Protest

19
Jul 2025
6:49 UTC

Morocco Tactical: Pro-Palestinian protests slated in Morocco, including Rabat, on July 19-20; maintain heightened vigilance

Current Situation:

  • Pro-Palestinian activists have called for protests in Morocco on July 19 and 20.
  • Activists will hold a gathering at Marrakesh’s Koutoubia Square following the Maghreb prayer on July 19, which is expected at approximately 20:30 (local time).
  • Pro-Palestinian activists have also announced a “national march” on July 20, starting at 11:00 from Rabat’s Bab el-Had Square. The destination of the march has not been specified.

Recommendations:

  1. Those operating or residing in Rabat and Marrakesh on June 19-20 are advised to allot for disruptions and maintain heightened vigilance in the vicinity of the aforementioned areas due to the slated protests and associated risk of unrest.
  2. American and Israeli citizens and Jewish individuals are advised to maintain a low profile in public and to avoid revealing their identities and religious and political inclinations.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL Medium
AFFECTED AREA Rabat, Marrakesh; Morocco
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL Medium
STRENGTH OF SOURCE Confirmed

Current Situation:

  • Pro-Palestinian activists have called for protests in Morocco on July 19 and 20.
  • Activists will hold a gathering at Marrakesh’s Koutoubia Square following the Maghreb prayer on July 19, which is expected at approximately 20:30 (local time).
  • Pro-Palestinian activists have also announced a “national march” on July 20, starting at 11:00 from Rabat’s Bab el-Had Square. The destination of the march has not been specified.

Recommendations:

  1. Those operating or residing in Rabat and Marrakesh on June 19-20 are advised to allot for disruptions and maintain heightened vigilance in the vicinity of the aforementioned areas due to the slated protests and associated risk of unrest.
  2. American and Israeli citizens and Jewish individuals are advised to maintain a low profile in public and to avoid revealing their identities and religious and political inclinations.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL Medium
AFFECTED AREA Rabat, Marrakesh; Morocco
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL Medium
STRENGTH OF SOURCE Confirmed