With a budget of 305 million dirhams and digital support through the social register, the Kingdom ensures the care of over 4.3 million citizens in need.

Salé – In a simple ceremony in the Al Inbiâate district of Salé, King Mohammed VI. The official starting signal for the national Ramadan campaign 1447 was given yesterday, Saturday. Accompanied by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, the monarch continued an almost three-decade-long tradition of social support during the holy month of fasting. This year’s campaign, which is celebrating its 28th edition, aims to provide direct relief to society’s most vulnerable groups and to contribute to basic services.

Continuity and personal presence of the monarchy

The king’s personal participation this year marks a return to the usual ceremony, after last year’s greater focus on the next generation of the Alawite dynasty. During the action in 2025 (Ramadan 1446), the monarch was represented by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan and his sister, Princess Lalla Khadija. The fact that the heir to the throne is now appearing again at his father’s side underlines the importance that the royal family attaches to social stability and the prince’s training in representative and humanitarian tasks.

Morocco – Crown Prince Moulay Hassan leads Ramadan solidarity campaign

Precise help from the Unified Social Register

A key feature of the current operation is the consistent use of technological innovations. For the second time in a row, the selection of beneficiary households is based on the Single Social Register (RSU). This digital database allows authorities to guide assistance based on precise socio-economic indicators. According to the official press release from the state news agency MAP, this will lead to greater transparency and a more accurate recording of those who are actually in need.

The numbers illustrate the dimensions of the project: a total of 4,362,732 people benefit from the campaign. The focus is particularly on vulnerable groups. Among the approximately one million registered household heads, there are 432,092 elderly people, 211,381 widows and 88,163 people with disabilities, according to RSU data.

Focus on rural areas and logistical effort

A significant part of the support goes to the more remote regions of the country. About 74% of beneficiary households are located in rural areas. In order to reach these people in a total of 1,304 communities, a budget of 305 million Moroccan dirhams MAD, approximately €28.28 million*, was mobilized. Over 34,550 tons of staple foods will be distributed, including flour, rice, cooking oil, milk, sugar, tomato paste, lentils and tea.

The logistical implementation of the campaign is like a national effort. Numerous state institutions work together under the direction of the Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity. In addition to the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs, the Royal Armed Forces and the Gendarmerie are also involved. The quality control of the food is ensured by the National Food Safety Authority (ONSSA) and the Ministry of Health.

Long-term social stability strategy

Operation Ramadan 1447 should be seen as part of a broader strategy to promote social cohesion. Since the program began in 1998, a total of more than MAD 2.5 billion has been invested. While only around 34,100 families were reached back then, the number of recipients has grown to over a million households today.

In a regional context that is often characterized by economic challenges, this initiative serves as a tool for social relief. It reflects the effort to promote inclusive development and cushion the impact of price fluctuations in basic foodstuffs, especially during Ramadan. The symbolic handover of the first food baskets by the head of state marks the beginning of an operation that will be an important support for millions of Moroccans in the coming weeks.

*Exchange rate as of February 19, 2026