The Tangier-Asilah electoral district in Morocco concluded its parliamentary elections with a diverse outcome, as five different parties secured seats. According to the official tally released on September 24, 2026, a total of 411,248 voters were registered in the district. The electoral threshold was set at 82,249 votes, which none of the parties achieved, leading to the distribution of seats based on the largest remainder rule. The voter turnout in the district was recorded at 25.51%.
The party that led the results was the Justice and Development Party, securing 31.49% of the votes. Its candidate, Mohamed Bouzidan, garnered 25,886 votes, earning one seat. Following closely was the Authenticity and Modernity Party with 16.65% of the votes, and its candidate, Abdel Latif Ghoulabzouri, secured 13,687 votes for one seat. The Popular Movement came in third with 14.61%, and its candidate, Mohamed Zamouri, obtained 12,010 votes.
Other parties that secured seats included the Independence Party, which received 9.42% of the votes. Its candidate, Mohamed Hamami, secured 7,755 votes. The National Rally of Independents obtained 8.76%, with its candidate, Abdel Wahed Boulaich, earning 7,199 votes for a seat. The distribution of votes among multiple parties resulted in no single party securing more than one seat.
Several parties participated in the elections but did not secure any seats. The Leftist Coalition obtained 4.53% of the votes through Omar Benajiiba with 3,727 votes. The Socialist Union of Popular Forces secured 3.97% through Abdelkader Tahir with 3,249 votes. The New Democrats Party received 2.79% with 2,287 votes from Omar Abbas.
Further down the list, the Social Democratic Movement secured 2.52% with 2,080 votes from Mohamed Arabi Yamani. The Constitutional Union obtained 1.26% with 1,053 votes from Mohamed Hanini. The Progress and Socialism Party received 1.24% with 1,010 votes from Dahmane Mzariahi. These parties, although not securing seats, contributed to the diverse political landscape.
The election results reflect a significant shift in the political dynamics of the Tangier-Asilah district. Notably, the Justice and Development Party's return to representation in the district, having been absent in 2021. Conversely, parties like the National Rally of Independents and the Socialist Union of Popular Forces experienced a decline in influence.
The fragmented nature of the vote, with no party securing more than one seat, highlights the competitive and diverse political environment in urban areas during the 2026 elections. This outcome underscores the challenges and opportunities for political parties to adapt and engage with voters in Morocco's evolving democratic landscape.
Key points
- The Justice and Development Party secured the highest number of votes, earning one seat with 31.49% of the total.
- Five parties secured parliamentary seats in the Tangier-Asilah district.
- The voter turnout in the district was 25.51%.
