The electoral district of Marrakech-Menara holds a unique significance within the vibrant city of Marrakech, characterized by fierce competition as political parties gear up for the upcoming legislative elections. With three parliamentary seats at stake, the stakes are high as candidates aim to secure their positions in the national assembly.
2021: A Dominant Performance
Reflecting on the last legislative elections in 2021, Tarik Haniche, the candidate from the Authenticity and Modernity Party, emerged victorious by securing the first seat with an impressive 21,021 votes. Following him was Abdel Wahid Chafki from the National Rally of Independents, who clinched the second seat with 17,773 votes. The third seat went to Abdel Razak Ahloosh from the Istiqlal Party, who garnered 15,555 votes, significantly ahead of the Justice and Development Party’s candidate, Mohamed Tofla, who came in fourth with only 7,137 votes. These results highlight the substantial lead of the three winning parties, evident from the 8,418 vote gap between the third and fourth place candidates.
Shifting Voter Dynamics and Upcoming Elections
In October 2016, the electoral landscape was notably different when the Justice and Development Party successfully secured two out of three available seats in the district. Candidates Mohamed Al-Arabi Belqaid and Mohamed Tofla collectively received 37,554 votes, demonstrating a strong voter base. The remaining seat was won by Omar Khafif from the Authenticity and Modernity Party, who received 12,181 votes. This shift in voter preference underscores the intense rivalry among different political factions, a trend that is expected to continue in the forthcoming elections scheduled for September 23. Political parties are already announcing their candidates in what is regarded as one of the most competitive electoral districts in Marrakech.
As the political landscape evolves, various parties have confirmed their candidates: the “Hummingbird” Party has endorsed Abdel Wahid Chafki, while the “Bulldozer” Party has selected Tarik Haniche to represent them. The Istiqlal Party has once again backed Abdel Razak Ahloosh, while the “Wheat” Party has nominated Ibrahim Al-Maayti. Similarly, the “Rose” Party has chosen Tawfiq Samoud, and the “Lamp” Party has stuck with Mohamed Tofla, maintaining continuity in their candidate selection. The “Book” Party has nominated Abdel Nabi Shadid, and the “Horse” Party has put forward Abdel Rahim Laamim, with the “Candle” Party selecting Bashir Jawhar.
The candidates' lineup reveals that the parties victorious in 2021 are opting to retain their previous candidates, aiming to maintain their parliamentary presence and influence in the district. Meanwhile, other parties are entering the fray, eager to claim a parliamentary seat that could significantly impact their political future in the evolving electoral context.
As reported by hespress.com.
