Morocco’s Wealth Gap: Poor Country or Unequal Economy?
6 February 2026
The resurgence on social media of a statement by former MP Omar Balafrej, describing Morocco as a “poor country” compared with its Maghreb neighbors, has reopened the debate (…)
Omar Balafrej
Morocco Considers Amnesty for Small Cannabis Growers Amid Legalization Debate
30 April 2021
While Morocco is in the process of legalizing the use of cannabis, many people believe that growers pose a danger to society. This is not the case for Omar Balafrej.
Moroccan MP Omar Balafrej Exits Politics to Support Young Entrepreneurs
27 March 2021
After announcing it last October, deputy Omar Balafrej, known for his honesty and seriousness within the Moroccan parliament, has confirmed his withdrawal, at least (…)
Moroccan Government Pressed on Repatriation Plans for Citizens Stranded Abroad Due to COVID-19
29 May 2020
The fate of Moroccan citizens stranded abroad due to the covid-19 pandemic is a concern for the left-wing deputy, Omar Balafrej. He has questioned the government about the date (…)
Morocco Considers Unified Health Coverage Amid Calls for Post-Crisis Reforms
27 April 2020
FGD deputy and city councilor of Rabat Omar Balafrej, advocates for a unified medical coverage system. This was during a remote conference organized by the Democratic and (…)
Morocco’s COVID-19 Tracking App Raises Privacy Concerns Among Lawmakers
24 April 2020
The mobile application that allows tracking the movements of citizens during this confinement period is causing distrust of MP Omar Balafrej, who on Wednesday sent a written (…)
Moroccan Lawmaker Proposes Economic Relief Plan Amid Coronavirus Crisis
20 March 2020
Deputy Omar Balafrej is concerned about the management of the fund set up to fight the effects of coronavirus in Morocco. On Wednesday, he presented a list of proposals to the (…)
Moroccan Lawmaker Proposes Sex Education in Schools to Combat Online Risks
21 February 2020
Omar Balafrej, deputy of the Democratic Left Front (FGD), has called for the inclusion of sex education in school textbooks.
Moroccan Lawmaker Proposes Amnesty Bill for Rif Protesters and Activists
4 January 2020
Omar Balafrej, deputy of the Federation of the Democratic Left (FGD) is committed to his draft law of general amnesty for the detainees of the Hirak movement of the Rif as well (…)
Moroccan Lawmaker Pushes for Amazigh New Year as National Holiday
19 December 2019
Omar Balafrej, a deputy of the Federation of the Democratic Left, is carrying a claim of his Amazigh activists that has remained unsatisfied. He proposes that January 13, which (…)