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Women entrepreneurs in Morocco: a preliminary investigation

In the global marketplace, women entrepreneurs are a vibrant and growing economic force. As the number of women in self‐employment is increasing in most countries, typically entrepreneurial women are still a small proportion of the total population. This article examines women entrepreneurs in the Kingdom of Morocco. Factors enhancing and inhibiting Moroccan women entrepreneurs discussed include socio‐cultural and religious; family background; education; and work experience. Challenges women face in the informal sector are also surveyed. The conclusions drawn from the article include the objective of increased self‐sufficiency as a central goal of intervention programmes. Strong women's organisations and networks must be an important part of any strategy of empowerment.