The Bertelsmann BTI: Evaluating Morocco… or Imposing a Model?

The BTI 2026 report on Morocco evaluates the country against a Western model of transformation, viewing any deviation as a failure. It highlights that Morocco follows a hybrid governance model, combining constitutional monarchy and gradual reform, but the BTI interprets this centralization as an authoritarian tendency. Furthermore, the report does not sufficiently account for geopolitical constraints, particularly tensions with Algeria and instability in the Sahel, which impact national security.