Morocco Classroom Cost Index 2025: Equipping Students Is More Expensive Than You Think...

Eliav Amouyal
4 days ago
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The Hidden Price of Education in Morocco

When people think about the barriers to education, they often imagine things like school fees or the distance a child has to travel. But in Morocco, the real cost starts before a child even sits down at their desk.

Exercise books. Pens. A backpack. Textbooks. Uniforms. Sometimes even the bus fare to get to class.

On paper, these sound like small purchases. But in practice — especially for families in rural or low-income areas — they add up to more than many can afford.

Breaking Down the Morocco Classroom Cost Index 2025

Here’s the reality we’ve documented through our work at Ta’leem Trust:

Item	Average Price (MAD)	Price (GBP Aug, 2025)
School bag	305 MAD	£25
Exercise book (x5)	92 MAD	£7.50
1 Complete Pencil Case	92 MAD	£7.50
iPad A16	4260 MAD	£350
Total	4749 MAD	£390

Data from our 2025 field research in Casablanca.

The Context: Moroccan Household Income

According to the Anker Living Wage Reference Value, the average monthly income in rural Morocco is 2,250 MAD (£185). That means equipping one child for the school year can take up over 2 months of income — and that’s for one child.

For families with 3 or more school-aged children, the cost can be crushing. Many parents are forced into heartbreaking choices: send one child and keep the others at home, delay purchases until mid-term, or skip essentials altogether.

Why Donations Are Necessary

When you donate to Ta’leem Trust, you’re not just buying “things.” You’re giving a child:

The ability to engage in lessons without borrowing supplies from classmates.
The academic confidence to walk into school with the same resources as everyone else.
A better chance at keeping up academically — and staying in school longer.