Influence struggle intensifies for four seats in Al Hoceima constituency in 2026 elections

The Al Hoceima constituency is heading for a fierce electoral competition in the legislative elections scheduled for September 23, 2026, where parties are vying for four seats.
In the 2021 elections, the Istiqlal Party, led by Noureddine Moudian, came first with over 22,000 votes, followed by the National Rally of Independents with Boutahir Boutahiri, then the Authenticity and Modernity Party and the Popular Movement.
Major parties are renewing the candidacy of familiar faces like Mohamed Hammouti and Mohamed Aaraj, while others are fielding newcomers such as Mohamed Hammoudani and Karim Boutahiri.
Analysts believe traditional elites rely on their electoral bases, while new parties seek to break the monopoly.
The results will determine whether changes succeed in penetrating traditional strongholds or whether local influence prevails.