Rabat, Morocco –
After nearly ten days without demonstrations, young Moroccans returned to the streets on Saturday, rallying in front of parliament in Rabat.
The protests, organized by the online youth collective GenZ 212, call for government reforms in education and healthcare, alongside demands to tackle corruption and the rising cost of living.
One protester, Reda, said the gathering aimed to unify their ranks and coordinate future demonstrations.
“Even though we paused for more than 10 days, we are continuing, and will continue until our demands are met, not just in words but in reality,” he said.
Saturday’s protest marked the first since King Mohammed VI’s parliamentary address, delivered ten days earlier amid ongoing unrest. However, many young protesters expressed disappointment that the King’s speech — which focused on job creation and healthcare improvements — did not directly address the GenZ movement.
Protester Naji noted that while it is too early to judge the outcome, “the youth are hopeful” despite political uncertainty.
Participants said the movement remains strong, drawing inspiration from similar youth-led protests in other countries, including Nepal.
Source: Africanews
