Rabat – Morocco has once again ranked among the safest countries in the world when it comes to terrorism, according to the 2026 Global Terrorism Index.
The report places Morocco in the lowest-risk category with a score of zero, meaning it recorded no terrorist incidents. This ranking reflects the country’s continued success in preventing attacks and maintaining stability through proactive security measures.
The report, published by the Institute for Economics & Peace, shows an overall improvement in global terrorism trends. Deaths from terrorism in 2025 dropped by 28% to 5,582, while the number of attacks fell by nearly 22%. A total of 81 countries saw improvements, marking one of the most positive shifts in recent years.
Morocco’s position reflects its long-term approach to counterterrorism. Authorities have focused on intelligence-led operations, regularly dismantling suspected terrorist cells before they can act.
The country also works closely with international partners and promotes a moderate religious framework to counter extremist ideologies. These combined efforts have helped Morocco remain stable, even as threats persist in nearby regions.
Despite global improvements, terrorism remains concentrated in a few hotspots. Pakistan ranked as the most impacted country in 2026, followed by Burkina Faso, Niger, Nigeria, and Mali. Together, these countries account for a large share of global terrorism-related deaths.
The report indicates that sub-Saharan Africa, particularly the Sahel region, continues to be the global epicenter of terrorism, responsible for more than half of all terrorism deaths.
Armed groups linked to the Islamic State and other extremist organizations remain active in these areas, as they are taking advantage of weak state control and border regions.
Overall, while the global situation has improved, the threat of terrorism has not disappeared.
“Whether the improvements recorded in 2025 will be sustained remains uncertain. Given the current state of emerging global conflicts, a rise in terrorism is likely,” the report warns.
