After nearly 10 days of calm, young Moroccans once again took to the streets of Rabat on Saturday, rallying in front of parliament to demand government reforms.
The protest, spearheaded by the online youth group GenZ 212, called for urgent action to improve education, healthcare, and tackle widespread corruption and the rising cost of living.
One demonstrator, Reda, said the protest was aimed at strengthening unity among the youth and coordinating future demonstrations.
“It sends a clear message to the authorities,” he said. “Even though we paused for more than 10 days, we are still here, and we’ll keep pushing until our demands are fulfilled, not just in words, but in action. We want real solutions that show our daily struggles are not in vain.”
This latest protest marks the first since King Mohammed VI addressed parliament 10 days earlier amid weeks of unrest. However, the monarch did not mention the GenZ movement specifically, and his remarks about job creation and reforms in healthcare and education failed to convince many of the protesters.
“Whether this movement will bear fruit, I think it’s still too early to say,” said protester Naji. “Politics is unpredictable, many variables are at play. But the youth remain hopeful.”
Despite the short pause, participants insisted the Gen Z-led movement has not lost its energy or direction, dismissing claims that enthusiasm had waned.
Morocco’s Gen Z protests have drawn inspiration from similar youth-driven uprisings in countries such as Nepal, as young people continue to push for meaningful change.
