The strike by Moroccan lawyers in Marrakech, which began as a protest against new legal reforms, appears to be losing momentum. Despite the continued strike, many lawyers have continued to handle cases and procedures. A list of 41 court files, obtained by "Code", reveals that numerous lawyers have registered cases in various courts in Marrakech, including the Court of First Instance, the Commercial Court, and the Administrative Court.
The list includes several prominent lawyers, such as Naqi Moulay Sulaiman Al-Umrani, who has two cases registered in his name. One case, number 2026/1402/1281, was filed on August 4, 2026, at the Court of First Instance in Marrakech, while the other, number 2026/8304/590, was filed on September 8, 2026, at the Commercial Court. Other notable lawyers, including Naqi Muhammad Al-Hamidi, have also registered multiple cases during the strike period.
The cases registered by these lawyers cover a range of areas, including commercial disputes, family law, and administrative matters. For example, lawyer Abdul Nabi Al-Qalmoni has two cases registered, one of which, number 2026/1402/1226, was filed on July 9, 2026, at the Court of First Instance in Marrakech. Another lawyer, Muhammad Al-Hansali, has seven cases registered in his name, four of which were filed at the Commercial Court on September 11, 2026.
The fact that many lawyers have continued to handle cases during the strike has sparked debate within the legal community. Some have argued that this undermines the effectiveness of the strike, while others have suggested that individual circumstances may have necessitated continued work. The strike, which began as a response to new legal reforms, has been ongoing for some time, with no clear resolution in sight.
The list of lawyers who have continued to handle cases during the strike includes several other prominent figures, such as Abdul Aziz Mommen, who has eight cases registered in his name. Other lawyers, including Omar Beni Tou, Khalid Al-Fatoui, and Al-Mahdi Makrabil, have also registered multiple cases during the strike period. These cases cover a range of areas, including commercial disputes, family law, and administrative matters.
The ongoing strike by Moroccan lawyers has significant implications for the country's justice system. The strike, which began as a response to new legal reforms, has caused delays and disruptions to court proceedings. The fact that many lawyers have continued to handle cases during the strike has added to the complexity of the situation, highlighting the challenges of coordinating a unified response among lawyers.
The future of the strike and its impact on the justice system remain uncertain. A meeting of the Moroccan Bar Association is scheduled to take place soon, which is expected to discuss the strike and future action. The outcome of this meeting will likely have significant implications for the country's lawyers and the justice system as a whole.
Key points
- Many Moroccan lawyers in Marrakech have continued to handle cases during the ongoing strike, undermining the effectiveness of the protest.
- The strike, which began as a response to new legal reforms, has caused delays and disruptions to court proceedings.
- A meeting of the Moroccan Bar Association is scheduled to take place soon to discuss the strike and future action.
