Most Moroccans experienced a natural disaster in the past three years

Morocco ranks among the top 10 countries globally most exposed to natural disasters, according to the World Bank’s 2025 Global Financial Inclusion Index Database.

The report reveals that 64% of Moroccan adults experienced a natural disaster between 2021 and 2024, a figure driven largely by the devastating Al Haouz earthquake in 2023.

The 6.8-magnitude earthquake not only caused widespread destruction but also pushed Morocco into the “high disaster exposure” category alongside nations such as Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and the Comoros.

The report highlights that the impact of natural disasters in Morocco cuts across all geographic and socioeconomic lines. Unlike countries such as Chad and Zimbabwe, where rural communities are far more vulnerable, Moroccans in both urban and rural settings reported similar rates of exposure to disasters.

The findings suggest that Morocco’s diverse risk profile, including earthquakes, floods, and storms, has led to an unusually even distribution of impact.

However, the data also points to a significant disparity along economic lines. The poorest Moroccans were six percentage points more likely to be affected by disasters than those in the wealthiest income brackets.

This gap underscores how climate-related risks often compound existing economic and social vulnerabilities.

Beyond the immediate physical damage, many Moroccans have faced long-term financial fallout from disasters, including destroyed homes, lost livestock, and interrupted income. These outcomes mirror trends observed in other climate-vulnerable countries such as Malawi and Zambia.

The World Bank’s findings serve as a stark reminder of Morocco’s growing exposure to climate-related risks, and the urgent need to strengthen resilience across all sectors of society.

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