On August 19, 2026, the Moroccan Bar Association (Association des barreaux du Maroc) announced its decision to continue the indefinite strike, following a meeting of its national council. The strike, which began earlier this month, protests the draft law on lawyers (loi sur les avocats) currently under review in Parliament.
The association's leadership stated that the strike will persist until their demands are met, primarily calling for the withdrawal of certain provisions they deem restrictive to the profession's independence. They have urged the government to engage in meaningful dialogue to address their concerns.
The draft law, which has been debated for months, aims to regulate the legal profession, but lawyers argue that some articles infringe on their rights and professional secrecy. The strike has disrupted court proceedings across the country, with many hearings postponed.
As of now, no official response from the Ministry of Justice has been reported. The association has scheduled another meeting for next week to assess the situation and consider further actions if no progress is made.
