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International Journal of Contemporary Research in Multidisciplinary

International Journal of Contemporary Research In Multidisciplinary, 2025;4(1):11-15

Breaking Barriers: Digital Activism’s Role in Changing Morocco’s Political Landscape

Author Name: Hafssa Chahbane;   Khalid Houssaini;  

1. Faculty of Letters, Dhar El Mahraz, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco

2. ENCG, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco

Abstract

Fueled in large part by the rise of digital activism, Morocco has witnessed in recent years a profound shift in its political and social landscape. With the widespread adoption of social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, ordinary citizens, especially youth, are increasingly using these tools to voice dissent, challenge long-standing political norms, and demand change. In a country where traditional political expression has often been restricted, digital activism has allowed marginalized voices to challenge long-standing power structures, advocate for social justice, and mobilize for political reforms. Yet, this newfound freedom of expression has not come without its challenges. The Moroccan government, wary of the growing influence of digital activism, has resorted to censorship, surveillance, and legal repercussions to maintain control over the flow of information. Despite these efforts, digital activism continues to play a pivotal role in shaping Morocco’s political discourse, providing a platform for movements calling for greater social justice, political reform, and human rights. On this basis, specifically focusing on the Moroccan Outlaws Movement which has emerged in response to the country’s legal framework, this article aims to highlight how activists have mobilized online to challenge laws as it also aims to explore the transformative role of digital activism in Morocco’s political landscape, focusing on how social media platforms have become powerful tools for freedom of speech and social change.

Keywords

Digital Activism, Freedom of Expression, Hashtag Movements, Social Change, Social Media Platforms