As their commodity dependence has been laid bare, Morocco has continued to build a liberal economy underpinned by strong state structures. When it works well, the kingdom benefits from a high degree of joined-up government. ­Moroccan state schools have been a political football, first for the left and then for Islamist parties. A shift in culture could drive another stage in Morocco’s social development, which might also unleash the kingdom’s undoubted entrepreneurial flair further down the social chain. But the kingdom is on the move, with consequences that will be felt far beyond its borders.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 10, 2017 10:41 UTC