Morocco’s youth take Gen Z protest demands to the polls
Summary
Young people in Morocco, inspired by protests calling for better healthcare, education, and jobs, are now running for parliament seats to bring change through formal politics. Despite their growing involvement, young voters make up a small part of the electorate compared to older generations as the country prepares for a parliamentary election on September 23.Key Facts
- Protests began nearly a year before the election, sparked by poor public services and the deaths of eight women in a hospital.
- The GenZ 212 movement, mainly organized on social media, demanded better healthcare, education, jobs, and an end to corruption.
- At least three people died during the unrest in October 2025.
- More than 15.8 million Moroccans are registered to vote in the September 23 election.
- Only about 4% of registered voters are aged 18 to 24, while those over 60 make up 29% of the electorate.
- The Environment and Sustainability Party was founded by Hamza El Kharroubi to support youth political engagement.
- Political activists urge parties to let young people take part in real decision-making, not just campaign events.
- GenZ 212 held an online discussion with politician Omar Balafrej about democracy and youth participation.
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