Morocco's Gen Z Protests Continue to Demand Reforms
RABAT, MOROCCO - October 7, 2025 - The youth-led anti-government protests in Morocco have been ongoing since September 27, with a temporary pause this week. Despite the brief respite, the movement is expected to continue until its demands are met.
According to an organizer of the Gen Z 212 group, which has been at the forefront of the protests, the government's resignation is now being called for. "Health, education and a good living situation isn't something we should have to demand, these are our rights," said the organizer in a written interview with DW.
The protests, which have been mostly peaceful, were marred by violence last week. Analysts suggest that Morocco's billionaire Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch may be forced to resign as a result of the Gen Z-led protests.
Gen Z 212 has also demanded reforms of the education and health systems, as well as an independent and impartial judiciary. "But greed took them from us," said the organizer, who spoke on condition of anonymity.
The protests have been fueled by widespread discontent among Morocco's youth with the government's handling of key issues such as education, healthcare, and economic opportunities. The movement has been driven by social media platforms, which have enabled young people to organize and mobilize quickly.
Background context is essential in understanding the motivations behind the protests. Morocco has a long history of authoritarian rule, with the current monarch, King Mohammed VI, having ruled since 1999. The country's economy has also struggled in recent years, leading to widespread poverty and unemployment among its youth.
Additional perspectives on the situation come from analysts who suggest that the government may be forced to make concessions to the protesters' demands. "The protests have shown that Morocco's youth will no longer tolerate the status quo," said one analyst. "The government must now take concrete steps to address their concerns."
As for what lies ahead, it is clear that the protests are far from over. The Gen Z 212 group has vowed to continue its campaign until its demands are met, and analysts suggest that the government may be forced to make significant concessions in the coming weeks.
Key Facts:
Protests have been ongoing since September 27
Temporary pause this week
Government's resignation now being called for by protesters
Demands include reforms of education and health systems, as well as an independent judiciary
Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch may be forced to resign as a result of the protests
Sources:
Gen Z 212 organizer (interview with DW)
Analysts (anonymous quotes)
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*Reporting by Dw.*