Morocco is experiencing a surge in national self-confidence, according to the Secretary of State for Employment, Hicham Sabri. This confidence is particularly evident in the country’s growing ambitions on the international sporting stage, notably in football. Sabri attributes recent successes to a strategic vision initiated by King Mohammed VI in 2008. He emphasized that social support programs are a means to an end – continued development – rather than an ultimate goal in themselves. The statement highlights a shift in national focus towards sustained progress and achievement. Sabri’s comments suggest a broader trend of increasing national pride and a belief in Morocco’s potential for future success. The article was published by Hespress, a Moroccan online newspaper.