On September 20, 2026, Mohamed Chouki, leader of the National Rally of Independents (RNI) party, concluded a series of communication meetings in preparation for the upcoming elections in Morocco. At a meeting in the city of Tangier, Chouki highlighted the achievements of the government of Aziz Akhannouch over the past five years. He emphasized that the government had made education a priority and had succeeded in employing nearly 1,000 teachers in the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region.
Chouki also noted that around 2,000 new businesses had been created in the region during the same period. In the social and health sectors, he reviewed what he described as the government's most notable achievements. He stated that health coverage had been extended to 32 million Moroccans, compared to 9 million previously. Additionally, numerous new hospitals had been built, and 1,400 health centers had been constructed or renovated.
The RNI leader acknowledged that the government had completed many projects but had not had sufficient time to finish everything. He emphasized that his party had worked on communication paths that covered various regions of the country, aiming to listen to citizens, understand their expectations, and work on translating them into action. Chouki also subtly criticized his opponents, stating that some individuals had only recently discovered the "deep Morocco."
Chouki discussed the upcoming stage, stating that the RNI party was working on a realistic program with the slogan "dignity and opportunities for all." The program includes commitments to enhance the dignity of workers and raise the minimum wage to 5,000 dirhams. He also mentioned programs targeting youth and development. Furthermore, Chouki commented on Morocco's return to standard time, expressing his satisfaction with the decision to remove the additional hour.
During his speech, Chouki highlighted the government's social achievements, including the fact that 4 million families had benefited from direct social support. He also emphasized the party's continued efforts, stating that they would not tire and that they saw hope in the citizens. Chouki concluded his speech by calling on the attendees to renew their trust in the party to continue its achievements.
The event was well-attended, with a large crowd present in Tangier. According to reports, the party is confident of winning the upcoming elections, with some estimates suggesting that it could secure up to 30,000 votes in Tangier. The RNI party's efforts to engage with citizens and promote its program have been seen as a positive step towards the elections.
Other politicians have also been reacting to recent developments in Morocco. For example, a separate event was held in which politicians discussed various issues, including the government's decision to remove the additional hour. The reactions of various politicians and parties will likely play a significant role in shaping the outcome of the upcoming elections.
Key points
- The government has extended health coverage to 32 million Moroccans and created numerous new hospitals and health centers.
- The RNI party is working on a program to enhance the dignity of workers and raise the minimum wage.
- The party has expressed confidence in winning the upcoming elections, with significant support in Tangier.
