Morocco Election Results 2026: Deciphering the 395-Seat Parliament and Next Coalition Talks

• The Arab Post
• . September 25, 2026
• . Update: September 30, 2026 12:56 pm
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After the dust had settled from the vote of the legislative elections in Morocco on September 23, the official results of those elections have led to a significant change in the political landscape. Morocco election results, With the dust having settled after the political elections in Morocco of September 23, the official results o,f those elections have ushered in a new political realignment. The Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) has emerged as the biggest party, transforming the parliamentary picture in the country’s 395-seat parliament. But a lack of a clear majority is prompting the kingdom to prepare for complicated talks, however. The details of the provisional numbers, the unexpected comeback of the Justice and Development Party (PJD) and the implications for the expected next coalition negotiations are detailed below.

Breaking Down the 395-Seat Parliament Numbers

The provisional results, provided by the Ministry of Interior, reveal a very polarised electorate. The governing tripartite coalition still has a strong influence, but the balance of power has been turned upside down.

PAM Takes the Lead

The center-right Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) has captured the most significant share of seats in the parliament comprising 395 seats. The past government led by National Rally of Independents (RNI) is placed second with 66 seats, noob prior to 102 in 2021. The conservative Istiqlal Party is a close competitor with 65 seats.

The Resurgence of the PJD

The remarkable recovery of the Islamist Justice and Development Party (PJD) is one of the most distinguishing narratives in the Morocco election results 2026. The party came from a disastrous performance last year, when it won only 13 seats in 2021, but built momentum after making concerted efforts on the grassroots to earn 54 seats and make it a serious threat in the House of Representatives.

What to Expect from the Next Coalition Talks

According to the Moroccan Constitution, the Head of Government is nominated by the king by the party that won the elections. So PAM is now in the driver’s seat to create the next administration. But an absolute majority of 198 seats is needed to form a government.

In the upcoming coalition negotiations, it is likely to be a tense negotiation because of the following factors:

• Pre-Election Friction: PAM and the National Rally of Independents (RNI), who are in a coalition government since 2021, were embroiled in intense political accusations during the last weeks of the campaign, making an easy continuation of their partnership a complicated affair. 
• Economic Pressures: The new coalition’s first task must be to deal with the immediate economic concerns such as inflation, water scarcity, and serious youth unemployment. 
• Mega-Projects: The Government will directly oversee billions of dollars of investments in infrastructure supported by the Maroc.ma portal, and prepare the country to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup together with Spain and Portugal. 

The Impact of Historic Low Voter Turnout

In addition to the changing seat makeups, there are two key narratives political analysts at Al Jazeera and Reuters point to: 1) historic political disengagement and 2) the political surge of the anti-establishment candidate.

Official figures show that national voter turnout dropped to 38.08% from 50.86% in 2021. This is the 2nd lowest participation in Moroccan history. The low turnout reflects a general lack of trust in the government among young people, leaving the next government with a huge challenge to bring real, clear economic improvement rather than drivel.

Morocco election results 2026 have completely reshaped the country’s political landscape. The Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) won the 395-seat parliament, but the resurgence of the Justice and Development Party (PJD) and the significant decreases in voter turnout point to a very polarised electorate that is frustrated. The outcome of the next round of coalition negotiations will be a key test as the country approaches monumental economic deadlines, and will determine whether Morocco is able to form a single, stable government to achieve its ambitious 2030 targets.

FAQs – Morocco election results

Q1: What are the final Morocco election results 2026? 

A: PAM got 97 seats, with RNI being in the second position with 66 seats, Istiqlal in the third position with 65 seats, and the PJD being the fourth with 54 seats in the parliament of 395 seats.

Q2: How many seats are needed to form a government? 

A: A party or coalition needs to get at least 198 seats in the House of Representatives to form an absolute majority.

Q3: Who will lead the next coalition talks? 

A: Being the party that holds the majority of the seats, PAM has constitutional rights to lead the next talks and name the head of the government.

Q4: What was the voter turnout? 

A: Voting in the 2026 legislative elections recorded a national turnout of 38.08%, which is considerably lower than in previous elections.

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