Morocco Sets September 23, 2026 for Parliamentary Elections

The government of Morocco has scheduled its next parliamentary elections for September 23, 2026, government spokesperson Mustapha Baitas announced on Thursday following a cabinet meeting.

The decision follows the approval of a draft decree submitted by the Ministry of the Interior outlining the timetable and procedures for organizing the vote to renew members of the House of Representatives of Morocco.

According to Baitas, the regulatory framework also defines the administrative steps for submitting candidacies and managing electoral lists. Prospective candidates will be able to file their applications either through a designated electronic platform or directly with the government body responsible for receiving nominations.

The official campaign period will run from September 10 to midnight on September 22, one day before voters head to the polls.

Authorities have also released preliminary figures on the electorate. Interior Minister Abdelouafi Laftit told lawmakers that around 16.5 million voters are currently registered on provisional electoral lists.

Men account for approximately 54 percent of registered voters, while women represent about 46 percent of the electorate.

Data from the Interior Ministry further shows that urban residents make up a slightly larger share of the electorate. About 55 percent of registered voters live in cities, compared with 45 percent in rural areas, reflecting the country’s evolving demographic and political landscape as urban participation in elections continues to grow.