The recent legislative elections in Morocco have passed largely unnoticed in the news cycle of Spain, overshadowed by concerns over a potential new wave of mass immigration coinciding with the elections and the critical situation in Ceuta nearly two months after the July assault. In Morocco itself, citizens expressed their disapproval of the political system through an overwhelming abstention rate of 61.9%, marking the highest in two decades. This significant disengagement from the electoral process indicates a widespread sentiment among Moroccans that regardless of their voting choices, substantial change is unlikely to occur.
King Mohammed VI retains the authority to appoint ministers for key portfolios such as Interior, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Religious Affairs. Consequently, all significant decisions are filtered through the Royal Palace, rendering the elected cabinet’s influence somewhat nominal. This structure, known as the _Majzén_ or
