Several leading figures of the Hirak popular movement reacted on Monday night to the prohibition of a peaceful march, scheduled for Thursday the 20th of July in Al Hoceima. Among them, El Mortada Iamrachen who launched an appeal for Moroccans living abroad currently on holidays.
Morocco is one of the most peaceful countries in the Middle East and North Africa. According to the 2017 Global Peace Index, the Kingdom is ranked 75th among 163 nations making progress compared to last year and other neighboring countries.