 dirhams starting from January 1st, in a step aimed at improving the living situation of retirees and strengthening their ability to face daily living costs.
Lekjaa explained that this measure will bring the minimum pension in Morocco to 1700 dirhams, with further gradual increases in the coming years, according to the vision presented by the minister in the context of presenting the government's financial orientations.
Lekjaa's statements came during the joint public session held by the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors, in accordance with the provisions of Article 68 of the Constitution, on Friday, October 23, 2026, at the headquarters of the House of Representatives, dedicated to presenting the draft finance law for the fiscal year 2027 by the Minister of Economy, Finance and Public Efficiency.
