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Back to School: Over 698,000 Students Enrolled in Souss-Massa Schools
698,927 students enrolled in the region’s schools for the 2026‑2027 academic year, 17,303 more than last year. Twenty‑two new schools and four boarding facilities were opened.
In total, 698,927 students joined on Monday the various schools in the Souss-Massa region for the 2026‑2027 school year.
According to data from the Regional Academy of Education and Training of Souss-Massa, 91,916 students are enrolled in private education, representing 13.1 % of all enrolled pupils.
The Academy notes that “these figures confirm the momentum the education and training sector is experiencing in the region,” with the total enrolment rising this year by 17,303 students.
The school provision has been strengthened by the creation of 22 new institutions, including 15 in rural areas, as well as four new boarding schools. According to the Academy, these measures aim to continue improving school infrastructure, reception and schooling conditions, and to broaden the educational offer in response to evolving enrolments and territorial needs, particularly in rural zones.
Regarding the pioneering schools, they are expected to accommodate 269,806 students this year.