Gen Z protests are shaking Morocco. Here's what to know Protests have erupted in Morocco, driven by young people demanding change The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2025
Morocco Gen Z protests enter sixth day with calls to oust government Mass protests in Morocco entered a sixth day on Friday, with the youth-led movement GenZ 212 demanding that the government be removed. The group said the authorities had failed to protect citizens’ constitutional rights and respond to basic social needs. Radio France Internationale · Oct 3, 2025
Photos show youth-led protests in Morocco following deadly police clashes Youth-led demonstrators demanding better schools and hospitals flooded the streets of Morocco this week, undeterred by fears of further clashes after multiple people were killed by police. The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2025
Group Leading Morocco Protests Demands Govt Dismissal The group leading Morocco's mass protests called on Friday for the government's dismissal, following days of unrest that have seen the deaths of three people. International Business Times · Oct 3, 2025
How Gen Z is taking the fight for their rights from TikTok to the streets After sweeping away the Nepalese government in early September and shaking up the Philippines, a wave of protests initiated by Generation Z has now spread to Madagascar and Morocco. In each case, the demands are similar, with a sense of injustice informed by images on social media. Radio France Internationale · Oct 2, 2025
Death toll rises to 3 in Morocco's anti-government protests Moroccan authorities updated the death toll from this week’s unrest to three The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2025
Organisers call for sixth night of protest as Morocco death toll rises to three Prime minister praises security response and says government is ready for talks The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2025
Morocco pledges reforms as death toll from anti-government protests rises to three The demonstrations, organised by a leaderless movement dominated by internet-savvy youth, have taken the country by surprise and emerged as some of Morocco's biggest in years. Euronews · Oct 2, 2025
Two killed as Gen Z anti-government protests across Morocco escalate The protests, dominated by internet-savvy younger citizens, have taken the country by surprise The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2025
Morocco faces largest youth-led demonstrations in years as unrest spreads For a fifth night in a row, anti-government protests swept across Morocco, with demonstrations over failing public services escalating into violence and destruction in several cities. Euronews · Oct 2, 2025
"The place was full of chickens, pigs and goats. The whole thing was fascinating": How an acid-tinged account of a North African adventure became the sound of the counterculture With 60s pop music going psychedelic, Morocco's hippie trail inspired a song that took three years to come to fruition Louder · Oct 2, 2025
Two Killed As Violence Flares In Morocco Protests Two people were killed when officers opened fire on a group of people attempting to "storm" a police station in Morocco on Wednesday, state media said, as protests -- sometimes violent -- roil the north African nation. International Business Times · Oct 2, 2025
A police van injures protester as anti-government youth demonstrations turn violent in Morocco Morocco's state news agency says that a police vehicle that rammed into demonstrators in Morocco left one person injured as anti-government protests spread across the North African country this week The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2025
UK Tourist Raped on Moroccan Beach by Horseback Predator – How Did No One Stop Him? A British visitor says a horse-riding guide lured her to a secluded area on Taghazout Beach, triggering a police investigation. International Business Times UK · Oct 1, 2025
Radio France Internationale · Oct 1, 2025 Morocco rocked by fourth day of Gen Z-led protests over public services Youth-led protests in Morocco demanding better health care and education turned violent on Tuesday night as clashes broke out with security forces in several cities, marking the fourth straight day of unrest.
The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2025 Moroccans clash with police during protests against World Cup spending Slogans included ‘Stadiums are here, but where are the hospitals?’
International Business Times · Sep 25, 2025 Morocco High Atlas Whistle Language Strives For Survival In Morocco's High Atlas mountains, shepherds Hammou Amraoui and his son hardly need words to speak.
Evening Standard · Sep 24, 2025 British tourist deported from Morocco after Ryanair refused to let her retrieve passport from plane Holidaymaker has nightmare ordeal after realising her mistake ‘within five minutes’ of getting off her flight
The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2025 Nations ratify the world's first treaty to protect international waters The first treaty to protect marine diversity in international waters will come into force early next year after being ratified by the 60th nation, Morocco
International Business Times UK · Sep 18, 2025 Allah Is a Lesbian': Moroccan Feminist Jailed for 30 Months Over 'Blasphemous' T-Shirt Moroccan feminist Ibtissame Lachgar has been jailed for 30 months over a T-shirt emblazoned with the words 'Allah is a lesbian', sparking outrage and debate on free expression.
BANG Premier · Sep 16, 2025 Mel B 'didn't expect any' Spice Girls to attend her wedding Mel B has admitted she "didn't expect any" of her Spice Girls bandmates to attend her double wedding because they are all so "busy".
FourFourTwo · Sep 8, 2025 Every player expected to miss Premier League fixtures due to AFCON this season The African Cup of Nations takes place in Morocco between December 21 and January
The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2025 Family of cancer survivor jailed over ‘Allah is lesbian’ T-shirt fears for her health behind bars Ibtissame “Betty” Lachgar was sentenced to two and a half years in prison in Morocco on blasphemy charges
Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2025 Drug gang boss jailed for six years after extradition from Morocco Conor McGregor, 32, was head of an organised crime group that made ‘significant’ amounts of money selling drugs over a three-year period.
The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025 Feminist activist sent to prison for ‘Allah is lesbian’ T-shirt The jailing of Ibtissam Lachgar has incensed human rights groups