Africa & Middle East · reference
🇲🇦 Morocco
Constitutional monarchy with dominant royal power
SystemConstitutional monarchy with dominant royal power
Head of stateKing Mohammed VI
Head of governmentPrime Minister Aziz Akhannouch
LegislatureParliament · a 395-seat House of Representatives and a House of Councillors
ElectionsGenuine multiparty parliamentary elections are held, but the palace controls security, religion and strategic policy
Last election2021-09-08 · general election
Next election2026-09-23 · general election
The monarchy has translated diplomatic momentum on Western Sahara, with Washington, Paris and Madrid backing its autonomy plan, into a stronger international position. At home, youth-led protests in late 2025 over health and education services pressed the government ahead of the September 2026 election. Morocco will co-host the 2030 football World Cup with Spain and Portugal.
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