Several Moroccan content creators have been arrested, investigated, and sentenced for sharing defamatory or unethical content online. Moroccan digital communication expert Marouane Harmach highlights the reasons behind the spread of such content, advocating for a structured framework and inclusive dialogue to address legal, ethical, and societal challenges, all while ensuring the preservation of free expression.
In early September, Moroccan social media platforms were inundated with posts urging a large-scale, irregular migration attempt on September 15. These calls, inciting individuals to cross the border into Ceuta, sparked a significant response, with hundreds of Moroccan youth converging on the northern city of Fnideq to embark on the perilous journey.