Moroccan GenZ Abroad Rally for Change

ENA [ENA] From France to Canada and Belgium, young Moroccans abroad have joined the GenZ212 movement to support protests in Morocco. Feeling ignored by politics, they call for hospitals, social justice, and an end to corruption. In Paris and Montreal, hundreds gathered near Moroccan embassies, echoing the voices from Casablanca and Rabat. Although they send over 110 billion dirhams yearly in remittances, many say they’re trea

In Paris, several hundred protesters gathered at the Trocadéro, opposite the Moroccan Embassy, chanting slogans heard earlier in Casablanca and Rabat — “We want hospitals, not stadiums!”, “Social justice!”, and “Stop corruption!”. Similar demonstrations were held in Marseille, while new ones are being organized in Toulouse. On October 5, large crowds assembled in front of the Moroccan Consulate in Montreal, marking the first major protest outside Morocco since the start of the movement. More rallies are scheduled this weekend in Berlin, Brussels, and several U.S. cities.

Despite contributing over 110 billion dirhams annually in remittances, many Moroccans living abroad (MREs) feel politically excluded. “We’re treated as an economic asset, not as full citizens,” said Yassine, an engineer in Paris and one of the event organizers. Beyond frustration, he insists, lies a desire for civic participation and policy engagement. According to Maghreb Intelligence, these groups—made up of students, entrepreneurs, and researchers—plan to develop concrete proposals on social reform, public governance, and political representation for MREs. “We want to channel this collective energy,” said Amal, a doctoral researcher in Brussels and member of a new diaspora collective.

“We’re not driven by anger alone,” she added. “We want to help envision the Morocco of tomorrow.” Through online servers, forums, and collaborative platforms, these young Moroccans are already exchanging ideas, publishing opinion pieces, and preparing to submit a unified policy document to the Moroccan government. El Arabi Bouhafa - European News Agency