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The Moroccan Institute for Policy Analysis (MIPA), in collaboration with Internews and the Moroccan Forum of Young Journalists (FMJJ), conducted a field study in late 2023 to assess freedom of expression and access to information in Morocco.
Most participants (49%) consider freedom of expression to be important, with 37% finding it very important. However, a minority (42%) believe it has little or no protection. This is reflected in the fact that 51% felt unsafe expressing opinions publicly.
The study employed quantitative and qualitative methods to gauge public opinion. It revealed a significant knowledge gap regarding press freedom laws, with only 2% reporting they knew Law 88.13 on press and publishing well.
Limited trust in institutions
The survey also indicated a lack of confidence in the judiciary's ability to protect freedom of expression. Only 21% expressed confidence, while half (50%) lacked confidence entirely. Similarly, only 8% strongly agreed with the right to criticize the government, while 36% disagreed.
Regarding access to information, preferences were diverse. Satellite channels were the most favored source (33%), followed by the internet (18%), radio (14%), and government communications (13%). Print media and electronic sites were the least preferred.
Interestingly, trust in official government communications remained relatively high. Thirty-two percent expressed high confidence, with another 30% indicating a good degree of trust. Confidence in government-published information, however, was lower, with 48% expressing confidence and 29% lacking confidence entirely.
