The protests called by the so-called “Generation Z Movement” today in several Moroccan cities ended with little impact. The numbers were revealing: the number of journalists covering the protests exceeded the number of participants.
In Rabat, Casablanca, and Marrakech, the turnout at any protest did not exceed a few dozen, mostly middle-aged individuals and familiar faces from seasonal protests. The youth that the movement claimed to represent were notably absent. The promised “Generation Z” did not appear, nor did the digital power that had filled social media in recent weeks.
The slogans raised were peculiar and did not reflect clear social demands. Some referred to “demons,” while others wandered into marginal topics unrelated to people’s issues. The messages came out confused, and the symbolism that organizers attempted to build online collapsed in the face of the stark reality on the ground.
Today’s scene revealed the end of an illusion. What is called “Generation Z” did not evolve into a revolutionary movement. People did not take to the streets, the streets did not respond, and the momentum promoted by the creators of virtual noise did not materialize.
The message is clear: Moroccans are able to distinguish between serious discussion and digital nonsense. The real youth, who work, study, and create, find no resonance in slogans about “demons” or in movements lacking substance.
