Morocco’s Democratic Left Federation has joined ongoing consultations with the Interior Ministry on reforms to the electoral framework ahead of the 2026 parliamentary elections, a party source told Hespress AR on Monday.
Two members of the party’s political bureau, Taher Mouhouche and Fatima Tamni, are representing the federation in the talks.
The same source clarified that earlier complaints about the federation being excluded from bilateral meetings stemmed from a lack of understanding of the ministry’s consultation process.
Initial discussions were limited to parties with parliamentary groups, which will later debate the reforms in parliament.
But the federation argues this approach is insufficient, stressing that all parties should have been included from the outset, especially since its proposals focus on cleaning up political life and restoring public trust.
“The aim is to ensure fair elections, free from corruption and the misuse of money that distorts competition,” the source said, adding that Morocco’s left needs stronger channels to bring its policy ideas to society.
The federation is also weighing potential electoral alliances with the Party of Progress and Socialism (PPS) and the Unified Socialist Party (PSU).
A final decision will depend on the outcome of talks with the Interior Ministry and on whether conditions for a transparent and equitable vote are met.
Ali Boutouala, a senior federation figure, said the party has already engaged in discussions with the PPS but still has reservations.
“What matters in an alliance is the program and keeping commitments,” he told Hespress AR. “That is what builds trust, between citizens and political parties, and within the left itself.”
Efforts to reunite Morocco’s fractured left ahead of the 2026 vote are underway.
Last week, Unified Socialist Party leader Jamal Aassri and Democratic Left Federation leader Abdessalam Aziz held bilateral talks with PPS Secretary-General Nabil Benabdallah to explore cooperation.
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