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Young Moroccans Concerned About Employment and Purchasing Power Ahead of Legislative Elections

With Morocco's legislative elections on September 23, 2026, young voters aged 18 to 34, representing 19% of registered voters, voice strong concerns about employment and purchasing power amid unemployment and rising living costs.


Thomas Rivière
Thomas Rivière
September 22, 2026  ·  1 min read
Young Moroccans Concerned About Employment and Purchasing Power Ahead of Legislative Elections
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Brief

As the legislative elections scheduled for September 23, 2026, approach in Morocco, young people aged 18 to 34, who make up 19% of registered voters, are expressing major concerns related to employment and purchasing power.

According to France 24, these young individuals fluctuate between hope for change and skepticism about the effectiveness of the ballot box in meeting their expectations. Unemployment and the rising cost of living remain at the core of their worries.

Nearly 16 million Moroccans are called to vote to elect their representatives to the National Assembly, in a context where socio-economic issues are particularly sensitive for the youth.

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