Obesity Crisis Grips Morocco: 1 in 7 Adults at Risk by 2025, Urban Areas Hit Hardest

The study highlights a concentration of the problem in major cities like Casablanca, Rabat and Marrakech, a trend linked to an increased consumption of processed products and fast food. Conversely, rural areas would remain more attached to traditional diets. The report also notes that Moroccan women are twice as affected as men, a gap explained by social factors and more limited access to sports facilities.

This progression of obesity is accompanied by an increase in cases of diabetes and hypertension, which represents a growing challenge for the national health system. In response, the Moroccan authorities have initiated awareness campaigns and targeted measures, including the limitation of sugary products in schools and the promotion of physical activity through new urban developments.

The continental ranking is dominated by Egypt (32.48%) and Libya (28.08%).