Ghizlane Mamouni, a prominent Moroccan activist and lawyer, participated in a debate on the television program L'Info en Face on April 22, 2026, to discuss the state of marriage in Morocco. The show, broadcast on the Moroccan channel 2M, focused on legal reforms and social issues surrounding marriage, including child marriage and divorce rates.
During the program, Mamouni emphasized the need for stricter enforcement of the Family Code (Moudawana) to protect women's rights. She cited statistics from the Ministry of Justice indicating that child marriage cases, though declining, still numbered over 20,000 in 2025. Mamouni called for raising the minimum marriage age to 18 without exceptions.
The debate also covered the rising cost of marriage ceremonies, which Mamouni argued contributes to delayed marriages and social pressure. She referenced a 2025 study by the High Commission for Planning showing that the average cost of a wedding in urban areas exceeds 150,000 Moroccan dirhams, making marriage increasingly inaccessible for young couples.
Mamouni's appearance on L'Info en Face sparked widespread discussion on social media, with many users supporting her calls for reform. The show's host, Hassan El Fad, noted that the episode would be available for replay on the channel's website.
