Provisional results from Morocco's parliamentary vote show the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), described as aligned with the monarchy, won 97 of the 395 seats in the legislature.
Election authorities reported voter turnout fell to 38 percent, a figure election observers and parties are likely to scrutinize as final tallies are completed. The published figures remain provisional and subject to confirmation by the national electoral commission.
With 97 seats in a 395-member parliament, PAM falls well short of an outright majority and would need to form a coalition with other parties to lead a government. Parties across Morocco will now assess the provisional distribution of seats as they contemplate potential alliances and the next steps in government formation.
Authorities are expected to finalise and publish the official results in the coming days. Political analysts and stakeholders will be watching how the provisional outcome, and the relatively low reported turnout, influence negotiations and the overall balance of power in Morocco's legislature.