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Morocco explained: a king who sets the direction, a parliament elected with no prime minister yet, inflation near zero and a US$20 billion World Cup build. The post Morocco Explained 2026: The Kingdom, the Election, the World Cup and What to Watch appeared first on The Rio Times.
PAM leads as the PJD quadruples its seats and turnout hits its second-lowest level under King Mohammed VI.
The result will determine which party gets the first opportunity to form a government, with the prime minister appointed by King Mohammed VI from the party that wins the most seats.
Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) took 97 out of 395 seats in parliament, as turnout falls to 38 percent.
Provisional results published on Thursday show the centre-right Authenticity and Modernity Party has taken 95 seats in the 395-seats in parliament.
As Morocco goes to the vote on Wednesday, the parliamentary elections are being closely watched as a test of citizens’ faith in the political process. The vote comes as the country marks one year since youth-led demonstrations swept the nation, calling for jobs and better public services.
A final campaign push before Morocco’s legislative elections get underway on Wednesday is being met with skepticism. Candidates have been promising reform - including more jobs and better public services - but wary of broken promises, voters aren’t convinced.
Young candidates hope the election can turn youth frustration into political participation.
Moroccan parties are pushing campaigns before the September 23 vote to secure 395 parliamentary seats.
Faouzi Lekjaa, Mehdi Bensaid, Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication, and other Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) candidates visited Rabat during their electoral campaign on 14 September for a face to face interaction with local residents.
Morocco votes on 23 September with the minimum wage a central promise. Voters aged 18 to 24 are about 3% of the register. The post Morocco Election 2026: Where the Minimum Wage Stands appeared first on The Rio Times.
Twenty-eight formations are contesting 395 seats. The largest Islamist movement is urging abstention, and participation is the number the palace will read. The post Morocco Votes on 23 September With Turnout the Real Test appeared first on The Rio Times.