A recent Arab Barometer survey reveals a significant shift in Moroccan public opinion, with 35% now supporting Iran's foreign policies, up from 23% before the Gaza conflict. Despite this increase, 41% of Moroccans still perceive Iran's influence as a serious threat, highlighting a complex landscape of cautious support and enduring skepticism.
Despite the noticeable improvement in relations between Morocco and Spain in recent years, a significant portion of Spaniards still view the kingdom as a military threat, second only to Russia.
The Arab Index 2025 highlights key trends in Moroccan public opinion on the Palestinian issue and normalization with Israel, revealing overwhelming opposition to recognition and a strong attachment to the Palestinian cause as a shared Arab issue. The findings also underscore a clear gap between official policy choices and prevailing public sentiment in Morocco.
In 2024, Darija remains the dominant in Morocco, with French playing a significant role in professional settings and English steadily rising, according to a recent survey on the Moroccan linguistic landscape. The survey also highlights the country's multilingualism, with a growing number of people speaking multiple languages, especially among younger and urban populations.
Between 2014 and 2022, Morocco's households saw an increase in average annual expenditure, with rural areas experiencing slower growth compared to urban areas. Social disparities worsened, with the poorest and wealthiest groups seeing improvements, while the middle class faced stagnation in living standards.
A survey in Morocco found that 51.2% of participants were hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccine, with factors like socioeconomic status, perceived risk, and concerns about vaccine safety driving hesitancy. Researchers highlighted the need for clear, reliable information to improve vaccine acceptance, as low vaccination intent poses a challenge for managing COVID-19 and other diseases.