Morocco’s youth take Gen Z protest demands to the polls

Hamza El Kharroubi, a 28-year-old environmental entrepreneur, is campaigning for the parliamentary elections on September 23, 2026, after participating in last year's Gen Z protests. These protests, sparked by issues in public healthcare and education, mobilized thousands of young people on social media, demanding improvements in public services and greater political accountability. Despite the growing engagement among youth, many remain disengaged from formal politics.