Morocco caps digital campaign spending to ensure electoral fairness

Yesterday 17:00

Morocco’s Ministry of Interior has introduced new rules to regulate digital campaign spending ahead of upcoming elections. According to a draft decree adopted by the government council, expenses made through digital channels cannot exceed one-third of the overall spending limit set for each candidate.

The decree establishes specific caps: 800,000 dirhams per local candidate list and 1.5 million dirhams per regional list. These measures aim to prevent financial imbalances in a context where digital platforms are increasingly central to political campaigns.

The reforms also seek to ensure equal opportunities among candidates. By defining “digital means” broadly—including social media, online platforms, apps, and artificial intelligence tools—the decree allows candidates to diversify their content with ads, calls, debates, and interactive exchanges with voters.

Additionally, the total campaign spending limit has been raised from 500,000 to 600,000 dirhams per candidate to account for rising campaign costs. Expenses related to post-election reporting can now also be included in the total, improving transparency and reflecting the true costs of running a campaign.

Through these updates, the Interior Ministry aims to adapt the electoral framework to the digital age while ensuring fairness, transparency, and good governance in Morocco’s elections.