Fuel prices: Morocco raises direct aid for road transport

This update focuses on direct fuel subsidy. Morocco’s Ministry of Transport and Logistics has announced an increase in the exceptional direct subsidy granted to road passenger and freight transport operators, in response to rising fuel prices.

Direct fuel subsidy raised for a new round

According to the ministry, the decision concerns the latest round of support, for which applications started on 24 September 2026. The amount of the direct fuel subsidy is being raised to reflect higher prices at the pump.

The government is thus extending the support mechanism set up for road transport operators, with an envelope that can be adjusted in line with fuel price trends on the market.

This support targets registered professional operators moving passengers and goods across the country, in order to keep services running and limit the shock on the wider economy.

Online platform and payment schedule

The ministry recalls that applications are still being processed through the official online platform: mouakaba.transport.gov.ma.

Operators must submit or update their information on this portal, which centralises data on vehicles, types of transport and support conditions.

Payments for this new round of aid are scheduled to begin next week, via the same channels used for previous payments, the ministry added.

Impact on travel and logistics in Morocco

The measure is designed to ease financial pressure on a strategic sector for supplying cities, ensuring intercity links and connecting remote regions. By supporting transport companies, the State aims to soften the effect of fuel costs on final prices.

For Moroccans living abroad who travel regularly or invest back home, road transport is a key cost factor:

• coach trips between airports, cities and home regions;
• shipping goods, moving household items or sending belongings to family;
• logistics for real estate, agricultural or business projects;
• transport costs for tourism activities and holiday rentals.

The increase in the direct fuel subsidy will not automatically translate into lower prices for passengers or clients. It could, however, help prevent further fare hikes and stabilise some transport and freight costs, depending on how each operator sets its prices.

What Moroccans abroad should keep an eye on

Moroccans abroad planning a trip or a project that relies on road transport in Morocco should monitor:

• ticket prices for intercity coaches and tourist transport services;
• local tariffs charged by freight and moving companies;
• any fare adjustments announced by major operators.

At the same time, official sources, including the Ministry of Transport’s website, remain key references for updates on support schemes and their expected impact on the sector.

This latest increase in the this case is part of a series of short-term measures designed to cushion the effects of energy price volatility on the Moroccan economy, while keeping people and goods moving across the country.

For more context, readers can follow Canal212 news for Moroccans abroad.