Morocco plans to ban social media for under-15s
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Mali Actu
The Moroccan government plans to ban social media for under-15s and smartphones in primary schools under its 2026-2031 programme. The measures still need to be written into law and accompanied by a national digital education programme, according to Médias24.
The Moroccan government plans to legislate to ban social media use by under-15s and smartphone use in primary schools. These commitments appear in its 2026-2031 programme, presented on 19 October by head of government Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, Médias24 reports.
The plan also includes a national digital education programme, with gradual access to services according to age, stronger digital education and parental control tools for families. It includes the creation of a “Digital Child-Friendly Space” label.
The means of age verification and the implementation timetable remain to be defined. The government programme is due to be put to a vote in the House of Representatives on Thursday 22 October 2026; legislative provisions will be needed for the restrictions to take effect.
The measures were included in the Moroccan 2026-2031 programme, presented by El Mansouri on 19 October. The House of Councillors has also begun examining the programme, according to an announcement published the same day.
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