Moroccans on social media have widely welcomed the detention of TikTok influencer “Moulinex,” who was placed in custody by an investigative judge at the Tangier Court of Appeal on serious charges, sparking renewed debate over harmful digital content and online protection for minors.
Many users described the decision as a necessary step to curb what they view as a growing wave of immorality and deviance online. Some called for “the harshest penalties” for content creators accused of encouraging minors to engage in inappropriate or dangerous behavior, saying such material threatens social values.
Najat Anwar, head of the child-protection group “Don’t Touch My Child,” told Hespress AR that Morocco is “experiencing a real awakening.”
“Both society and the state now understand that allowing deviant content to spread threatens children’s upbringing and undermines our values,” she said. Protecting minors, she added, is a “red line” that requires strict and deterrent penalties.
“Anyone who encourages minors to deviate or exploits them on social media cannot be treated lightly,” she said.
Anwar also urged the expansion of digital education in schools, stronger platform accountability, and greater promotion of positive content aimed at children. “Protecting children is a constant commitment, and the first step is deterring anyone who threatens their future,” she said.
Sociologist Ahmed Charak said harmful content must be countered with accurate and responsible representations. While freedom of expression is essential, he said, some creators overlook cultural norms, collective memory and accepted behavior — particularly when targeting children.
Charak noted that many Moroccans view the current digital landscape as an “era of triviality,” where large amounts of online content are poorly expressed, offensive, or openly challenge societal values and established norms.
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