Morocco’s Gen Z Movement: Examining the Roots of Protest and the ‘212’ Identifier

The current movement in Morocco is characterized by the absence of political parties, leaders, or established unions. It is spearheaded by digital groups like GenZ 212 and Morocco Youth Voice, leveraging platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Discord, and Facebook. The name ‘GenZ 212’ is a key element: ‘GenZ’ refers to the generation born between the mid-1990s and the early 2010s, and ‘212’ is the telephone area code for Rabat, the capital city. This highlights a youth-led movement rooted in the digital sphere, now manifesting on the streets.