2026 Legislative Elections in Marrakech: Key Insights on Participation and Voting Procedures
On September 23, 2026, Moroccan citizens are casting their votes to renew all 395 seats in the House of Representatives. Within the Marrakech prefecture, there are nine local seats up for grabs across three electoral constituencies. As of noon on the day of the elections, the national voter turnout rate had reached 11.34%.
The polling stations opened at 8 AM on September 23, allowing voters ample time to participate until 7 PM. According to the Ministry of Interior, there was a notable increase in voter participation, with 11.34% of registered voters having cast their ballots by noon—a significant rise from the 4.23% recorded at 10 AM. However, specific turnout figures for Marrakech had not been made public yet.
Voting Dynamics in Marrakech
The elections in Marrakech are critical, as they determine the representation of three constituencies, each allocated three seats in the House of Representatives. In the Ménara constituency, a total of 20 lists are competing for the three available seats. Meanwhile, in the Medina-Sidi Youssef Ben Ali constituency, 13 lists are also vying for three positions. Lastly, the Guéliz-Nakhil constituency features 10 lists competing for the remaining three seats available in the Marrakech prefecture. In total, nine local seats will be decided as part of this election.
Expanding the view beyond Marrakech, the broader Marrakech-Safi region has a total of 36 seats available across ten local constituencies, spanning from Marrakech to the coastal city of Safi, including Essaouira, Al Haouz, Chichaoua, Rehamna, Youssoufia, and El Kelâa des Sraghna.
For voters in Marrakech who are uncertain about their designated polling stations, the Ministry of Interior has implemented three effective solutions. The quickest method involves sending a free SMS with their national identity card number to 2727, which returns information including their registered commune and the address of the polling station. Voters can also visit the website listeselectorales.ma to check their polling information by entering their identity card number and date of birth. Lastly, the mobile application MonBV enhances voter convenience by providing not only the polling station details but also geographical location and directions to reach it.
As reported by latribunedemarrakech.com.
