Morocco Time Change: Summer Time, Student Sleep and the Winter Debate

Introduced in 2018, this choice forces people to wake up in the dark, disrupting the body. According to psychologist Bouchra El Mourabiti, returning to legal time (GMT) would bring wake-up time closer to natural light, promoting hormonal awakening and reducing children’s stress. This adjustment would also make morning travel safer and allow for better family organization, particularly in rural areas.

On Bladi.net : Morocco Debates Permanent End to Daylight Saving Time Amid Health Concerns

In education, this discrepancy with the biological clock causes sleep deprivation and impairs mental alertness. Expert Jamal Chafik, interviewed by Hespress, observes that students are tired and less engaged, forcing teachers to slow the pace of lessons, which harms the quality of learning. In response, professionals recommend flexible solutions, such as delaying the start of classes in winter, to prioritize young people’s mental health and cognitive development.