Legislative failure maintains male dominance

The results of the parliamentary elections in Morocco showed that progress in women's representation has been limited. The percentage of women increased from 20.5% in 2016 to 27.1% in 2026; however, the reality remains different at the local district level, which still dominates and exhibits very weak female representation of only 5.57%. Meanwhile, regional lists significantly contribute to boosting the presence of young and educated women, with more than 32% of the winners being under 35 years old, and 90% of the victorious women holding higher education degrees. Analyses indicate that the relatively noticeable improvement in national figures is due to institutional intervention in regional lists, rather than a fundamental change in voter behavior or the structure of local candidacies. This suggests that the future of the current parliament will be based on an elite with more seniority and experience, with a clear lack of youth representation and a genuine stagnation in renewing the political elite.

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