Protest and civil unrestHigh
Protest activity is high and periodically disrupts business districts and roads.
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Morocco political and security risk assessment
Morocco carries a guarded level of political and security risk for business. It scores 28 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 2 of 5), unchanged on last week and falling over the last 12 weeks. Last updated Nov 2, 2026.
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What is the political and security risk in Morocco right now?
Morocco carries a guarded level of political and security risk for business. It scores 28 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 2 of 5), unchanged on last week and falling over the last 12 weeks.
Week on week the picture is steady. The main standing risks are foreign government warnings and persistent protest activity.
On the economic side, real GDP grew 4.6% in 2025 with inflation at 0.7%.
What are the main risks of operating in Morocco?
Staff movement and duty of careGuarded
Foreign governments advise normal to increased caution.
Armed conflict and political violenceGuarded
Armed violence is occasional and mostly localized.
Chokepoint exposure
Strait of GibraltarThe Mediterranean's western gate, between Spain and MoroccoRead the explainer →What has changed recently in Morocco?
Morocco moved unchanged this week and fell 17 points over the last 12 weeks, from 45 to 28.
- Protest and riot reporting up week on week
- Reporting of armed clashes and attacks down week on week
What happens next? Outlook for the next 1 to 3 months
We assess it is likely that Morocco stays in the Guarded band through the end of December. It sits 4 points from the Low band.
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Likelihood ranges are editorial judgments, not advice.
What does it mean for shipping, supply chains and operations?
Trade routes for Morocco are exposed to the Strait of Gibraltar, so disruption there feeds straight into freight time and cost.
Trade equals 93% of GDP (2025 data). A highly open economy, so local disruption travels quickly through supplier networks.
Operating conditions are generally normal, with localized risks to plan around.
Key facts
GDPUS$182.4 billionLatest data, 2025
Real GDP growth4.6%Latest data, 2025
Inflation0.7%Latest data, 2025
Trade93% of GDPLatest data, 2025
Population38.4 millionLatest data, 2025
How has the Morocco threat score moved?
Frequently asked questions
What is the political and security risk in Morocco for business?
Morocco carries a guarded level of political and security risk for business. It scores 28 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 2 of 5), unchanged on last week and falling over the last 12 weeks.
What are the main geopolitical risks of operating in Morocco?
The main risk drivers are protest and civil unrest (high); staff movement and duty of care (guarded); armed conflict and political violence (guarded). Protest activity is high and periodically disrupts business districts and roads.
What is the outlook for Morocco?
We assess it is likely (60 to 75%) that Morocco stays in the Guarded band through the end of December. It sits 4 points from the Low band.
Which shipping chokepoints matter for Morocco?
Morocco is exposed to the Strait of Gibraltar. The Mediterranean's western gate, between Spain and Morocco.
How often is the Morocco risk assessment updated?
The Morocco threat score is updated weekly on the Zed Three World Threat Map, and this assessment is reviewed monthly. It was last updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Published by Zed Three, a private, independent risk intelligence company. Assessment last updated Nov 2, 2026. Threat score updated weekly, last on Nov 2, 2026. General analysis for informational purposes, not security, legal or investment advice.
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