News Summary

• Political parties in Morocco are intensifying campaign efforts before legislative elections on September 23.
• Twenty-seven political parties are competing for 395 seats in the House of Representatives and the vote comes at a crucial time for the country.
• Rising living costs, pressure on public services, and high youth unemployment – currently at 37.3 percent for Moroccans aged 15 to 24 – are all issues being hotly debated.
• Campaign teams navigate crowded streets with loudspeakers, music, and leaflets to catch the attention of Morocco’s 15.8 million registered voters.