Peaceful GenZ 212 protests in Morocco over healthcare and education turned violent in several cities, with three people killed and public and private property vandalized across 23 provinces. Lack of dialogue or a late government response ? Psychosociologist Mohcine Benzakour on why the protests escalated into violence.
The 20th edition of the Zagora Sahara Trail is set to unfold from November 1 to 8, 2025, covering 125 kilometers across several stages in the southeastern Moroccan desert and through the oases of the Drâa-Tafilalet region. More than just a sporting event, this initiative by long-distance runner Lahcen Ahansal is envisioned as an «immersion» enriched by meaningful human encounters, all within a spirit of solidarity. Among the anticipated stages, the second one stands out,
In response to Generation Z protests erupting across several Moroccan cities and beyond, young Moroccans living abroad have initiated a mobilization campaign. Recently, social media platforms have been abuzz with calls for gatherings, urging sit-ins on Saturday, October 4, 2025, in front of the Moroccan embassy in Paris and the kingdom's consulate in Amsterdam. This movement aims to show solidarity with those advocating for improvements in health, education, and the fight against corruption in
The Gen Z 212 movement announced on Thursday the locations for the «peaceful demonstrations» planned for the day, following the tensions that had accompanied gatherings in several cities. In its statement, the group rejected «any form of violence, rioting, or destruction of public or private property», noting that the decision was made «after a majority vote» within its platform. The movement stressed that the demonstrations would be held «only from
A video posted by Spanish influencer Jorge Amor has stirred controversy after he was seen in a Moroccan hotel with towels bearing the logos of Spanish health institutions, including the Andalusian Council and the health district of Navalmoral de la Mata (Extremadura). Amor, who has millions of followers on TikTok and Instagram, initially claimed in the video that the towels were «stolen», sparking a wave of online backlash. He later backtracked in a follow-up video, saying he
Minister of Health and Social Protection Amine Tahraoui appeared before the Social Sectors Commission on Wednesday, where he outlined achievements from 2022 to 2025 and detailed projects planned through 2027. The late-night hearing came amid ongoing street protests marked by heightened tensions.
National coach Walid Regragui commented on the protests taking place in several Moroccan cities since last Saturday, saying: «I don’t think there’s a single Moroccan in the world who doesn’t want quality education and healthcare». Speaking at a press conference at the Mohammed VI Complex in Maâmora, where he announced the squad for the upcoming matches against Bahrain and Congo, Regragui stressed: «What we hope for is that everything happens with
Violent clashes late Wednesday night in Sidi Youssef Ben Ali, a neighborhood in Marrakech, resulted in the arrest of 46 people accused of rioting and vandalism. Citing security sources, local media reported that confrontations between protesters and security forces in the neighborhood continued into the early hours of Thursday, October 2, the fifth night of the youth-led Gen Z protests, organized online. According to LeDesk, violent clashes in Sidi Youssef Ben Ali targeted a police
In response to the recent youth-led «Gen Z 212» protests, the Moroccan Organization for Human Rights (OMDH) issued a statement urging authorities to stop judicial prosecutions tied to peaceful demonstrations. «The organization calls for the immediate halt of all prosecutions related to peaceful gatherings and protests, and for the release of detained youth, while ensuring fair trial guarantees for those still facing charges», the OMDH said in a statement on
Last night, the Israeli army intercepted more than twenty boats from the Global Sumud Flotilla as they sailed toward the besieged Gaza Strip, which continues to endure a devastating war that has left thousands dead and wounded. The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that those detained from the fleet will be transferred to Israel ahead of their deportation to Europe. Among them are six Moroccans: Aziz Ghali, Ayoub Habraoui, Younes Ait Yassine, Abdeladim Ben Deraoui, Youssef
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