Politics & Government Guide in Morocco

Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions

Morocco operates as a parliamentary constitutional monarchy under King Mohammed VI, who holds significant executive powers, with Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch leading the government since 2021. The bicameral parliament features multi-party representation, but the system remains authoritarian with limited democratic reforms. Recent initiatives focus on enhancing youth and women participation and economic diversification amid preparations for 2026 elections.

Democracy Index

Moderate

Government Type

Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy

Legal System

Civil law system influenced by French and Islamic law

Head of State

King Mohammed VI(since 1999)

Head of Government

Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch(National Rally of Independents)since 2021

Political Indicators

Democracy Index

5.14Rank #97

Scale: 0-10

Hybrid regime

Economist Intelligence Unit (2024)

Legislature

Type:bicameral

Upper House:House of Councillors (120 seats)

Lower House:House of Representatives (395 seats)

Major Political Parties

National Rally of Independents(RNI)

Centrist

97 seats

Authenticity and Modernity Party(PAM)

Liberal

84 seats

Istiqlal Party(PI)

Conservative

81 seats

Voting Rights

Citizens aged 18 and over have the right to vote in national, regional, and local elections

Recent Developments

Government approved draft bill in October 2024 to boost youth and women political participation ahead of 2026 elections
New law regulating strikes passed in February 2024, prompting nationwide protests by labor unions
Ongoing economic reforms under four pillars: productivity, human capital, social inclusion, and decentralization

Voting Age18

SuffrageUniversal

Constitution2011

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