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Moroccan Youth Engage in Politics Ahead of Parliamentary Elections

Ahead of Morocco's parliamentary elections on September 23, 2026, young candidates like Hamza El Kharroubi are campaigning to increase youth political participation. The Gen Z protests from 2025 highlighted issues such as public healthcare and education, prompting a movement for change among young Moroccans. Despite over 15.8 million registered voters, only four percent are aged 18 to 24, indicating a challenge for youth engagement in formal politics.

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Hamza El Kharroubi Az-el Arab Hilmi Omar Balafrej Moubarak Toumi

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Ahead of Morocco's parliamentary elections on September 23, 2026, young candidates like Hamza El Kharroubi are campaigning to increase youth political participation. The Gen Z protests from 2025 highlighted issues such as public healthcare and education, prompting a movement for change among young Moroccans. Despite over 15.8 million registered voters, only four percent are aged 18 to 24, indicating a challenge for youth engagement in formal politics.

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Morocco’s youth take Gen Z protest demands to the polls

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Moroccan Youth Engage in Politics Ahead of Parliamentary Elections