Morocco
North Africa
Documenting the prosecution of activists, artists and journalists in Morocco, the crackdown on peaceful protest, and the defenders working at risk.
Our position on Morocco
We call for the release of activists, artists and journalists imprisoned in Morocco for their expression, an end to prosecutions under the penal code for peaceful speech, and respect for the right to protest and to demand social justice.
HuMENA
Areas of work
What we work on in Morocco.
Civic Space & Freedoms
LatestMorocco | Following the Postponement of Mourad Habal’s Hearing, HuMENA Calls for His Immediate Release
Protection of Defenders
LatestMorocco | Authorities must release rapper and filmmaker El Mahdi Lyoubi and drop charges targeting his artistic expression
Digital Rights & Civic Tech
LatestHow Civil Society Organizations in North Africa Can Thrive Under Authoritarian Regimes
Diaspora & Exile Engagement
LatestJoint Letter to the Prime Minister of Morocco condemning the Extradition of Hassan al-Rabea
Chronicle
HuMENA's work in Morocco
Our statements, letters and reports on Morocco, newest first.
Aug 2026
STATEMENTS
Jul 2026
STATEMENTS
Oct 2025
JOINT STATEMENTS
May 2025
ANALYSIS
At the international level
Where this work meets the institutions.
UN UPR
Civil society submissions on press freedom and association
UN Special Procedures
Communications on detained journalists
EU Parliament
Briefings on rights conditions
Defenders
Cases we follow.
Human rights defenders, journalists and lawyers whose cases in Morocco we follow. Some people we document are not named here, for their safety.
Our publications on defenders.
Statements
Morocco | Following the Postponement of Mourad Habal’s Hearing, HuMENA Calls for His Immediate Release
12 Aug 2026
Statements
Morocco | Authorities must release rapper and filmmaker El Mahdi Lyoubi and drop charges targeting his artistic expression
30 Jul 2026
Joint Statements
Morocco End the crackdown on peaceful protests and uphold the right to demand social justice
1 Oct 2025
Analysis
How Civil Society Organizations in North Africa Can Thrive Under Authoritarian Regimes
15 May 2025
Letter
Joint Letter to the Prime Minister of Morocco condemning the Extradition of Hassan al-Rabea
13 Feb 2023Publications
Reports, statements, and analyses.
Morocco | Following the Postponement of Mourad Habal’s Hearing, HuMENA Calls for His Immediate Release
Morocco | Authorities must release rapper and filmmaker El Mahdi Lyoubi and drop charges targeting his artistic expression
Morocco End the crackdown on peaceful protests and uphold the right to demand social justice
How Civil Society Organizations in North Africa Can Thrive Under Authoritarian Regimes
Joint Letter to the Prime Minister of Morocco condemning the Extradition of Hassan al-Rabea
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