Moroccan Justice Minister vows crackdown on online excesses

«We can't cope» : Morocco struggles to address harmful social media content

The Moroccan government faces limitations in addressing «harmful social media content» that appears daily online, Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi admitted during a session in the House of Representatives on Monday.

Moroccan activist sentenced to five years in prison for social media posts criticizing Israel

«Israel uses social media to shape Moroccan public opinion», social media expert says

In addition to the ongoing war on the Gaza strip, Israel is «waging» a social media campaign to shape public opinion about the war online. Social media expert Marouane Harmach reveals the methods used by the Hebrew state to influence Internet users in the region, including in Morocco.

French-Algerian actors and French-Moroccan influencer post offensive video against Moroccan children and women

Two French-Algerian actors and a French-Moroccan snapchatter posted a video in which they «humorously» insult Moroccan children and women. The clip deemed offensive led authorities in Marrakech to open an investigation.

Giveaways, a questionable social media practice in Morocco

During the current health crisis, social media platforms have been flooded with giveaways. The practice seems to be a way for small businesses to gain visibility and new followers, but it often turns out to be scams.

Morocco's Justice Minister asks for postponement of examination of Bill 22.20

30 NGOs reject a Morocco bill that restricts freedom of expression on social media

Leaders of political parties have mixed views on a bill to restrict social media use in Morocco

A bill, planning to restrict freedom of expression when using social media platforms, has stirred controversy in Morocco. After internet users rejected it, the bill received mixed views from party leaders in the Kingdom.

Has a controversial bill on curbing the use of social media in Morocco been withdrawn ?

Since it was adopted on March 19, Bill 22.20 has been missing. The text, which was expected to tighten freedom of expression on social media, has not been submitted to Parliament.