Thousands of protesters gathered in the Moroccan capital of Rabat on Saturday, April 19, 2026, in a major demonstration of solidarity with Palestinians amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The rally, organized by the Moroccan Front for Supporting the Nation and Against Normalization, saw participants march from Bab El Had to the parliament building.
Protesters carried Palestinian flags and banners condemning the war in Gaza and calling for an end to the Moroccan government's normalization of relations with Israel. Chants criticized the Abraham Accords, which Morocco joined in 2020, and demanded the closure of the Israeli liaison office in Rabat.
The demonstration reflects continued public opposition to normalization within Morocco, despite the official diplomatic ties. Organizers framed the protest as a rejection of "genocide" in Gaza and a call for Arab nations to support Palestinian rights. Security forces were present but the event remained peaceful.
The protest coincides with regional tensions and international efforts to broker a lasting ceasefire. It underscores the persistent gap between official foreign policy and popular sentiment in Morocco regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
