Microfinance in Morocco 2005 br br English version br br 35 of the 30 million inhabitants of Morocco still live below the absolute threshold of poverty. In Morocco, the microfinance sector has been developing at fast pace since the 1990s. Microcredit is now an essential instrument in the struggle against poverty and exclusion. As of June 30th 2005, 13 national microfinance institutions served more than 500 000 active customers, among whom 75 of women, with a repayment rate of more than 98 . PlaNet Finance Maroc supports the Moroccan microfinance sector.