Morocco’s “Gen Z212” Raises Its Voice: Love for the King and Rejection of Corruption in a Patriotic Message That Shakes Social Media

By: Meryem Hafiani/ ALDAR

In a striking national scene that reflects the awareness and loyalty of Moroccan youth to their homeland, hundreds of members of the new generation, known as “Gen Z212,” took to the streets in peaceful demonstrations to express their deep love for King Mohammed VI and their aspiration for a Morocco free from corruption and favoritism.

Powerful slogans echoed in the streets and across social media, such as “We love our King and dream of a homeland without corruption,” sending a genuine patriotic message that caught the attention of observers both inside and outside the country.

This movement, which began in several major cities and quickly spread to the digital sphere, was not a protest in the traditional sense. Rather, it was the outcry of a new generation seeking deeper reforms and genuine social justice—without ever questioning the nation’s sacred values or constitutional symbols. Participants emphasized, through their posts and chants, that love for the King and the homeland does not contradict calls for positive change; it actually fuels them.

This youth-driven wave represents a qualitative shift in Morocco’s political and social expression, combining deep national belonging with critical awareness—a hallmark of the digital generation that engages freely and responsibly with their country’s issues. Experts in political sociology note that such movements reflect an unprecedented civic maturity, showing that Moroccan youth do not reject the system itself but seek to improve governance and fight the corruption that hinders national development.

These messages emerged at a time when some external actors are attempting to distort Morocco’s image or sow division within it. Yet the slogans raised by the young protesters made it clear that this generation can distinguish between constructive criticism and attempts to destabilize the nation. They remain firmly attached to their country and its institutions—perhaps more than ever before.

Thus, the campaigns #المغرب_أولا (#MoroccoFirst) and #MoroccoProtests have turned into a digital national platform conveying the message of a confident generation: a generation that loves its King, believes in reform from within, and wants its ancient Kingdom to remain a model of stability in a turbulent region.