We need hospitals more than football stadiums, say Morocco's young protesters
Published: 10/4/2025

Young protesters in Morocco are rallying against the government's $5bn spending on a new football stadium for the 2030 World Cup, demanding better healthcare and education instead. Demonstrators have been taking to the streets, calling for free education, accessible healthcare, affordable housing, improved public transport, and other basic needs. The protests have drawn comparisons to past youth movements in Morocco, indicating a growing push for social change among the country's youth.