The Global Fund approved USD 9,238,754 on 29 January 2003 to be disbursed by the Ministry of Health of Morocco in Round 1 of a project aimed at support and implementation of the national strategic plan to fight HIV/AIDS. The proposal targets vulnerable at-risk groups and implements a social communication program aimed at young people, women and the general population. It addresses provisions of diagnosis, support and treatment for people living with HIV/AIDS but does not mention palliative care.

The National Centre of Pain and Palliative Care at the National Institute of Oncology in Rabat submitted a proposal to the Paris-based non-governmental organization Douleurs Sans Frontieres (DSF) to fund a broad ranging strategy to relieve pain associated with varied conditions including AIDS and cancer. An amount of 146,377 Euros was requested for a 2 year project from January 2004 to December 2005.

The objectives of the proposal are designed to assist the centre in its fight against pain by developing a day clinic, a mobile unit and guidelines for the treatment of pain. They also include the creation of a resource centre, training of pain specialists and the inclusion of pain control in medical and paramedical training. Significantly, the proposal prioritises palliative care for patients living with a life limiting condition, notably AIDS and cancer. At April 2005 DSF funds a training of trainers curriculum at the centre.

The Ministry of Health provided USD1 million for the construction of the National Centre of Pain and Palliative Care.