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.
Source: Moroccan Association for the Support of the Nation’s Causes, Moroccan Front to Support Palestine and Oppose Normalization
Recommendations:
- 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.
- 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.
Source: Moroccan Association for the Support of the Nation’s Causes, Moroccan Front to Support Palestine and Oppose Normalization
Recommendations:
- 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.
- 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.