Morocco's Minister of Interior, Abdelouafi Laftit, has held a second meeting with leaders of various political parties to prepare for the 2027 elections. The meeting, which took place on Thursday, follows a previous gathering with parties that have a parliamentary group or bloc. The discussions aim to gather input on the electoral framework for the upcoming polls, which will renew various councils, chambers, and representative bodies.
The 2027 elections will involve the renewal of the country's communal, prefectural, provincial, and regional councils, as well as professional chambers and the Chamber of Councillors. According to the Ministry of Interior, the meeting informed participants about key issues to be addressed in the electoral framework, including measures to ensure the integrity of the electoral process. These measures were initially adopted during the 2026 parliamentary elections.
The meeting provided a platform for party leaders to share their views on proposed measures and provisions for the 2027 elections. They were invited to submit their suggestions to the Ministry of Interior by November 15, 2026. These contributions will help shape a preliminary framework for potential amendments to the electoral law, which will be submitted to the legislative process.
The discussions took place in a positive and constructive atmosphere, with party leaders expressing their commitment to contributing to the success of the 2027 elections. They emphasized their willingness to work alongside public authorities and other stakeholders to consolidate Morocco's democratic process. The Ministry of Interior has been tasked with preparing the electoral framework in line with High Royal Instructions from King Mohammed VI.
The first meeting was held on October 28 with parties that have a parliamentary group or bloc. Thursday's meeting involved other political parties that do not have parliamentary representation. The Ministry of Interior aims to ensure that all parties have a say in the electoral process and can contribute to its improvement.
The electoral framework for 2027 will build on the measures adopted during the 2026 parliamentary elections, which aimed to improve the integrity and transparency of the electoral process. The government has emphasized its commitment to consolidating Morocco's democratic gains and ensuring the success of the upcoming polls.
The Ministry of Interior will now compile the suggestions from the various parties and use them to draft a preliminary framework for the 2027 elections. This framework will be submitted to the legislative process in due course. The government has set a deadline of November 15, 2026, for parties to submit their proposals, ensuring a broad and inclusive consultation process.
Key points
- Moroccan government engages with political parties on 2027 elections preparations
- Parties invited to submit proposals for electoral framework by November 15, 2026
- 2027 elections to renew various councils, chambers, and representative bodies
