Voter Turnout in Morocco's Parliamentary Elections Drops to 38 Percent

Serdar HocamAuthor & Editor

Morocco's interior ministry announced that voter turnout in the 2026 parliamentary elections dropped to 38.02% from 50% in 2021.

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Morocco Reports Lower Turnout in Parliamentary Elections

Voter turnout in Morocco's parliamentary elections dropped to 38.02% from 50% in 2021, as vote counting operations began.

Voter Turnout Declines

In a statement issued by the Moroccan interior ministry, it was reported that voter turnout in Wednesday's parliamentary elections stood at 38.02%. This figure was at the 50% level in the 2021 elections.

Changes in the Voter Registry

While approximately 27 million voters were of voting age in the country, the number of people registered on the electoral rolls was recorded at 15.8 million, showing a decrease of about 12% compared to 2021.

Voting Process and Security

The statement published by the interior ministry stated that the elections took place under normal conditions, with the exception of a few isolated exceptional cases, and that vote counting operations were ongoing.

2030 World Cup Preparations

These elections will play a critical role in shaping the new government that will oversee preparations for the 2030 World Cup and aim to channel economic gains toward the young population.