Two university researchers in Marrakech have explored the specific factors and obstacles contributing to school dropout across 75 Moroccan provinces. Their study identifies polygamous family structures, which remain prevalent in certain regions, as one of the factors associated with higher dropout rates.
A UN report highlights significant education gaps in Morocco, with lower primary school enrollment rates among children from poor families compared to rich families and rural areas compared to urban areas. Despite these disparities, Morocco has made notable progress in closing the gender gap in education.