As Morocco's legislative elections approach, real estate developers operating in the Casablanca-Settat region have intensified meetings with electoral candidates, according to reports from local media. The meetings, which have taken place in recent weeks, involve developers active in the periphery of Casablanca, a major economic hub.
Sources familiar with the discussions indicate that developers are seeking assurances on land-use regulations and infrastructure projects that could affect their business interests. Critics warn that such interactions could lead to preferential treatment or opaque deals, though no concrete evidence of wrongdoing has been publicly documented.
Morocco's anti-corruption body, the National Authority for Probity, Prevention and Fight against Corruption (INPPLC), has previously flagged risks of undue influence in real estate and electoral financing. The INPPLC has called for stricter transparency measures, but specific investigations into these meetings have not been confirmed as of May 2026.
Electoral candidates from various parties have denied any improper agreements, stating that meetings with business leaders are routine and legal. However, civil society groups urge voters to scrutinize campaign financing and land deals in the region.
