Morocco's king urges speedy reforms to boost jobs, rural development


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  • Saturday, 11 Oct 2025

A street vendor sits next to her merchandise in Jemaa el-Fnaa square, in Marrakesh, Morocco, October 21, 2024. REUTERS/Stelios Misinas

RABAT (Reuters) -King Mohammed VI of Morocco on Friday called for accelerating reforms to create jobs for young people, improve public services, and reduce regional inequalities by giving greater attention to the mountain and oasis regions.

The King made the call in a speech at the opening of the country's parliament, a week after widespread youth-led protests demanding better health, education and an end to corruption.

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