# Disability prevalence and support in Morocco > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/disability-prevalence-and-support-in-morocco > Updated: 2026-09-04T21:02:40.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Recent data from Morocco’s third national disability survey shows the disability prevalence rate has risen to 8.7 percent, up from 6.8 percent in 2014. Abdeljabbar Errachidi, the Secretary of State in charge of Social Inclusion, suggested this increase might stem from improved monitoring methodologies and international standards rather than a literal increase in cases. The survey indicates that 29 percent of households include at least one person with a disability, with women representing 53.6 percent of the affected population. Parallel to these demographic findings, the Moroccan Observatory for Inclusive Education has issued an urgent appeal to the Minister of National Education, Preschool and Sports to finalize and sign a support program for children with disabilities. The Observatory warns that the delay in administrative approval threatens the school enrollment process for thousands of students as the new academic year approaches. Approximately 30,000 families are currently in a state of uncertainty due to the lack of official confirmation regarding support arrangements. The delay also impacts an estimated 10,000 social and educational workers whose roles are tied to providing support and accompaniment services. While various sectors and institutions have reportedly engaged positively with the program, the Observatory emphasized that timely implementation is essential to protect the rights of children with disabilities to inclusive education and to allow families and associations sufficient time for necessary preparations. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-04: Morocco: Families await decision on disability education support The Moroccan Observatory for Inclusive Education is urging the Ministry of Education to sign a support program for children with disabilities, affecting 30,000 families ahead of the new school year. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/morocco-families-await-signature-on-disability-education-program ### 2026-09-04: Morocco disability prevalence rises to 8.7 percent Morocco's third national disability survey shows a prevalence rate of 8.7 percent, with 29 percent of households including at least one person with a disability. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/morocco-disability-prevalence-rises-to-87-percent --- Cite as: Disability prevalence and support in Morocco. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/disability-prevalence-and-support-in-morocco