Morocco has once again been recognized as one of the world’s safest nations in terms of terrorism, according to the 2026 Global Terrorism Index published by the Institute for Economics and Peace. The Kingdom received a score of zero out of ten — indicating a complete absence of measurable terrorist impact — placing it among the select group of countries classified as “unaffected” by terrorism, at approximately 100th place globally out of 163 countries assessed.
The GTI evaluates countries based on a composite of indicators including the number of attacks recorded, casualties sustained, and economic losses attributed to terrorism. Morocco’s perfect score reflects the fact that no significant terrorist incident was recorded within its borders during the study period, confirming a sustained trajectory of domestic security that has now become a regional benchmark.
Behind this ranking lies a carefully constructed counter-terrorism architecture built on anticipation, inter-agency coordination, and continuous vigilance. Since 2002, Moroccan security services have dismantled over 200 terrorist cells, including three in 2025 alone, according to figures released by the Ministry of Interior. This proactive approach, paired with deepening international intelligence cooperation, has positioned Morocco as a model for counter-terrorism strategy across Africa and the broader Arab world.
The report also highlights a broader positive trend across the Middle East and North Africa region. In 2025, no MENA country saw its terrorism score deteriorate — a first in the history of the index. The number of attacks in the region fell by 56%, from 646 in 2024 to 286 in 2025, while terrorism-related fatalities dropped by 81%, from 1,064 to 205 deaths. The epicenter of global terrorism has meanwhile shifted further south, with the sub-Saharan Sahel now identified as the world’s most severely affected zone.
At the global level, the report flags a concerning rise in youth radicalization, with minors and teenagers now accounting for 42% of terrorism-related investigations in Europe and North America — a figure that has tripled since 2021. Moroccan authorities remain on high alert, fully aware that the evolving and technology-driven nature of modern extremism demands constant adaptation of their security posture.