Morocco Votes Amid Youth Frustration Over Jobs
Moroccan voters are choosing a new parliament Wednesday. Many young people feel frustrated about jobs and services.
Registered voters dropped 9.7% since 2021. Experts expect low turnout in this election.
This is Morocco's first vote since deadly protests. Young people led those protests almost a year ago.
Many people also crossed into Ceuta. Ceuta is a Spanish enclave in North Africa.
That crossing happened in July 2026. Unemployment and poor public services fueled these protests.
They also fueled the border crossing crisis. Youth unemployment reached 37% in 2025.
Frustrated young people may skip voting. This could lower turnout further.
Still some young candidates are running for office. They hope to turn protest demands into political action.
Klear Note — Ceuta is a Spanish enclave in North Africa, near Morocco.
Key Terms 2
- enclave A small area belonging to one country but surrounded by another.
- Ceuta A Spanish city on the coast of North Africa.