Agadir's 2027 Budget Focuses on Financial Stability and Investment
The Agadir Municipal Council has officially approved its budget for the year 2027 during its ordinary session held in October, marking a significant step in the ongoing implementation of the municipal action plan for the period from 2022 to 2027. This budget is strategically designed to bolster the financial equilibrium of the municipality by enhancing revenue streams while effectively controlling operational expenses. According to a recent communiqué from the Agadir municipality, this dual approach is expected to maintain a robust level of savings and self-financing, in addition to mobilizing extra resources aimed at fostering investment.
For the fiscal year 2027, operational revenues are anticipated to reach 850 million dirhams (DH), reflecting a 7.46% increase compared to the 2026 budget. In contrast, operational expenditures are projected to be 571.7 million DH, representing a rise of 5.68%. This growth in revenues surpassing that of expenditures is set to generate a forecasted surplus of 278.3 million DH, which will be allocated towards financing the investment budget.
These projections are part of a broader financial trajectory that the municipality has experienced over the past few years. Notably, operational revenues jumped from 514.6 million DH in 2022 to 818.4 million DH in 2025, showcasing an impressive 59% increase. Furthermore, revenues managed directly by the municipality have surged by 86% during the same period, as stated in the communiqué. The municipality has also demonstrated prudent control over the growth of operational expenses, which increased by only 35% from 2022 to 2025, a rate that remains lower than revenue growth.
This strategic direction has not only expanded the municipality's savings margin but has also strengthened its self-financing capacity, thereby providing greater opportunities for resource allocation towards investment. The positive financial dynamics have resulted in an increase in the operating surplus, which soared from 206.3 million DH in 2022 to 402.3 million DH in 2025, marking an almost 95% increase. Moreover, the total surpluses earmarked for financing equipment during the period from 2022 to 2025 reached approximately 1.314 billion DH, significantly enhancing the municipality's own resources for funding its investment programs.
Continuing this trend, the 2027 budget designates a total of 278.3 million DH for the investment budget, effectively balancing the municipality's financial commitments with the ongoing realization of scheduled projects. The communiqué further outlines that a total of 170 million DH is allocated for the repayment of principal debt, while 108.3 million DH will be directed towards various projects outlined in the municipal action plan, including urban development initiatives in Tikiouine and Bensergao.
As reported by aujourdhui.ma.
