Operational Context Morocco has consolidated its role as a key country of asylum at the crossroads of Mediterranean and Atlantic migration routes, increasingly serving as a protection and inclusion space amid regional instability, including the conflict in Sudan and forced displacement in the Sahel. UNHCR works closely with the Government of Morocco to support the progressive strengthening of national asylum and protection frameworks within a growing and complex operational environment. As of 30 June 2026, UNHCR Morocco registered 23,615 persons, including 10,538 refugees and 13,077 asylum-seekers. Arrivals from Sudan have increased sharply since 2024, accounting for the majority of new registrations in 2025 and 2026 to date. Sudanese nationals represent 68% of all registrations in 2026, with an average of 233 individuals registered per month. Unaccompanied children accounted for one in nine newly registered individuals, highlighting heightened protection risks. UNHCR operates through a branch office in Rabat and five decentralized Protection Antennas established with its partner the Moroccan Organization for Human Rights (OMDH), providing access to registration, documentation, counselling and protection services across key regions, as sustained population growth continues to place pressure on protection systems. Morocco actively participated in the Global Refugee Forum (2023), making six pledges in key areas including health, education, socio-economic inclusion, data, and humanized border management, with refugee representatives from Morocco participating in both 2023 and 2025.