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Boundary Delimitation
BD001
Delimitation of constituencies
Question: Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: Article 2(c) (Translation): An electoral constituency is created in each prefecture, province or district prefecture, to which a number of seats fixed by decree is reserved. However, more than one electoral district may be created in certain prefectures or provinces.
Source: Organic Law No. 27.11 relating to the House of Representatives, Articles 1-2 (2011): http://www.sgg.gov.ma/Portals/0/lois/Loi_27-11_Fr.pdf;
Organic Law No. 04.21 amending and supplementing Organic Law No. 27.11 relating to the House of Representatives, Article premier (2021): https://www.chambredesrepresentants.ma/sites/default/files/0421-fr_0.pdf
Verified: 2022/08/02
BD002
Question: The authority responsible for final approval of the constituency boundaries is:
Answer(s):
d . A government department or agency
Comments: Ministry of Interior
Source: The House of the Counsellors Law, part 1, article 2.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2016/08/08
BD003
Criteria for drawing boundaries
Question: On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s):
a . "Equality" of population b . Respecting natural barriers c . Compactness of constituencies d . Conformity with local jurisdiction boundaries e . Geographic size of district
Comments: Article 2 (Translation): The local electoral constiuencies are created and the number of seats allocated to each of them is fixed by decree according to the following principles: a) The delimitation of the electoral constituencies must, as far as possible, tend towards a demographic balance in taking into consideration the spatial aspect; b) The territorial jurisdiction of the electoral constituencies must be homogenous and continuous; c) An electoral constituency is created in each prefecture, province or district prefecture, to which a number of seats fixed by decree is reserved. However, more than one electoral district may be created in certain prefectures or provinces.
Source: Organic Law No. 27.11 relating to the House of Representatives, Article 2 (2011): http://www.sgg.gov.ma/Portals/0/lois/Loi_27-11_Fr.pdf
Verified: 2022/08/02
BD004
Question: If population is a criterion, which population figure is used?
Answer:
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: House of the Counsellors Law, part 1, article 2.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2016/08/08
BD005
Body responsible for drawing boundaries
Question: The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s):
f . A government department or agency
Comments: Article 199: "Les circonscriptions électorales sont créés par arrêté du ministre de l'intérieur." Translation: Electoral constituencies are created by order of the Minister of the Interior.
Source: Law No. 9.97 forming the electoral code, Article 199 (1997): https://www.chambredesrepresentants.ma/sites/default/files/loi9.97.pdf
Verified: 2022/08/02
BD006
Question: What statistical or other reasons trigger the redrawing of electoral constituency boundaries?
Answer(s):
m . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: House of the Counsellors Law, part 1, article 2.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2022/08/02
Electoral Systems
ES001
Head of State
Question: How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s):
g . Inherited monarchy
Comments: Article 42: The King Head of State...; Article 43: The Crown of Morocco and its constitutional rights are hereditary...
Source: Morocco's Constitution of 2011, Articles 42-43: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Morocco_2011.pdf
Verified: 2022/08/02
ES002
Head of Government
Question: How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer:
e . Appointed
Comments: Article 47: The King appoints the Head of Government from within the political party arriving ahead in the elections of the members of the Chamber of Representatives, and with a view to their results.
Source: Morocco's Constitution of 2011, Article 47: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Morocco_2011.pdf
Verified: 2022/08/02
ES003
President
Question: Does the country have a president?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Morocco's Constitution of 2011, Title III: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Morocco_2011.pdf
Verified: 2022/08/02
ES004
Number of Chambers
Question: The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer:
b . Two chambers
Comments: Article 60(1): The Parliament is composed of two Chambers, the Chamber of Representatives and the
Chamber of Councilors.
Source: Morocco's Constitution of 2011, Article 60: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Morocco_2011.pdf
Verified: 2022/08/02
ES005
Electoral System (Chamber 1)
Question: What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
Answer(s):
g . List Proportional Representation
Comments: Article premier (Translation): The ballot takes place by proportional representation according to the rule of the strongest remainder without splitting or preferential voting.
Source: Organic Law No. 27.11 relating to the House of Representatives, Article 1 (2011): http://www.sgg.gov.ma/Portals/0/lois/Loi_27-11_Fr.pdf;
Morocco's Constitution of 2011, Article 62(d): https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Morocco_2011.pdf
Verified: 2022/08/02
ES006
Question: What is the electoral system for Chamber 2 of the national legislature?
Answer(s):
l . Other
Comments: Members of the House of Counsellors are indirectly elected by representatives of the local and regional councils and trade unions for nine year terms.
Source: http://www.ipu.org/parline-e/reports/2221.htm
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
ES007
Question: If List PR is used, is a highest average formula used?
Answer:
c . Largest Remainder Method (Quota)
Comments:
Source: http://www.ipu.org/parline-e/reports/2221.htm
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
ES008
Question: What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 1?
Answer(s):
a . National level b . Specially delimited constituencies
Comments: Members of the House of Representatives are elected by proportional representation applying the rule of the highest average without vote-splitting or preferential votes.
- 295 members are elected to represent 92 multi-member electoral districts
- 30 members are elected on a national basis.
Source: Constitution, part 3, article 37.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
ES009
Question: What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 2?
Answer(s):
a . National level b . Specially delimited constituencies c . Regional or provincial level
Comments: Based on constituencies and professions.
Source: House of Counsellors Law, part 1, articles 1, 2 and 3.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
ES010
Question: Are special constituencies or seats reserved in Chamber 1 for specific groups, such as minorities, specific nationality or other groups?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution, part 3, article 37.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
ES012
Question: Are special constituencies or seats reserved in Chamber 2 for specific groups, such as minorities, specific nationality or other groups?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: House of Counsellors Law, part 1, articles 1, 2 and 3.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
ES014
Question: What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a party to win seats in Chamber 1?
Answer:
a . No minimum
Comments: Members of the House of Representatives are elected by proportional representation applying the rule of the highest average without vote-splitting or preferential votes.
Source: http://www.pogar.org/
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
ES015
Question: What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a party to win seats in Chamber 2?
Answer:
a . No minimum
Comments:
Source: http://www.pogar.org/
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
ES016
Question: What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a candidate (independent/party) to win a seat in Chamber 1?
Answer:
a . No minimum
Comments: Members of the House of Representatives are elected by proportional representation applying the rule of the highest average without vote-splitting or preferential votes
Source: http://www.ipu.org/parline-e/reports/2221.htm
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
ES017
Question: What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a candidate (independent/party) to win a seat in Chamber 2?
Answer:
a . No minimum
Comments:
Source: http://www.pogar.org/
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
ES018
Question: Regarding the timing of the elections for Chamber 1, which of the following is true? Elections take place:
Answer(s):
a . At fixed intervals (specify length)
Comments: The House of Representatives is composed of 325 members who are popularly elected for a five-year term.
Source: Constitution, part 3, article 37.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
ES019
Question: Regarding the timing of the elections for Chamber 2, which of the following is true? Elections take place:
Answer(s):
a . At fixed intervals (specify length)
Comments: The 270 members of the second chamber are indirectly elected by members of electoral colleges for a nine-year term.
Source: Constitution, part 3, article 38.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
ES020
Question: Regarding Chamber 1 elections (excluding advance voting, postal voting, etc):
Answer:
a . Voting takes place on one day
Comments: Voting takes place from 8 a.m to 6 or 8 p.m.
Source: House of Representatives Law, part 3, article 69.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
ES021
Question: Regarding Chamber 2 elections (excluding advance voting, postal voting, etc):
Answer:
a . Voting takes place on one day
Comments: Voting takes place from 2 p.m to 6 p.m.
Source: House of Counsellors Law, part 3, article 36.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2022/08/02
Legislative Framework
LF001
Status of Electoral Law
Question: What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
Answer(s):
b . Separate legislation c . Decree
Comments:
Source: Organizational Law No. 27.11 with respect to the House of Representatives
See also:
Organic Law No. 29-11 on political parties; Decree No. 2-11-603 of 19 October 2011 establishing the local electoral constituencies for the election of members of the House of Representatives and the period for submission of applications and the dates of opening and closing of the election campaign; Decree No. 2-11-607 of 19 October 2011 fixing the ceiling on election expenses for candidates during election campaigns for general elections for electing members of the House of Representatives
Official Website Elections Morocco: http://www.elections.ma/documentations/legislatives/documentation.aspx
Verified: 2022/08/02
LF002
Question: What is the date of the latest version of the national electoral law (including latest amendments)?
Answer:
a . January 2000 or later
Comments: A number of recent amendments have been added and decreed to the 2011 electoral law.
Source: http://www.sgg.gov.ma/arabe/CodesTextesLois.aspx (2015)
Verified: 2016/08/15
LF003
Electoral Law covers
Question: The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s):
a . National elections
Comments: http://www.sgg.gov.ma/arabe/CodesTextesLois.aspx
Source: Organic Law No. 27.11 with respect to the House of Representatives
http://www.sgg.gov.ma/Portals/0/lois/Loi_27-11_Fr.pdf
Verified: 2022/08/02
LF004
Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question: Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s):
a . Voting is voluntary
Comments: Article 30(b): The vote is a personal right and a national duty.
Source: Morocco's Constitution of 2020, Article 30;
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Morocco_2011.pdf
Verified: 2022/08/02
LF005
Question: Are there provisions in the law which permit or require regional and/ or local election (s) to be held on the same day as national elections?
Answer:
a . National elections are not held on the same day as regional or local elections
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2016/08/15
LF006
Question: Are there provisions in the law which permit or require presidential election (s) to be held on the same day as national legislative elections?
Answer(s):
c . Not applicable
Comments: Presidential elections are not held.
Source: Constitution, part 2, articles 19 and 20: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/misc/Morocco-2011-Constitution-EN.pdf/view (2011)
Verified: 2016/08/15
LF007
Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)
Question: What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):
a . Judiciary
Comments: The Court of First Instance handles petitions related to the nomination pf candidates, whereas the Constitutional Court rules on petitions concerning electoral operations and electoral results.
Source: Organic Law No. 27.11 with respect to the House of Representatives, Art. 87, 88
http://www.sgg.gov.ma/Portals/0/lois/Loi_27-11_Fr.pdf
Verified: 2022/08/02
LF008
Question: If the agency(ies) which settles formal disputes is/are specially appointed/elected; by whom?
Answer(s):
b . Ministry
Comments:
Source: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/misc/62764464563a631628-642627646648646/view
Verified: 2016/08/15
LF009
Question: Who has the right to submit cases to the person or agency(ies)which settles formal disputes?
Answer(s):
a . Candidates
Comments:
Source: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/misc/62764464563a631628-642627646648646/view
Verified: 2016/08/15
LF010
Question: What body(ies) is the final appellate authority for formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):
b . Constitutional (or similar) Court
Comments:
Source: Morocco: Organic Law No. 27-11 on the House of Representatives, art. 13 http://aceproject.org/ero-en/misc/62764464563a631628-642627646648646/view (2011)
Verified: 2016/08/15
LF011
Question: Which body(ies) proposes electoral reforms?
Answer(s):
f . Other
Comments: The Superior Court
Source: Morocco: Organic Law No. 27-11 on the House of Representatives http://aceproject.org/ero-en/misc/62764464563a631628-642627646648646/view
Verified: 2022/08/02
Electoral Management
EM002
Responsibility of national EMB
Question: Does the national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
Answer(s):
a . National level b . Regional level c . Local level
Comments: The Ministry of the Interior is responsible for the administration and organisation of elections in the Kingdom of Morocco. It supervises all matters related to, interalia, financing of political parties, electoral law, party lists, respect of the quotas, voting procedures or transparency. There is no permanent central election commission. A temporary three-level system is established before each election: central commission, provincial or regional commission and polling stations. The Ministry of the Interior is also responsible for the training of appointed members at all levels of the electoral administration.
Source: Council of Europe, Information Report on municipal and regional elections in the Kingdom of Morocco 8 September 2021 (2022): https://search.coe.int/congress/pages/result_details.aspx?objectid=0900001680a5ae69
Verified: 2022/08/02
EM003
Question: The national electoral management body reports to:
Answer(s):
f . Other
Comments: The Minister of Interior
Source: Electoral Law, part 1, article 11.
Verified: 2004/06/23
EM004
EMB budget determined by
Question: The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s):
d . A national government department
Comments: The Ministry of the Interior
Source: Council of Europe, Information Report on municipal and regional elections in the Kingdom of Morocco 8 September 2021 (2022): https://search.coe.int/congress/pages/result_details.aspx?objectid=0900001680a5ae69
Verified: 2022/08/02
EM005
EMB expenditures controlled by
Question: The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s):
d . A national government department
Comments: The Ministry of Interior.
Source: Council of Europe, Information Report on municipal and regional elections in the Kingdom of Morocco 8 September 2021 (2022): https://search.coe.int/congress/pages/result_details.aspx?objectid=0900001680a5ae69
Verified: 2022/08/02
EM006
Term of EMB members
Question: The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
Answer:
a . For the election period only
Comments: 24. The Ministry of the Interior, supported by the Ministry of Justice, establishes a few months prior to the elections a Central Governmental Commission, constituted of the Minister of the Interior and the President of the Public Prosecutor's Office (i.e. Attorney General). 25. For the 8 September 2021 elections, the Central Commission was appointed by the Ministry of the Interior on 15 June 2021. At the same time, provincial commissions were established in each province, prefecture or district. Regional commissions were established for regional and parliamentary elections. These provincial and regional commissions are constitued of the General Prosecutor and the wali (regional governor) or provincial governor. They ensure the smooth running of the election. 26. At least 48 hours before the vote, the wali or the governor (provincial level) appoints a president, three assistants and substitutes for each polling station. Members can be civil servants employed by a public administration or non-candidate voters who can read and write and are known for their neutrality.
Source: Council of Europe, Information Report on municipal and regional elections in the Kingdom of Morocco 8 September 2021 (2022): https://search.coe.int/congress/pages/result_details.aspx?objectid=0900001680a5ae69
Verified: 2022/08/02
EM007
Question: The national electoral management body chairperson, or equivalent, is chosen in the following way:
Answer(s):
b . Legislative appointment
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law, part 1, article 8.
Verified: 2004/06/23
EM012
Electoral Management model
Question: What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer:
a . Governmental
Comments: The Ministry of the Interior is responsible for the administration and organisation of elections in the Kingdom of Morocco.
Source: Council of Europe, Information Report on municipal and regional elections in the Kingdom of Morocco 8 September 2021 (2022): https://search.coe.int/congress/pages/result_details.aspx?objectid=0900001680a5ae69
Verified: 2022/08/02
EM013
Number of EMB members
Question: The EMB is composed of:
Answer:
e . Not applicable
Comments: 24. The Ministry of the Interior, supported by the Ministry of Justice, establishes a few months prior to the elections a Central Governmental Commission, constituted of the Minister of the Interior and the President of the Public Prosecutor's Office (i.e. Attorney General). 25. For the 8 September 2021 elections, the Central Commission was appointed by the Ministry of the Interior on 15 June 2021. At the same time, provincial commissions were established in each province, prefecture or district. Regional commissions were established for regional and parliamentary elections. These provincial and regional commissions are constituted of the General Prosecutor and the wali (regional governor) or provincial governor. They ensure the smooth running of the election. 26. At least 48 hours before the vote, the wali or the governor (provincial level) appoints a president, three assistants and substitutes for each polling station. Members can be civil servants employed by a public administration or non-candidate voters who can read and write and are known for their neutrality.
Source: Council of Europe, Information Report on municipal and regional elections in the Kingdom of Morocco 8 September 2021 (2022): https://search.coe.int/congress/pages/result_details.aspx?objectid=0900001680a5ae69
Verified: 2022/08/02
EM014
Membership based on
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer:
d . Not Applicable
Comments: 24. The Ministry of the Interior, supported by the Ministry of Justice, establishes a few months prior to the elections a Central Governmental Commission, constituted of the Minister of the Interior and the President of the Public Prosecutor's Office (i.e. Attorney General). 25. For the 8 September 2021 elections, the Central Commission was appointed by the Ministry of the Interior on 15 June 2021. At the same time, provincial commissions were established in each province, prefecture or district. Regional commissions were established for regional and parliamentary elections. These provincial and regional commissions are constituted of the General Prosecutor and the wali (regional governor) or provincial governor. They ensure the smooth running of the election. 26. At least 48 hours before the vote, the wali or the governor (provincial level) appoints a president, three assistants and substitutes for each polling station. Members can be civil servants employed by a public administration or non-candidate voters who can read and write and are known for their neutrality.
Source: Council of Europe, Information Report on municipal and regional elections in the Kingdom of Morocco 8 September 2021 (2022): https://search.coe.int/congress/pages/result_details.aspx?objectid=0900001680a5ae69
Verified: 2022/08/02
EM015
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s):
j . Not Applicable
Comments: 24. The Ministry of the Interior, supported by the Ministry of Justice, establishes a few months prior to the elections a Central Governmental Commission, constituted of the Minister of the Interior and the President of the Public Prosecutor's Office (i.e. Attorney General). 25. For the 8 September 2021 elections, the Central Commission was appointed by the Ministry of the Interior on 15 June 2021. At the same time, provincial commissions were established in each province, prefecture or district. Regional commissions were established for regional and parliamentary elections. These provincial and regional commissions are constitued of the General Prosecutor and the wali (regional governor) or provincial governor. They ensure the smooth running of the election. 26. At least 48 hours before the vote, the wali or the governor (provincial level) appoints a president, three assistants and substitutes for each polling station. Members can be civil servants employed by a public administration or non-candidate voters who can read and write and are known for their neutrality.
Source: Council of Europe, Information Report on municipal and regional elections in the Kingdom of Morocco 8 September 2021 (2022): https://search.coe.int/congress/pages/result_details.aspx?objectid=0900001680a5ae69
Verified: 2022/08/02
Voter Education
VE001
Information campaigns performed by
Question: Who conducts information campaigns for national elections (informing where, when and how to register and/or vote)?
Answer(s):
d . National Government
Comments: The Ministry of Interior.
Source: Council of Europe, Information Report on municipal and regional elections in the Kingdom of Morocco 8 September 2021 (2022): https://search.coe.int/congress/pages/result_details.aspx?objectid=0900001680a5ae69
Verified: 2022/08/02
VE002
Frequency of voter education programs
Question: At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
Answer:
b . Election time only
Comments:
Source: Council of Europe, Information Report on municipal and regional elections in the Kingdom of Morocco 8 September 2021 (2022): https://search.coe.int/congress/pages/result_details.aspx?objectid=0900001680a5ae69
Verified: 2022/08/02
VE003
National civic education
Question: Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
Answer(s):
a . No m . No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2022/08/02
VE004
Question: What types of voter education activities were carried out at the most recent national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Poster/ Billboard campaigns b . Media advertisement
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 1, part 2, article 12 and
chapter 3, part 2, articles 49 to 54.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
VE005
Question: What types of civic education activities were carried out at the most recent national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Poster/ Billboard campaigns b . Media advertisement
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 1, part 2, article 12 and chapter 3, part 2, articles 49 to 54.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
VE006
Question: Special voter education programs were developed at the most recent national elections for:
Answer(s):
c . Women
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 1, part 2, article 12 and
chapter 3, part 2, articles 49 to 54.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
Voter Registration
VR001
Voting age
Question: What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
Answer:
c . 18
Comments:
Source: Listes Electorales Generales: https://www.listeselectorales.ma/espace-informations.aspx
Verified: 2022/08/02
VR002
Other voting requirements
Question: Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Citizenship e . Other
Comments: a) Article 30(a): All the citizens [feminine] and the citizens [masculine] of majority, enjoying their civil and political rights[,] are electors and eligible. e) A national identity card (CIN) number is required to register as a voter.
Source: Morocco's Constitution of 2011, Article 30: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Morocco_2011.pdf;
Listes Electorales Generales: https://www.listeselectorales.ma/espace-informations.aspx
Verified: 2022/08/02
VR003
Question: What restrictions on registering to vote and voting exist in the country?
Answer(s):
a . Criminal Incarceration b . Previous Conviction c . Detention e . Military Service g . Service on Judiciary h . Other
Comments: Being a Moroccan for only 5 years.
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 1, part 2, articles 5 and 6.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
VR004
Authority responsible for voter registration
Question: Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
Answer:
a . Central Government Department (specify)
Comments: The Ministry of Interior.
Source: Law No. 57.11 relating to general electoral regulations, referendum operations and the use of public audiovisual means of communication during electoral and referendum campaigns, promulgated by Dahir No. 1.11.171 of Dhu al-Qa’dah 30, 1432 (October 28, 2011): https://www.listeselectorales.ma/web/files/loi_57-11_ar.pdf;
Listes Electorales Generales: https://www.listeselectorales.ma/espace-informations.aspx
Verified: 2022/08/02
VR005
Question: What is the registration method for national elections?
Answer:
b . Voters register
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 1, part 2, article 14 to 17.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
VR006
Question: How frequently is the voters register updated?
Answer:
b . Annually
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 2, part 1, article 20.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
VR007
Question: What methods are used to compile and update the voters register?
Answer(s):
a . Links to national population records b . Links to police records of residence c . Links for applications for government services
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 2, part 1, article 21.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
VR008
Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Question: Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Answer:
b . No
Comments: 30. The voter registration system in the Kingdom of Morocco is active, i.e., voters must submit a registration request to qualify as voters. Voter registration is voluntary and permanent, once completed.
Source: Council of Europe, Information Report on municipal and regional elections in the Kingdom of Morocco 8 September 2021 (2022): https://search.coe.int/congress/pages/result_details.aspx?objectid=0900001680a5ae69
Verified: 2022/08/02
Parties and Candidates
PC001
Registration requirements for parties (Chamber 1)
Question: What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
a . Signature requirement (specify requirement) b . Deposit requirement (specify amount) e . Minimum number of candidates f . Other
Comments: b) 5 000 dirhams; e) The number of candidates in each list must be equal to the number of seats in each constituency; f) In addition, each list must contain the names of 60 female candidates and 30 male candidates under 40 years old.
Source: Council of Europe, Information Report on municipal and regional elections in the Kingdom of Morocco 8 September 2021 (2022): https://search.coe.int/congress/pages/result_details.aspx?objectid=0900001680a5ae69; Organic Law No. 27.11 relating to the House of Representatives, Articles 23, 27 (2011): http://www.sgg.gov.ma/Portals/0/lois/Loi_27-11_Fr.pdf; Organic Law No. 04.21 amending and supplementing Organic Law No. 27.11 relating to the House of Representatives, Article premier (2021): https://www.chambredesrepresentants.ma/sites/default/files/0421-fr_0.pdf
Verified: 2022/08/02
PC002
Registration requirements for parties (Chamber 2)
Question: What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 2)?
Answer(s):
a . Signature requirement (specify requirement) b . Deposit requirement (specify amount) f . Other
Comments: Signatures of the candidates, pictures of the candidates, names of the independent candidates, the candidates' name lists and a deposit of 2000 Durham are required.
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 3, part 3, article 45.
House of Counsellors Law, part 4, article 29.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2006/11/20
PC003
Registration requirements for candidates (Chamber 1)
Question: What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
a . Age b . Citizenship f . Registration
Comments: f) Registration in general electoral lists
Source: Organic Law No. 27.11 relating to the House of Representatives, Article 4 (2011): http://www.sgg.gov.ma/Portals/0/lois/Loi_27-11_Fr.pdf
Verified: 2022/08/02
PC004
Registration requirements for candidates (Chamber 2)
Question: What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
Answer(s):
a . Age b . Citizenship f . Registration
Comments: a.) Not less than 30 years old.
Source: House of Counsellors Law, part 1, article 8.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2006/11/20
PC005
Question: What are the legal qualifications for becoming a candidate at presidential elections?
Answer(s):
k . Not applicable
Comments: There are no presidential elections. The Head of State is the King.
Source: Constitution, part 2, articles 19 and 20.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2006/11/20
PC006
Question: What can disqualify a candidate at legislative elections?
Answer(s):
a . Current criminal incarceration d . Naturalization f . Holding of military office g . Holding of government office n . Holding of other public offices (police etc.) o . Other
Comments: o.) Or any other reason that doesn't match the qualifications.
Source: House of Representatives Law, part 2, articles 5 to 8.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2006/11/20
PC007
Question: What can disqualify a candidate at presidential elections?
Answer(s):
o . Not applicable
Comments: There are no presidential elections. The head of State is the King.
Source: Constitution, part 2, articles 19 and 20.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2006/11/20
PC008
Independent candidates
Question: Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
Answer(s):
c . In legislative elections (Chamber 1)
Comments:
Source: Organic Law No. 27.11 relating to the House of Representatives, Articles 23, 27 (2011): http://www.sgg.gov.ma/Portals/0/lois/Loi_27-11_Fr.pdf
Verified: 2022/08/02
PC009
Question: If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 1), what are the registration requirements?
Answer(s):
a . Signature requirement (specify) b . Deposit requirement (specify) d . Other
Comments: Signatures of the candidates, pictures of the candidates, names of the independent candidates, the candidates' name lists and a deposit of 2000 Durham are required.
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 3, part 3, article 45.
House of Representatives Law, part 4, article 24.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2006/11/20
PC010
Question: If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 2), what are the registration requirements?
Answer(s):
a . Signature requirement (specify) b . Deposit requirement (specify) d . Other
Comments: Signatures of the candidates, pictures of the candidates, names of the independent candidates, the candidates' name lists and a deposit of 2000 Durham are required.
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 3, part 3, article 45.
House of Counsellors Law, part 4, article 29.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2006/11/20
PC011
Question: If independent candidates can compete in presidential elections, what are the registration requirements?
Answer(s):
e . Not Applicable
Comments:
Source: Constitution, part 2, articles 19 and 20.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2006/11/20
PC012
Public funding of parties
Question: Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
Answer(s):
b . Direct c . Indirect
Comments:
Source: Organic Law No. 29.11 relating to political parties, Articles 32-34: http://www.sgg.gov.ma/Portals/0/lois/Loi_29-11_Fr.pdf?ver=udBqyqqMSUHXgxtDpGhmCw%3d%3d
Verified: 2022/08/02
PC013
Question: If political parties receive direct/indirect public funding, when do they receive this?
Answer(s):
a . As related to the election period only
Comments:
Source: Constitution.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2006/11/20
PC014
Question: If political parties receive indirect public funding, identify the type of funding:
Answer(s):
d . Other
Comments:
Source: Constitution.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2006/11/20
PC015
Question: What is the basis of the public funding?
Answer(s):
a . Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance b . Based on result of previous election c . Based on current legislative representation
Comments: Article 32: The State grants legally constituted political parties annual support to help cover their management fees according to the following rules: a) a fixed annual allocation that is to be distributed equally among all political parties; b) political parties having obtained at least 3% without reaching 5% of the number of votes cast during the general legislative elections benefit from an additional amount equal to the aforementioned fixed allocation... c) annual support is granted to political parties having obtained at least 5% of the votes cast during the elections referred to above. The amount of this annual support is distrubuted on the basis of the seats and votes obtained by each political party during these elections.
Source: Organic Law No. 29.11 relating to political parties, Articles 32-34: http://www.sgg.gov.ma/Portals/0/lois/Loi_29-11_Fr.pdf?ver=udBqyqqMSUHXgxtDpGhmCw%3d%3d
Verified: 2022/08/02
PC016
Question: If political parties receive public funding, what is the specified purpose?
Answer(s):
e . Not Applicable
Comments:
Source: Constitution.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2006/11/20
PC017
Question: Are political parties entitled to private funding?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: 50. Donations to a political party, whether monetary or in kind, are limited to 600,000 dirhams (approximately 57,000 euros) per person per year.
Source: Council of Europe, Information Report on municipal and regional elections in the Kingdom of Morocco 8 September 2021 (2022): https://search.coe.int/congress/pages/result_details.aspx?objectid=0900001680a5ae69
Verified: 2022/08/02
PC018
Question: If political parties are entitled to private funding, for what period?
Answer(s):
d . Not Applicable
Comments:
Source: Constitution.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2006/11/20
PC019
Question: Which of the following party financing provisions are applicable?
Answer(s):
j . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Constitution.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2006/11/20
PC020
Question: Which of the following candidate financing provisions are applicable?
Answer(s):
j . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Constitution.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2006/11/20
PC021
Question: Who is responsible for administering and enforcing party income/funding regulations at national level?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Constitution.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2006/11/20
Vote Counting
VC001
Question: What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
b . Multi-ballot (each party has own ballot, voter picks one ballot and places in envelope)
Comments:
Source: House of Representatives Law, part 3, article 69.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC002
Question: What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
Answer(s):
b . Multi-ballot (each party has own ballot, voter picks one ballot and places in envelope)
Comments:
Source: House of Counsellors Law, chapter 5, part 3, article 38.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC003
Question: What are the characteristics of ballots used at presidential elections?
Answer(s):
s . Not Applicable
Comments:
Source: Constitution, part 2, articles 19 and 20.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC004
Votes are sorted/counted at
Question: Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
Answer:
a . The polling stations
Comments:
Source: Organic Law No. 27.11 relating to the House of Representatives, Article 78 (2011): http://www.sgg.gov.ma/Portals/0/lois/Loi_27-11_Fr.pdf
Verified: 2022/08/02
VC005
Question: What procedures are used in the initial count?
Answer(s):
b . Preliminary count of all ballots in ballot box e . Number of ballots reconciled against ballots initially received (minus spoilt and unused) l . Counted by hand s . Copies of results are provided to party agents
Comments:
Source: House of Representatives Law, chapter 8, articles 74 and 75.
House of Counsellors Law, chapter 6, articles 41 and 42.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC006
Question: Following the sorting and counting, to where are the results first transmitted for consolidation?
Answer(s):
a . Polling centre (several polling stations in same building)
Comments:
Source: House of Representatives Law, chapter 8, article 75.
House of Counsellors Law, chapter 6, article 42.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC007
Question: At what levels are seats allocated?
Answer(s):
c . Regional level (specify whether it is constituency/ province/ state/ department/other)
Comments: Constitutencies. 325 member House of Representatives (Majlis al-Nawab), popularly elected for five years.
Source: Constitution, part 3, article 36.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC008
Question: How are the initial/preliminary polling results transmitted and communicated to the different levels?
Answer(s):
a . Physically transported
Comments:
Source: House of Representatives Law, chapter 8, articles 74 and 75.
House of Counsellors Law, chapter 6, articles 41 and 42.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC009
Question: If the polling results are physically transported, what is transported?
Answer(s):
f . Certificate of result
Comments:
Source: House of Representatives Law, chapter 8, articles 74 and 75.
House of Counsellors Law, chapter 6, articles 41 and 42.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC010
Question: If the polling results are physically transported, what security measures are used?
Answer(s):
j . Other
Comments:
Source: House of Representatives Law, chapter 8, articles 74 and 75.
House of Counsellors Law, chapter 6, articles 41 and 42.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC011
When are ballots recounted?
Question: Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
Answer(s):
g . No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2022/08/02
VC012
Question: If automatically recounted, what is the trigger?
Answer:
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: House of Representatives Law, chapter 8.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC013
Question: If ballots are recounted by request, who can make the request?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: House of Representatives Law, chapter 8.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC014
Question: If recounted, who conducts the recount?
Answer(s):
j . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: House of Representatives Law, chapter 8.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC015
Question: Are preliminary results announced?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: House of Representatives Law, chapter 8, article 74.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC017
Question: Is there a legal requirement for the declaration of the officially certified results?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: House of Representatives Law, chapter 8, article 74.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC018
Question: How long after the close of polls is the certified results publicly announced? (if there is no legal requirement enter the average time)
Answer:
a . hours:
Comments: No specific time.
Source: House of Representatives Law, chapter 8, article 74.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2009/11/04
Media and Elections
ME002
Question: Which of the following types of radio stations are present at a national level in your country?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned c . Privately owned
Comments:
Source: http://www.tvradioworld.com/region3/mrc/
http://www.rsf.org/article.php3?id_article=6801
Verified: 2007/01/29
ME003
Question: Which of the following types of television stations are present at a national level in your country?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned c . Privately owned
Comments:
Source: http://www.tvradioworld.com/region3/mrc/
http://www.rsf.org/article.php3?id_article=6801
Verified: 2007/01/29
ME004
Question: Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers are present at a national level in your country?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned c . Privately owned d . Owned by political parties
Comments:
Source: http://www.tvradioworld.com/region3/mrc/
http://www.rsf.org/article.php3?id_article=6801
Verified: 2007/01/29
ME005
Question: Which of the following do you believe best describes the print media situation at the national level in your country?
Answer:
c . Competition exists between government newspaper and at least one private newspaper
Comments: Several new papers have been created between 1995 and 1997 out of a total of 644 existing ones. There are presently 430 papers in Arabic, 199 in French, 8 in berber, 6 in English and 1 in Spanish
Source: http://www.mincom.gov.ma/english/generalities/communic/
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME006
Question: What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of private radio stations?
Answer:
a . Over 60%
Comments:
Source: http://www.mincom.gov.ma/english/generalities/communic/audio_vi.html#rmb
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME008
Question: What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of private television stations?
Answer:
a . Over 60%
Comments:
Source: http://www.mincom.gov.ma/english/generalities/communic/audio_vi.html#rmb
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME014
Question: What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of the public television stations?
Answer:
d . Not applicable: no private radio stations exist
Comments:
Source: http://www.mincom.gov.ma/english/generalities/communic/audio_vi.html#rmb
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME015
Question: What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of the national level programming of the public radio stations?
Answer:
d . Not applicable: no public radio stations exist
Comments:
Source: http://www.mincom.gov.ma/english/generalities/communic/audio_vi.html#rmb
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME020
Question: Who grants licenses/frequencies to private broadcasters?
Answer:
a . Government
Comments:
Source: Press code 2002
http://www.mincom.gov.ma/french/journaux/codepress.html
http://www.mincom.gov.ma/english/generalities/communic/audio_vi.html#rmb
Verified: 2007/01/29
ME021
Question: Who is allowed to hold broadcasting licenses?
Answer(s):
e . Government departments
Comments:
Source: Press code 2002.
http://www.mincom.gov.ma/french/journaux/codepress.html
Verified: 2007/01/29
ME023
Question: Are any journalists currently imprisoned or facing criminal charges for exercising their profession?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: On May 21, journalist Ali Lmrabet was sentenced under the press code to 4 years imprisonment and fined $2000 (20,000 DH) for disrespect to the King, disparaging the monarchy, and challenging the country's territorial integrity. Lmrabet began a hunger strike before his trial, which he continued for 54 days. On June 17, his sentence was reduced to 3 years on appeal.
On June 5, Mustapha Alaoui, editor of the newspaper Al Usbua was arrested after his newspaper published a statement from an organization called Assaiqa that claimed to be involved in some of the May 16 attacks. The Government argued that his actions undermined public security. Alaoui, who was not jailed, received a 1-year suspended sentence, a fine of $50 (500 DH), and his newspaper was banned for 3 months.
Source: http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2003/27934.htm
Verified: 2007/01/29
ME024
Question: What legal instruments are used to regulate media coverage of elections?
Answer(s):
b . Secondary legislation (e.g. regulations)
Comments: It’s a Penal Code rather than a Media Law
Source: http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2003/27934.htm
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME025
Question: Which of the following bodies or agencies has a responsibility in the regulation of media coverage of elections?
Answer(s):
c . Government
Comments: The Government controlled the media generally through directives and guidance from the Ministry of Interior.
Source: http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2003/27934.htm
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME026
Question: What form does the responsibility, if any, of the EMB to regulate media coverage of elections take?
Answer(s):
a . Placing limits on what the media may report about an election
Comments: The Government controlled the media generally through directives and guidance from the Ministry of Interior. Publications that were judged offensive could be confiscated or indefinitely suspended. The Government may censor newspapers directly by ordering them not to report on specific items or events. The Government registered and licensed domestic newspapers and journals and could use the licensing process to prevent the publication of materials that exceeded its threshold of tolerable dissent. The Ministry of Interior controlled foreign publications by removing banned publications from circulation.
Source: http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2003/27934.htm
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME027
Question: Does the EMB monitor media coverage of elections?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: The Moroccan Election Law 1997
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020014250675&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Verified: 2007/01/29
ME028
Question: What form does the authority, if any, of the EMB to enforce remedies or sanctions against the media in case of breach of the rules on media coverage of elections take?
Answer(s):
b . Administrative penalty
Comments:
Source: Articles of Chapter 4 of the Press Code
http://www.mincom.gov.ma/french/journaux/codepress.html
Verified: 2007/01/29
ME029
Question: Do political parties or candidates have a right to have their replies to inaccurate or misleading media coverage published promptly and free of charge?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Articles of Chapter 4 of the Press Code
http://www.mincom.gov.ma/french/journaux/codepress.html
Verified: 2007/01/29
ME030
Question: What is the legal liability of the media if they report unlawful statements by candidates during election campaigns (e.g. defamatory or inflammatory speeches)?
Answer(s):
a . Criminal prosecution b . Administrative sanction
Comments:
Source: Articles of Chapter 4 of the Press Code
http://www.mincom.gov.ma/french/journaux/codepress.html
Verified: 2007/01/29
ME031
Question: Have the media or journalists' organisations adopted a code of ethics specific to elections? Please send us a copy.
Answer:
b . No
Comments: Code Of Ethics: National Union of the Moroccan Press, but not specific to elections.
Source: http://www.ijnet.org/FE_Article/codeethics.asp?UILang=1&CId=158597&CIdLang=1
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME033
Question: Which body, if any, is responsible for regulating free or paid access of political parties or candidates to the media during election campaigns.
Answer:
a . EMB
Comments: Ministry of Interior
Source: The Moroccan Election Law 1997
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020014250675&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/LoadLawBook.asp?SC=021020014150742&WideTbl=Y&LBShowHdr=N
Verified: 2007/01/29
ME034
Question: Which of the following types of radio stations provide political parties with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned c . Privately owned
Comments:
Source: Chapter 4, Sections 1, 2, and 3, Articles 285 to 295 of the Moroccan Election Law.
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME035
Question: Which of the following types of television stations provide political parties with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned c . Privately owned
Comments:
Source: Chapter 4, Sections 1, 2, and 3, Articles 285 to 295 of the Moroccan Election Law.
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME036
Question: Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers provide political parties with free printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned c . Privately owned d . Owned by political parties
Comments:
Source: Chapter 4, Sections 1, 2, and 3, Articles 285 to 295 of the Moroccan Election Law.
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME037
Criteria for allocating free broadcast time
Question: What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
Answer(s):
c . Based on result of previous election
Comments: Le temps consacré par les médias publics engagés dans la campagne électorale officielle est réparti en quotas entre les partis participant aux élections. Ces quotas, déterminés par décret, sont fixés sur la base de la représentativité des partis politiques dans les deux Chambres du Parlement (HACA). Airtime given to each of the political actors is calculated according to their level of representation, i.e., 50% of the airtime is reserved for political parties having their own group in the Chamber of representatives or Councillors, 30% is allocated to parties represented in one of the two Chambers but not having enough members to constitute a group and the remaining 20% is shared between candidates / alliances not represented in one of the two Chambers (CoE).
Source: Le rôle de la Haute Autorité de la Communication Audiovisuelle dans la gestion du pluralisme d’expression politique dans les radios et les télévisions
en période électorale (2021): https://www.haca.ma/sites/default/files/upload/Brochure_%C3%A9lections_2021_FR.pdf; Council of Europe, Information Report on municipal and regional elections in the Kingdom of Morocco 8 September 2021 (2022): https://search.coe.int/congress/pages/result_details.aspx?objectid=0900001680a5ae69
Verified: 2022/08/02
ME039
Question: Which of the following types of radio stations provide individual candidates (legislative) with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned c . Privately owned
Comments:
Source: Chapter 4, Sections 1, 2, and 3, Articles 285 to 295 of the Moroccan Election Law
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME040
Question: Which of the following types of television stations provide individual candidates (legislative) with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned c . Privately owned
Comments:
Source: Chapter 4, Sections 1, 2, and 3, Articles 285 to 295 of the Moroccan Election Law
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME041
Question: Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspaper provide individual candidates (legislative) with free printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned c . Privately owned d . Owned by political parties
Comments:
Source: Chapter 4, Sections 1, 2, and 3, Articles 285 to 295 of the Moroccan Election Law
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME042
Question: What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to individual candidates (legislative)?
Answer(s):
e . As agreed by special committee
Comments:
Source: Chapter 4, Section 3, Article 295 of the Moroccan Election Law
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME043
Question: Which of the following types of radio stations provide individual candidates (legislative) with paid broadcast time for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
e . None
Comments: Free of charge
Source: Chapter 4, Sections 1, 2, and 3, Articles 285 to 295 of the Moroccan Election Law
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME044
Question: Which of the following types of television stations provide individual candidates (legislative) with paid broadcast time and/or paid printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
e . None
Comments: Free of charge
Source: Chapter 4, Sections 1, 2, and 3, Articles 285 to 295 of the Moroccan Election Law
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME045
Question: Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers provide individual candidates (legislative) with printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
e . None
Comments: Free of charge
Source: Chapter 4, Sections 1, 2, and 3, Articles 285 to 295 of the Moroccan Election Law
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME046
Question: What are the criteria for allocating paid broadcast time and/or paid printed advertisement space to individual candidates (legislative)?
Answer(s):
i . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Chapter 4, Sections 1, 2, and 3, Articles 285 to 295 of the Moroccan Election Law.
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME047
Question: Which of the following types of radio stations provide presidential candidates with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
e . None
Comments: Not applicable. There are no presidential elections. Morocco is a constitutional monarchy.
Source: Chapter 1, Article 1 of the Moroccan Constitution.
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME048
Question: Which of the following types of television stations provide presidential candidates with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
e . None
Comments: Not applicable. There are no presidential elections. Morocco is a constitutional monarchy.
Source: Chapter 1, Article 1 of the Moroccan Constitution.
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME049
Question: Which of the following daily and weekly newspapers provide presidential candidates with free printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
e . None
Comments: Not applicable. There are no presidential elections. Morocco is a constitutional monarchy.
Source: Chapter 1, Article 1 of the Moroccan Constitution.
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME050
Question: What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to presidential candidates?
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Chapter 1, Article 1 of the Moroccan Constitution.
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME051
Question: Which of the following types of radio stations provide presidential candidates with paid broadcast time for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
e . None
Comments: Not applicable. There are no presidential elections. Morocco is a constitutional monarchy.
Source: Chapter 1, Article 1 of the Moroccan Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME052
Question: Which of the following types of television stations provide presidential candidates with paid broadcast for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
e . None
Comments: Not applicable. There are no presidential elections. Morocco is a constitutional monarchy.
Source: Chapter 1, Article 1 of the Moroccan Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME053
Question: Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers provide presidential candidates with paid printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
e . None
Comments: Not applicable. There are no presidential elections. Morocco is a constitutional monarchy.
Source: Chapter 1, Article 1 of the Moroccan Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME054
Question: What are the criteria for allocating paid broadcast time and/or paid printed advertisement space to presidential candidates?
Answer(s):
i . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Chapter 1, Article 1 of the Moroccan Constitution.
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME059
Television debates
Question: Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s):
d . No information available
Comments: Les radios et les télévisions publiques et privées peuvent continuer à diffuser des programmes liés à la campagne électorale jusqu’à la veille du jour du scrutin. Les radios et les télévisions privées ne sont pas tenues de participer à l’animation du débat public lié aux élections par une offre programmatique spécifique. Toutefois, si elles décident de couvrir la campagne ou d’organiser des débats électoraux, le cadre normatif fixé par la décision du CSCA leur est applicable. Translation: Public and private radio and television stations can continue to broadcast programs related to the election campaign until the day before election day. Private radio and television stations are not required to participate in the animation of public debate linked to the elections through a specific programmatic offer. However, if they decide to cover the campaign or organize electoral debates, the normative framework set by the decision of the CSCA is applicable to them.
Source: "Le rôle de la Haute Autorité de la Communication Audiovisuelle dans la gestion du pluralisme d’expression politique dans les radios et les télévisions en période électorale (2021): https://www.haca.ma/sites/default/files/upload/Brochure_%C3%A9lections_2021_FR.pdf;"
Verified: 2022/08/02
ME061
Question: Which of the following information in reporting the results of opinion polls are required to be disclosed by law?
Answer(s):
a . Person or agency that commissioned the opinion poll b . Geographical coverage c . Characteristics of the sample g . None
Comments:
Source: Part 3, Chapter 1, Sections 1 to 7 of the Moroccan Election Law.
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020014250675&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Verified: 2007/01/29
ME062
Blackout period for release of opinion poll results.
Question: What is the blackout period, if any, during which results of pre-election opinion polls may not be released to the public?
Answer:
f . 10 or more days
Comments: Article 24: Les services de communication audiovisuelle s’abstiennent, durant la période s’étalant du quinzième jour précédant la date de début de la campagne officielle à la fin du scrutin, de diffuser les résultats de tout sondage d'opinion en relation directe ou indirecte, avec les élections. Translation: Audiovisual communication services shall refrain, during the period extending from the fifteenth day preceding the start date of the official campaign to the end of the ballot, from broadcasting the results of any opinion poll directly or indirectly related to the elections.
Source: DECISION DU CONSEIL SUPERIEUR DE
LA COMMUNICATION AUDIOVISUELLE N°37-21
DU 21 KAADA 1442 (02 JUILLET 2021), Article 24: https://www.haca.ma/sites/default/files/upload/CSCA_D%C3%A9cision%20n%C2%B037-21%20Elections_VF_site.pdf
Verified: 2022/08/02
ME063
Question: Where, if at all, may exit polls be carried out?
Answer(s):
a . Inside the polling station
Comments:
Source: Part 3, Chapter 1, Sections 1 to 7 of the Moroccan Election Law.
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020014250675&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Verified: 2007/01/29
ME064
Question: If exit polls are permitted, when can the results be disseminated via the media?
Answer(s):
b . After all polls close
Comments:
Source: Part 3, Chapter 1, Sections 1 to 7 of the Moroccan Election Law.
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020014250675&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Verified: 2007/01/29
ME065
Question: When are the media, by law, allowed to report preliminary election results?
Answer:
c . After all polls close, after official results are available
Comments:
Source: Chapter 4, Section 5 of the Moroccan Election Law
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020014250675&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Verified: 2007/01/29
ME066
Question: Are the media allowed to project/predict winners before the final results are available?
Answer:
b . No
Comments: NA
Source: The Moroccan Election Law.
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020014250675&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Verified: 2007/01/29
ME067
Question: What resources does the EMB have for its work with the media?
Answer(s):
d . No one with full-time responsibility for media work
Comments: No one specific, but officers from different Moroccan media companies.
Source: http://www.wan-press.org/article.php3?id_article=4118
http://www.ijnet.org/FE_Article/trainingevent.asp?Terms=&UILang=1&CId=225945&CIdLang=1
Verified: 2007/01/29
ME068
Question: Have staff responsible for media relations received training for this work?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: http://www.wan-press.org/article.php3?id_article=4118
http://www.ijnet.org/FE_Article/trainingevent.asp?Terms=&UILang=1&CId=225945&CIdLang=1
Verified: 2007/01/29
ME069
Question: Which of the following has the EMB produced or organised?
Answer(s):
c . Press conferences/briefings
Comments:
Source: http://www.wan-press.org/article.php3?id_article=4118
http://www.ijnet.org/FE_Article/trainingevent.asp?Terms=&UILang=1&CId=225945&CIdLang=1
Verified: 2007/01/29
ME070
Question: Has the EMB provided or facilitated training for journalists in how the electoral process works?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: http://www.wan-press.org/article.php3?id_article=4118
http://www.ijnet.org/FE_Article/trainingevent.asp?Terms=&UILang=1&CId=225945&CIdLang=1
Verified: 2007/01/29
ME071
Question: Which of the following types of radio stations, provide free broadcast time to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned c . Privately owned
Comments:
Source: Chapter 4, Sections 1, 2, and 3, Articles 285 to 295 of the Moroccan Election Law
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME072
Question: Which of the following television stations provide free broadcast time to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned c . Privately owned
Comments:
Source: Chapter 4, Sections 1, 2, and 3, Articles 285 to 295 of the Moroccan Election Law
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME073
Question: Which of the following daily and weekly newspapers provide free print space to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned c . Privately owned d . Owned by political parties
Comments:
Source: Chapter 4, Sections 1, 2, and 3, Articles 285 to 295 of the Moroccan Election Law
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME074
Question: Which of the following types of radio stations provide paid broadcast time to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
Answer(s):
e . None
Comments: Free of charge
Source: Chapter 4, Sections 1, 2, and 3, Articles 285 to 295 of the Moroccan Election Law.
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME077
Question: What steps does the EMB take to make sure that it is communicating its message to the media?
Answer(s):
d . It monitors the media coverage of its own activities.
Comments: The Moroccan government controls Radio-Television Marocaine (RTM), which broadcasts in Arabic, French, English, Spanish, and three local dialects. All the television and radio stations with ability to broadcast nationwide are state-controlled regarding all issues.
Source: MOROCCO PRESS OVERVIEW 2002
Verified: 2005/05/08
ME078
Question: Which of the following do you judge to be significant barriers to the EMB in communicating its message to the media?
Answer(s):
b . Insufficient training of staff with responsibility for media relations
Comments: the need for effective training will increase this insufficient communication.
Source: http://www.wan-press.org/article.php3?id_article=4118
http://www.ijnet.org/FE_Article/trainingevent.asp?Terms=&UILang=1&CId=225945&CIdLang=1
Verified: 2007/01/29
ME079
Question: Overall, how effective do you judge the EMB's ability to communicate through the media during election campaigns to be?
Answer:
b . Quite effective
Comments: The EMB’s control over all actions done by the media with the training programs held will all lead to an effective communication in the future to come.
Source: http://www.ijnet.org/FE_Article/trainingevent.asp?Terms=&UILang=1&CId=225945&CIdLang=1
http://www.wan-press.org/article.php3?id_article=4118
MOROCCO PRESS OVERVIEW 2002
Verified: 2007/01/29
ME080
Question: Is there a maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Answer:
c . No information available
Comments:
Source: Organic Law No. 29.11 relating to political parties: http://www.sgg.gov.ma/Portals/0/lois/Loi_29-11_Fr.pdf?ver=udBqyqqMSUHXgxtDpGhmCw%3d%3d
Verified: 2022/08/02
Direct Democracy
DD002
Direct Democracy Provisions (National Level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy Procedures at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Morocco's Constitution of 2011, Articles 2, 132, 172, 174: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Morocco_2011.pdf
Verified: 2022/08/02
DD003
Mandatory referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Mandatory Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: Article 174: The bills and proposals of revision of the Constitution are submitted by Dahir to
referendum. The revision of the Constitution is definitive after having been adopted by way [vole] of referendum...
Source: Morocco's Constitution of 2011, Article 174: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Morocco_2011.pdf
Verified: 2022/08/02
DD004
Optional referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Optional Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: Article 172(b): The King can submit directly to referendum the bill of revision of which He takes the initiative.
Source: Morocco's Constitution of 2011, Article 172: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Morocco_2011.pdf
Verified: 2022/08/02
DD005
Citizens' Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Citizen’s Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Morocco's Constitution of 2011: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Morocco_2011.pdf
Verified: 2022/08/02
DD006
Agenda Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Agenda Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: The new constitution has enabled the possibility of agenda initiatives, but the specific law that describes the procedures has not been enacted yet. Article 14: The citizens [feminine] and citizens [masculine] have [disposent], within the conditions and following the modalities established by an organic law, the right to present motions in legislative matters.
Source: International IDEA Direct Democracy Database: https://www.idea.int/node/226186;
Morocco's Constitution of 2011, Article 14: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Morocco_2011.pdf
Verified: 2022/08/02
DD007
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Recalls at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Morocco's Constitution of 2011: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Morocco_2011.pdf
Verified: 2022/08/02
DD008
Question: What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for mandatory referendums at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):
a . Constitutional b . Specific laws/legislation
Comments:
Source: Articles 38, 39, and 109, Electoral Law; Article 105, Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD009
Question: What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for optional referendums at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):
a . Constitutional b . Specific laws/legislation
Comments:
Source: Articles 38, 39, and 109, Electoral Law; Article 105, Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD010
Question: What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for citizens' initiatives at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 38, 39, and 109, Electoral Law; Article 105, Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD100
Question: What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for an agenda initiative?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 38, 39, 121 and 122 Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD101
Question: What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for a recall?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 38, 39, 121 and 122 Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD102
Question: What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a referendum?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 38, 39, 121 and 122 Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD103
Question: What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 38, 39, 121 and 122 Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD104
Question: What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a recall?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 38, 39, 121 and 122 Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD105
Question: Who is responsible for checking the signatures?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 38, 39, 121 and 122 Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD106
Question: Which organisation(s), if any, is responsible for running non-partisan information or voter education campaigns to inform voters about the issue being addressed in a referendum?
Answer(s):
a . Agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms
Comments:
Source: Article 114, Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD107
Question: Which organisation(s), if any, is responsible for running non-partisan information or voter education campaigns to inform voters about the issue being addressed in an initiative?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Article 114, Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD108
Question: Which organisation(s), if any, is responsible for running non-partisan information or voter education campaigns to inform voters about the issue being addressed in a recall?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Article 114, Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD109
Question: What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for a referendum?
Answer(s):
b . Leaflets and pamphlets
Comments:
Source: Article 114, Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD011
Question: What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for agenda initiatives at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 38, 39, and 109, Electoral Law; Article 105, Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD110
Question: What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for an initiative?
Answer(s):
i . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Article 114, Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD111
Question: What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for a recall?
Answer(s):
i . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Article 114, Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD112
Question: Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in a referendum?
Answer(s):
g . None
Comments:
Source: Article 114, Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD113
Question: Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in an initiative?
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Article 114, Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD114
Question: Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in a recall?
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Article 114, Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD115
Question: What is the period during which these controls apply for a referendum?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Article 114, Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD116
Question: What is the period during which these controls apply for an initiative?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Article 114, Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD117
Question: What is the period during which these controls apply for a recall?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Article 114, Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD118
Question: Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for a referendum? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
d . No campaign organisations
Comments:
Source: Article 114, Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD119
Question: Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for an initiative? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Article 114, Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD012
Question: What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for recalls at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 38, 39, and 109, Electoral Law; Article 105, Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD120
Question: Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for a recall? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Article 114, Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD121
Question: Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a referendum? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
e . Other (specify)
Comments: speeches
Source: Article 114, Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD122
Question: Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for an initiative? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Article 114, Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD123
Question: Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a recall? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Article 114, Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD125
Question: Is the government permitted to campaign either in favour of or against any specific outcome to a referendum, initiatives or recall vote?
Answer(s):
b . No
Comments:
Source: Article 114, Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD127
Question: What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign for a recall?
Answer:
e . Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 38, 39, 121 and 122 Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD015
Question: Who is responsible for managing the administration of direct democracy mechanisms at the national level?
Answer(s):
e . Other (specify who)
Comments: Governmental Electoral Commission
Source: Articles 8 and 116, Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD016
Question: Does this agency/department also manage the administration of national elections?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Articles 8 and 116, Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD017
Question: Are mandatory referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
a . Yes, in all regions/states/provinces
Comments:
Source: Article 109, Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD018
Question: Are optional referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
a . Yes, in all regions/states/provinces
Comments:
Source: Article 109, Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD019
Question: Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Article 109, Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD020
Question: Are agenda initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Article 109, Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD021
Question: Are recalls currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Article 109, Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD022
Question: Are mandatory referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
a . Yes, in all municipalities/districts/communes
Comments:
Source: Article 109, Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD023
Question: Are optional referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
a . Yes, in all municipalities/districts/communes
Comments:
Source: Article 109, Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD024
Question: Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Article 109, Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD025
Question: Are agenda initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Article 109, Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD026
Question: Are recalls currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Article 109, Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD031
Question: Who can initiate a referendum at the national level?
Answer(s):
f . Other (specify)
Comments: The King
Source: Article 103, Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD032
Question: Who is responsible for drafting the mandatory referendum question?
Answer(s):
d . Legislature
Comments:
Source: Article 104, Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD033
Question: Who is responsible for drafting the optional referendum question?
Answer(s):
d . Legislature
Comments:
Source: Article 104, Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD036
Question: Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for mandatory referendums?
Answer(s):
e . Other (specify who)
Comments: The King
Source: Article 103, 104 and 105, Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD037
Question: Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for optional referendums?
Answer(s):
e . Other (specify who)
Comments: The king
Source: Article 103, 104 and 105, Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD040
Question: What are the requirements for mandatory referendums to pass?
Answer(s):
a . Simple majority (>50%)
Comments:
Source: Article 125, Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD041
Question: What are the requirements for optional referendums to pass?
Answer(s):
a . Simple majority (>50%)
Comments:
Source: Article 125, Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD043
Question: When is the outcome of a mandatory referendum binding?
Answer:
c . Never
Comments:
Source: Articles, 103, 104, and 105, Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD044
Question: When is the outcome of an optional referendum binding?
Answer:
c . Never
Comments:
Source: Articles, 103, 104, and 105, Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD045
Question: Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the citizens' initiative process at the national level?
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Article 103, Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD046
Question: Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the agenda initiative process at the national level?
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Article 103, Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD049
Question: Who may propose the registration of a citizens' initiative? Please specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Article 103, Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD050
Question: Who may propose the registration of an agenda initiative? Please specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Article 103, Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD051
Question: What material is necessary to accompany an application for registration?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Article 103, Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD052
Question: Who determines the title of a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Article 103, Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD053
Question: Who determines the title of an agenda initiative?
Answer:
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Article 103, Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD054
Question: Which, if any, of the following disqualify a proposed title of an initiative?
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Article 103, Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD055
Question: Which services are provided by the agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms before an initiative can be published?
Answer(s):
e . None
Comments:
Source: Article 103, Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD056
Question: Under what circumstances is an initiative checked for constitutionality or legality?
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Article 103, Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD058
Question: If a check of the constitutionality or legality of an initiative takes place, when does this happen?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Article 103, Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD059
Question: Which institutions, if any, are given an opportunity to propose an alternative to proposals contained in a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Article 103, Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD061
Question: What happens when there is a valid alternative proposal?
Answer:
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Article 103, Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD062
Question: When an initiative proposal and an alternative proposal are put to the vote on the same day, what choices does the voter have?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Article 103, Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD063
Question: Who decides the final ballot text?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Article 103, Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD064
Question: Once an initiative is qualified for the ballot, the vote on it takes place:
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Article 103, Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD065
Question: Which of the following individuals/positions may be subject to the recall mechanism?
Answer(s):
k . Not applicable
Comments: Only the King appoints and dismisses
Source: Articles 24 and 103, Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD068
Question: If a recall qualifies for the ballot, when is it put to the vote?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments: Only the King appoints and dismisses
Source: Articles 24 and 103, Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD069
Question: When does the election to replace an individual who has been recalled take place?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 24 and 103, Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD071
Question: Can an individual who is the subject of a recall stand on the ballot for his/her own replacement?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments: Only the King appoints and dismisses
Source: Articles 24 and 103, Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD076
Question: What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional) has been published?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 38, 39, 121 and 122 Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD077
Question: What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for a rejective referendum (optional) has been published?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 38, 39, 121 and 122 Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD078
Question: What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for a citizens' initiative has been published?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 38, 39, 121 and 122 Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD079
Question: What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for an agenda initiative has been published?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 38, 39, 121 and 122 Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD080
Question: What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 38, 39, 121 and 122 Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD081
Question: What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for a rejective referendum (optional)?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 38, 39, 121 and 122 Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD082
Question: What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 38, 39, 121 and 122 Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD083
Question: What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for an agenda initiative?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 38, 39, 121 and 122 Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD085
Question: What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for recall has been published?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 38, 39, 121 and 122 Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD087
Question: Where can proposals for an abrogative referendum (optional) be signed?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 38, 39, 121 and 122 Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD088
Question: Where can proposals for a rejective referendum (optional) be signed?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 38, 39, 121 and 122 Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD089
Question: Where can proposals for a citizens' initiative be signed?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 38, 39, 121 and 122 Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD090
Question: Where can proposals for an agenda initiative be signed?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 38, 39, 121 and 122 Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD091
Question: Where can proposals for a recall be signed?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 38, 39, 121 and 122 Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD092
Question: What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 38, 39, 121 and 122 Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD093
Question: What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a rejective referendum (optional)?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 38, 39, 121 and 122 Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD094
Question: What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 38, 39, 121 and 122 Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD095
Question: What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for an agenda initiative?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 38, 39, 121 and 122 Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD096
Question: What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a recall?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 38, 39, 121 and 122 Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD097
Question: What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 38, 39, 121 and 122 Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD098
Question: What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for a rejective referendum (optional)?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 38, 39, 121 and 122 Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD099
Question: What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments: No signatures are required, normal ballots for referendums only
Source: Articles 38, 39, 121 and 122 Electoral Law
Verified: 2005/05/02
DD129
Question: Are the results of referenda always binding, never binding or sometimes binding?
Answer:
a . Always binding
Comments: Article 174(b): The revision of the Constitution is definitive after having been adopted by way [vole] of referendum.
Source: Morocco's Constitution of 2011, Article 174: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Morocco_2011.pdf
Verified: 2022/08/02
DD130
Question: Are the types of issues to vote upon in a referendum constitutional changes only, other issues only or both constitutional and other issues?
Answer:
a . Constitutional changes only
Comments:
Source: Morocco's Constitution of 2011, Articles 172,174: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Morocco_2011.pdf
Verified: 2022/08/02
DD131
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy at sub-national levels (regional or local)?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: Article 139(b): The citizens [feminine] and the citizens [masculine] and the associations can exercise the right of petition with a view of demanding the inclusion [inscription] in the agenda of the Council, a question relevant to its competence.
Source: Morocco's Constitution of 2011, Article 139: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Morocco_2011.pdf
Verified: 2022/08/02
Voting Operations
VO001
Question: Approximately what percentage (on the basis of cost) of election day supplies and equipment are obtained or produced within the country?
Answer:
k . 0%
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2003/11/18
VO002
Question: Is there a code of conduct for election officials?
Answer:
b . No
Comments: There are some rules and regulations that should be applied in the Electoral Law.
Source: The Electoral Law.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
VO003
Electors vote at
Question: Where can electors vote?
Answer(s):
d . At specially designated polling stations h . By proxy
Comments: Article 70 (Translation): The voter is informed of the polling station where he will vote by a written notice...; Article 72 (Translation): Voters registered on the general electoral lists residing outside the territory of the Kingdom can vote by proxy.
Source: Organic Law No. 27.11 relating to the House of Representatives, Articles 70, 72 (2011): http://www.sgg.gov.ma/Portals/0/lois/Loi_27-11_Fr.pdf
Verified: 2022/08/02
VO004
Voting outside the country is permitted for
Question: Who can vote from outside the country?
Answer(s):
b . Citizens residing outside the country
Comments: Article 72 (Translation): Voters registered on the general electoral lists residing outside the territory of the Kingdom can vote by proxy.
Source: Organic Law No. 27.11 relating to the House of Representatives, Article 72 (2011): http://www.sgg.gov.ma/Portals/0/lois/Loi_27-11_Fr.pdf
Verified: 2022/08/02
VO005
Locations for voting outside of the country
Question: If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
Answer(s):
d . By proxy
Comments: Article 72 (Translation): Voters registered on the general electoral lists residing outside the territory of the Kingdom can vote by proxy.
Source: Organic Law No. 27.11 relating to the House of Representatives, Article 72 (2011): http://www.sgg.gov.ma/Portals/0/lois/Loi_27-11_Fr.pdf
Verified: 2022/08/02
VO006
Question: Can people vote in advance of the designated national election day(s)?
Answer:
a . No
Comments: Voting takes place from 8 a.m to 6 or 8 p.m.
Source: House of Representatives Law, part 3, article 69.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
VO007
Question: If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), how may they do so?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: House of Representatives Law, part 3, article 69.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
VO008
Question: If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), specify who:
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: House of Representatives Law, part 3, article 69.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
VO009
Question: Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
Answer:
b . No
Comments: No maximum is mentioned.
Source: Electoral Law.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
VO011
Voting method
Question: How do electors cast their votes?
Answer(s):
a . Manually marking of ballots
Comments: Article 75(c) (Translation): The vote is secret. The voter votes in a voting booth putting an indication in the place reserved for the list or the candidate of his choice on the single ballot stamped with the stamp of the local administrative authority.
Source: Organic Law No. 27.11 relating to the House of Representatives, Article 75 (2011): http://www.sgg.gov.ma/Portals/0/lois/Loi_27-11_Fr.pdf
Verified: 2022/08/02
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