Most Moroccans support tougher action against uncivil behavior in public spaces, with 86% backing penalties for people who break common rules, according to a new survey by the Economic, Social and Environmental Council.
The study found that people believe changing behavior will require more than punishment alone. Seven out of 10 respondents said awareness campaigns are the best way to improve civic conduct, while 63% supported stricter enforcement.
Nearly half said good role models and stronger citizen participation could also make a difference, and 36% pointed to the need for better infrastructure.
According to the report, littering and damage to public property remain the biggest complaints. Around 77% of respondents said these are the uncivil behaviors they notice the most.
Dangerous or disrespectful behavior on roads followed closely at 74%, while 40% pointed to violence and aggressive conduct.
According to the survey, public roads and urban spaces suffer the most from these actions, with 67% identifying them as the main trouble spots.
Public transport and public facilities came next at 61% each, while beaches and natural areas were mentioned by 37%. Another 26% said uncivil behavior has also become a problem on social media and online platforms.
While the survey showed broad support for action against uncivil behaviour, it also found that many Moroccans think the overall situation is improving.
59% said civic behavior in public spaces is either high or relatively high, although only 7% rated it as very high. The same percentage, 59%, said public behavior has improved over time, while 24% saw no major change and 18% believed it has become worse.
Despite those negative signs,the report also highlighted positive everyday habits. Helping vulnerable people ranked first among the civic actions mentioned by respondents, with 66% saying they regularly see or practice it.
Respect for others came next at 57%, followed by politeness at 54%. Honesty was cited by 43%, while 45% pointed to punctuality and keeping commitments.
The council said Morocco has a long tradition of solidarity, mutual respect and putting the public interest first, values that continue to appear during times of crisis and national mobilization efforts.
At the same time, it warned that several practices still harm public life, including poor waste disposal, vandalism and risky road behavior. The report also noted that some sports venues, especially stadiums, occasionally witness isolated incidents of misconduct linked to the tension surrounding competitive matches.
The survey was based on interviews with 1,012 people and forms part of the council’s broader work on promoting stronger citizenship and protecting shared public spaces.
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