Moroccan Youth Protests Met With Arrests And Alleged Abuse

In Morocco, hundreds of young protesters have been arrested and reportedly beaten, causing concern from human rights groups. The protests, led by Generation Z, began in late September and early October, demanding better healthcare and education. Many people were arrested even if they did not take part in the demonstrations. Some were allegedly beaten badly, [...]

Morocco’s Youth Unemployment Crisis

Unemployment in Morocco has become a very serious problem, especially for young people. The youth unemployment reached a record 37 percent in 2025, which means more than one-third of young Moroccans cannot find work. Many of these young people have university degrees, but the jobs they hope for do not exist. Others do not have [...]

Morocco As A Drug Transit Hub

Morocco is an important country for drug trafficking. It acts as a transit point for illegal drugs heading to Europe. Heroin from Asia and cocaine from South America often pass through Morocco because of its location. Criminal groups use the country to store, transport, and sell drugs. Domestic drug use has also risen, causing health [...]

Mass Arrests After Youth Protests In Morocco

In Morocco, more than 2,400 people have been charged after large youth-led protests that turned violent. The protests were initiated by a group called Gen Z 212, which utilized social media to organize demonstrations against inadequate public services and government spending on sports projects rather than addressing social needs. Although organizers asked for peaceful protests, [...]

Morocco Responds to Youth Protests

In Morocco, young people have led surprising protests that pushed the government to act. The protests, sparked by the deaths of eight pregnant women in a hospital in Agadir, grew into demands for social reforms, better healthcare, quality education, and an end to corruption. In response, the government announced plans to improve public education and [...]

Moroccan Youth Demand Reform in Peaceful Protests

In Morocco, young people have been protesting for more than two weeks. A group called GenZ 212, made up of online youth, asked people to hold peaceful sit-ins in many cities on 18th October’2025. They want the government to change how schools and hospitals work. They also want less corruption and help with the high [...]

Moroccan Youth Demand Priorities Over Stadiums

In Morocco, young people have taken to the streets to protest against the government’s focus on building massive football stadiums for the 2030 World Cup while basic needs like healthcare and education are being ignored. Many feel the five billion dollars being spent on football could be used to fix hospitals, schools, and public services. [...]

Corruption In Morocco’s Public Projects

Corruption is a serious problem in Morocco, especially in managing public development projects. The National Authority for the Protection of Public Assets and Transparency (INPBPTM) reported misuse of public money in El Jadida province. Between 2019 and 2022, millions of dollars meant for social projects were either spent wrongly or were missing. Some projects received [...]

Morocco’s Youth: Challenges And Hopes

Morocco celebrates Youth Day every August 21 to honor its young people, who make up nearly one-third of the population. Moroccan youth are skilled, connected, and full of energy, involved in innovative farming, tech startups, and cultural projects. However, youth unemployment is very high, 36.7% for ages 15–24 and over 61% for university graduates. Many [...]

Morocco Tackles Major Forest Fire

A big forest fire broke out in Derdara commune, Chefchaouen province, northern Morocco. Firefighters have controlled three of the four main fire areas. Aircraft are still working to put out the last active fire zone. The fire damaged about 500 hectares of forest and nearby farm fields. Nearly 450 people are fighting the fire, using [...]

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