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Morocco’s unemployment rate increased to 13.3% in 2024, with job losses hitting rural farming communities the hardest. Severe drought conditions have devastated agriculture, a key sector of the country’s economy, pushing more workers out of jobs. Economists warn that without major government intervention, rural poverty and food insecurity could worsen. Officials are considering support measures, but recovery will depend on future weather conditions and investment in water management.