Moroccan parties step up campaigning ahead of parliamentary vote
Twenty-seven parties are campaigning across markets, neighbourhoods and digital platforms before a vote for 395 House of Representatives seats.
Morocco’s political parties are intensifying their campaigns ahead of the 23 September parliamentary election, with the result set to determine 395 seats in the House of Representatives and the country’s next government.
Al Jazeera reports that 27 parties are competing in a campaign focused on rising living costs, pressure on public services and youth unemployment, reported at 37.3 per cent among Moroccans aged 15 to 24. Morocco has 15.8 million registered voters, according to the report.
Campaign operations have spread beyond party headquarters into markets and crowded neighbourhoods. Teams are using loudspeakers, music, leaflets and small meetings alongside digital platforms to engage voters and gather feedback on local concerns.
Campaign managers and candidates interviewed by Al Jazeera described direct engagement as central to their efforts, while presenting digital outreach as a way to broaden participation, particularly among younger voters. The campaign issues cited include transport, housing and pollution, as well as wider public policy concerns.
Political observers said electoral outcomes may also be shaped by candidates’ local standing, community networks and organisational capacity. The supplied report contains no polling or projected seat totals, leaving the balance of support before the vote unclear.
