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The Geopolitician

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Morocco · Country watch

Lawyers Extend Strike, Weather Alert Issued

Moroccan lawyers continue their strike until October 8, while a weather alert warns of storms and heat affecting several regions.

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Business conditions in Morocco are deteriorating due to the extension of the lawyers' strike, affecting legal services, and severe weather alerts impacting agriculture and logistics.

In this briefing Moroccan Bar Association · Inzakan · Moroccan General Directorate of Meteorology

Internal tension

  • Public sector

Moroccan lawyers extend strike until October 8

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The Moroccan Bar Association has decided to extend its strike until October 8, protesting against a proposed law affecting the legal profession, Alyaoum24 reports. The strike has already lasted over three months, and the decision was made after a lengthy meeting in Rabat. The strike coincides with the upcoming autumn parliamentary session, where the contentious law will be discussed.

Impact Legal services in Morocco face continued disruption as lawyers extend their strike, affecting court proceedings and legal consultations.

Watch The autumn parliamentary session begins on October 8. · 8 October 2026

Sources: Alyaoum24 ↗

  • Retail

Clashes in Inzakan between campaigners and vendors

Clashes erupted in Inzakan between supporters of a political candidate and street vendors, leading to injuries and arrests, Agadir 24 reports. The confrontation near the city's bus station began with verbal disputes and escalated into physical altercations, resulting in three injuries and several arrests. The incident highlights tensions in the area amid the ongoing election campaign.

Impact Retail operations near Inzakan's bus station may face disruptions due to heightened tensions and security concerns.

Sources: Agadir 24 ↗

Safety & health

  • Agriculture
  • Logistics

Weather alert: storms and heat until Tuesday

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The Moroccan General Directorate of Meteorology has issued an orange alert for thunderstorms, hail, and strong winds affecting several regions from Sunday to Tuesday, Agadir 24 reports. The alert includes regions such as Taroudant, Midelt, and Ouarzazate, with expected rainfall between 20 and 30 millimeters. Temperatures could reach up to 42 degrees Celsius, posing risks to agriculture and logistics operations.

Impact Farmers and logistics operators in affected regions face potential disruptions due to severe weather conditions.

Sources: Agadir 24 ↗

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