Morocco will hold its next elections on 23 September, the government has announced.
The campaign period will run from 10 September until 22 September at midnight, according to Mustapha Baitas, Minister Delegate in charge of Relations with Parliament and Civil Society and government spokesperson. He made the announcement on Thursday following a cabinet meeting.
The vote will fill all 395 seats in the House of Representatives. The elections are held under the five-year cycle established by the Constitution of Morocco.
The current government was formed in 2021 and is led by Aziz Akhannouch. It is based on a coalition of three parties:
- National Rally of Independents (RNI)
- Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM)
- Istiqlal Party (PI)
Together, they hold a strong majority in parliament.
The opposition includes the Socialist Union of Popular Forces (USFP), the Popular Movement (MP), the Party of Progress and Socialism (PPS), and the Justice and Development Party (PJD).
The lower house is currently presided over by Rachid Talbi Alami. The upper chamber, the House of Councillors, is led by Mohamed Ould Errachid.
In February 2026, Aziz Akhannouch announced that he would not seek reelection as leader of the RNI. Mohamed Chaouki will take the seat as head of the party.
Under Morocco’s political system, the King traditionally appoints the head of government from the party that wins the most seats.
The election comes at a time when the government is continuing major social and economic reforms.
These include the expansion of universal social protection, with millions of families receiving direct cash support.
Economic policy, public services and national development plans are expected to feature in the campaign. Preparations linked to the FIFA World Cup 2030 are also likely to influence infrastructure priorities.
The result in September will determine the country’s next government and shape policy for the next five years.
