Since September 27, Morocco has witnessed youth-led protests calling for investment in health and education rather than costly preparations for AFCON 2025 and the 2030 World Cup. Similar outrage erupted in South Africa (2010) and Brazil (2014), where citizens condemned lavish sports spending and demanded priority for essential public services.
With protests spreading across several cities demanding better public health and education services, opposition parties have stressed the legitimacy of these peaceful demonstrations. For the past week, reactions have continued to pour in, calling on the government to give priority to dialogue.
From the small oasis of Goulmima in the Errachidia region, Mohamed Boufarss embarked on an academic and professional journey that would lead him to prestigious institutions in Morocco and the UAE. The challenges of childhood and the difficulties of studying did not stand in the way of his passion for knowledge and his belief that education is a window to the world.
Recent social media posts are calling for youth marches in Morocco on September 27–28, 2025, demanding better education and health. A platform called MoroccanYouthVoice is leading the mobilization, emphasizing that the marches should remain peaceful and even providing detailed clothing guidelines for participants.