Constitutional Framework and Distinction dmechanisms
The 2011 Constitution clearly organizes the separation of roles. Article 47 states that His Majesty the King appoints the Head of Government from the party that wins the legislative elections. Article 105 entrusts Parliament with the possibility of overthrowing the government through a motion of censure, adopted by an absolute majority. Article 51 allows His Majesty the King to terminate the functions of one or more ministers, but not to dissolve the government as a whole. Dissolution of Parliament, as provided in Article 96, is an exceptional measure, reserved for serious institutional blockages. Systematic intervention would weaken the constitutional logic and the continuity of the State.
Historical and Comparative Dimension
Moroccan political history reminds us that dissolution is not a tool of routine management but a last resort weapon. Hassan II resorted to it in 1965, during a state of emergency, in a context of major crisis. Since then, the monarchy has favored stability and continuity. In comparative terms, in other constitutional monarchies, dissolution remains rare: in Spain, it has been used to break parliamentary deadlocks, while in the United Kingdom, it was long a political tool but its use has gradually been regulated. This perspective shows that His Majesty King Mohammed VI adheres to a tradition of restraint, where dissolution is the last resort, not a reflex.
Quantified Socio-Economic Context
Morocco is experiencing real economic and social tensions. The average annual inflation reached 6.1% in 2023 (High Commission for Planning), and the youth unemployment rate (ages 15–24) hovers around 35–36%. These figures explain social exasperation but do not constitute, by themselves, a constitutional blockage. Furthermore, trust barometers show significant distrust towards political parties: according to the CESE, less than a quarter of citizens claim to trust them. This credibility deficit weakens representation but does not justify immediate dissolution.
International and Geopolitical Dimension
His Majesty the King’s restraint is also explained by an international perspective. Morocco attracts more than $3 billion in foreign direct investment annually (World Bank, 2023). A sudden dissolution could alarm investors and muddle the image of stability that distinguishes the Kingdom in a region marked by chronic instability in the Sahel and Maghreb tensions. Thus, institutional continuity is also a message to international partners: Morocco remains a reliable State, where His Majesty the King guarantees stability beyond internal political turbulence.
Royal Strategy: Patience, Pedagogy, and Testing Institutions
His Majesty the King’s restraint reflects a strategic posture. By allowing institutions to function, His Majesty tests their capacity for self-regulation, obliging parties and intermediary bodies to assume their responsibilities and preserving the continuity of the State. This patience serves as a political pedagogy: it urges actors to demonstrate their maturity rather than relying on external solutions. Dissolving too quickly would mean abandoning this requirement for collective responsibility. The Throne Speech of 2022 illustrates this line: "We need credible political elites capable of addressing citizens' expectations and proposing realistic solutions."
GenZ212 and the Challenges of Political StructuringYouth mobilizations express a legitimate energy and urgency but suffer from a lack of structured claims and institutional relay. Without clear platforms or identifiable leadership, it is difficult to engage in sustainable negotiations that would allow for politically embodied responses. His Majesty the King’s choice not to substitute dissolution for dialogue encourages the creation of organized channels: citizen assemblies, advocacy platforms, institutional mediations, and local co-construction initiatives. The CESE, in its 2023 report, emphasizes that "Moroccan youth expresses a strong desire for participation but faces a lack of structured channels."Political Consequences and Desirable Scenarios
Maintaining the line of restraint opens three constructive paths: strengthening parliamentary mechanisms for control and expression; holding parties and political elites accountable to provide credible alternatives; encouraging the structuring of social movements into clear interlocutors. A dissolution makes sense only if it addresses a lasting formal blockage and a manifest impossibility to govern. As long as this scenario is not established, His Majesty the King’s caution aims to preserve the common good.
Conclusion
The silence of His Majesty the King is neither indifference nor weakness. It is a political choice that prioritizes stability, the maturation of actors, and the continuity of the State. It is up to Moroccan society to transform energy into recognized institutions, for parties to provide tangible responses, and for journalists to clarify this maturation process. Dissolving is governing by gesture. Not dissolving is governing by gravity.
Written by: Maroc Defender – @Empirechrifien1
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