Méchouar-Fès-El Jadid
Fès Prefecture, Fès-Meknès region
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Priorities
Priorities of the commune
The six themes ranked from most to least pronounced, compared with the other communes in the region.
- 1DisabilityMedium level within the region
8.2% of residents live with a severe or total disability (2024 census); the 2026 national survey puts prevalence at 12.0% in the region. 24.1% of the population lives in a household affected by disability-related deprivation.
Possible actions for local associations
- Identify persons with disabilities and their needs, together with families.
- Make it easier to access rights, assistive devices and rehabilitation.
- Include young persons with disabilities in training and employment pathways.
Partners to involve: Entraide Nationale, ADS, AREF (inclusive education), specialised associations. See the stakeholders in the region
Questions to ask elected officials
- Are the commune's public facilities and buildings accessible?
- What actions does the communal action plan include for persons with disabilities?
- 2Youth employment (NEET)Medium level within the region
Unemployment 37.4%, including 41.5% among women. 27.0% of people aged 25 and over have no schooling.
Possible actions for local associations
- Identify NEET young people in the neighbourhood with youth centres and community associations.
- Offer short vocational training courses followed by introductions to local employers.
- Support the creation of income-generating activities.
Partners to involve: ANAPEC, INDH, OFPPT, youth centres, local employers. See the stakeholders in the region
Questions to ask elected officials
- How many young people in the commune are registered with ANAPEC, and what follow-up are they offered?
- Does the communal action plan include a reception and guidance centre for young people?
- 3GenderLow level within the region
Female unemployment 41.5% against 37.4% overall. Female illiteracy 30.8% against 22.3%.
Possible actions for local associations
- Organise training in formats compatible with family responsibilities: suitable hours, nearby venues, childcare.
- Set up functional literacy classes for women.
- Support cooperatives and activities led by women.
Partners to involve: Entraide Nationale, ADS, INDH, Region (youth and women's inclusion), cooperatives. See the stakeholders in the region
Questions to ask elected officials
- Does the Commission for Equity, Equal Opportunities and Gender Approach meet, and how is civil society involved?
- What share of the communal budget targets women?
Maternal and child health in the region
- Births attended by skilled personnel84.8%Morocco: 86.6%3rd of 12 regions (tied)
- Average number of antenatal visits4.5 visitsMorocco: 4.2 visits9th of 12 regions (tied)
- Children breastfed within one hour of birth39.7%Morocco: 42.6%5th of 12 regions
- Children under 5 who received at least one dose of vitamin A85.7%Morocco: 82.0%11th of 12 regions
- Children aged 12 to 23 months fully vaccinated95.2%Morocco: 90.6%9th of 12 regions
- Stunting in children under 511.5%Morocco: 15.1%9th of 12 regions
- Overweight in children under 58.7%Morocco: 10.8%9th of 12 regions (tied)
Regional data from 2018: they do not describe the commune itself. Rank 1 = the least favourable situation of the 12 regions.
Trends 2014–2024
Multidimensional poverty and deprivation, 2014 and 2024 censuses. Méchouar-Fès-El Jadid compared with its prefecture and its region.
| Indicator | Méchouar-Fès-El Jadid | Fès | Region | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2024 | Change | 2014 | 2024 | Change | 2014 | 2024 | Change | |
| Poverty | |||||||||
| Multidimensional poverty rate | 5.6% | 5.6% | −0.0 | 5.4% | 4.3% | −1.1 | 13.7% | 9.0% | −4.7 |
| Vulnerability to poverty rate | 11.3% | 9.2% | −2.2 | 4.7% | 2.3% | −2.4 | 12.2% | 9.1% | −3.1 |
| Multidimensional poverty index (× 100) | 2.11 | 2.10 | −0.01 | 1.94 | 1.51 | −0.43 | 5.28 | 3.32 | −1.96 |
| Intensity of poverty | 37.9% | 37.8% | −0.1 | 36.1% | 35.1% | −1.0 | 38.4% | 36.9% | −1.5 |
| Population in deprivation (%) | |||||||||
| Disability | 24.4% | 24.1% | −0.4 | 19.4% | 16.8% | −2.6 | 22.2% | 19.4% | −2.8 |
| Child mortality | 0.2% | 0.0% | −0.2 | 0.3% | 0.1% | −0.3 | 0.3% | 0.1% | −0.3 |
| School attendance of children | 3.7% | 6.4% | +2.7 | 4.9% | 4.0% | −0.9 | 8.9% | 5.0% | −4.0 |
| Adult years of schooling | 12.5% | 13.6% | +1.1 | 13.9% | 12.2% | −1.7 | 20.3% | 16.5% | −3.8 |
| Drinking water | 2.4% | 1.4% | −1.0 | 2.3% | 0.4% | −1.8 | 22.7% | 12.1% | −10.6 |
| Sanitation | 27.3% | 19.5% | −7.8 | 7.6% | 3.5% | −4.0 | 18.6% | 15.9% | −2.6 |
| Electricity | 2.0% | 0.6% | −1.4 | 2.3% | 0.5% | −1.7 | 6.6% | 2.4% | −4.2 |
| Housing | 1.2% | 0.0% | −1.2 | 0.6% | 0.5% | −0.2 | 20.1% | 16.1% | −4.0 |
| Cooking fuel | 0.2% | 0.1% | −0.1 | 0.2% | 0.2% | −0.0 | 2.3% | 4.4% | +2.0 |
| Means of communication | 8.0% | 4.7% | −3.3 | 4.9% | 2.1% | −2.9 | 6.2% | 2.6% | −3.6 |
Employment and education in 2024
- Unemployment
- 37.4%
- Female unemployment
- 41.5%
- Illiteracy
- 22.3%
- Female illiteracy
- 30.8%
- No schooling, aged 25 and over
- 27.0%
- Higher education, aged 25 and over
- 6.5%
- Severe or total disability
- 8.2%
The 2024 census does not allow employment and education to be compared with 2014 at commune level.
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