Constitution of Morocco

[1] The constitution defines Morocco as a constitutional monarchy and lays out the fundamental rights of Moroccan citizens, it also defines the basis and structures of government, the council of ministers, and the parliament.

[2] The first Constitution of Morocco was adopted in 1962, 6 years after the country regained independence.

From and following that event, the King, Mohamed V, worked for the establishment of political and constitutional institutions.

It was called in response to the protests that took place earlier in the year demanding democratic reforms.

[7] Despite protest movements calling for a boycott of the referendum, government officials claimed turnout was 72.65%.