For years, many Moroccan women with curly hair grew up hearing the same comments: their natural curls were messy, difficult, or simply «not beautiful». Today, more are reclaiming their natural hair, challenging long-held beauty standards and encouraging others to embrace their curls.
In a bid to bolster women's political participation ahead of the 2026 and 2027 elections, Morocco's Minister of Solidarity, Social Integration and Family, Naïma Ben Yahya, has unveiled a national awareness campaign under the Moucharaka program. As political parties face mounting pressure to champion gender parity, civil society voices decry the persistent "political violence" against women, urging comprehensive reforms to transcend mere symbolic gestures.
As Morocco’s 2026 elections approach, the question of voting rights and representation for Moroccans living abroad is once again sparking debate. While there is broad agreement on the importance of including Moroccans around the world in the process, political parties have yet to agree on how to put this into practice. This is the main takeaway from ongoing consultations with the Ministry of the Interior on reforming the general electoral code.
After nearly two years on the international festival circuit, where it won 39 awards and special mentions, Moroccan-British director Elias Suhail is set to release his first short film online. Beneath a Mother’s Feet has been widely praised by industry professionals for its visual strength and powerful storytelling, marking a fresh contribution to Moroccan cinema.
The Party of Progress and Socialism (PPS) is advocating for the direct participation of Moroccans living abroad in the legislative elections scheduled for September 2026. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Mohamed Nabil Benabdellah called for an electoral process that includes overseas constituencies, supported by the mobilization of consular services.
Jalal Bouzamour, an Amsterdam-born TV producer and director, turned his childhood passion for photography into a career dedicated to telling the stories of Moroccans in the Netherlands. Through his documentary series and production company, he highlights the struggles, resilience, and humanity of the first generation of Moroccan migrants, ensuring their experiences are remembered by both Dutch and Moroccan audiences.
The political participation of Moroccans living abroad returns to the spotlight with each election cycle in Morocco. More than a decade after the adoption of the 2011 Constitution, the issue remains divisive, caught between partisan pledges of goodwill and the repeated rejection of legislative reforms on the matter.
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