Despite three people losing their lives the night before, Moroccan youths took to the streets again in a dozen cities on Thursday evening.
The demonstrators are demanding better education and healthcare, and the calls for the resignation of Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch are growing louder.
"Government, out!", was heard throughout the country.
Although Morocco's king is the country's highest authority, the protests in Morocco are focused on the government, which has the task of implementing his agenda. On Thursday, hundreds of people chanted that King Mohammed VI should intervene against the government. The demonstrations are said to have been peaceful this time. On Wednesday, three demonstrators were killed.
More than 1,000 arrested
Akhannouch said earlier on Thursday that he mourned Wednesday's deaths and praised the authorities for their handling of the demonstrations. He also opened up to meeting the demonstrators, at least partially, halfway.
Only through dialogue can we address the problems that our country is facing, he said.
More than 1,000 people have been arrested so far during the nearly week-long wave of demonstrations. At least 354 people, according to the Ministry of the Interior, most of them police officers, have been injured during the unrest.
Behind the demonstrations is the leaderless movement Gen Z 212. In a statement, they write that "the right to health, education, and a dignified life is not an empty slogan, but a demand).
"Do not want World Championship"
Eight women recently died at a hospital in Agadir, and many have seen their death as a clear sign of the government's skewed priorities.
"Healthcare first, we do not want World Championship" has been one of the most popular slogans during the demonstrations. Morocco is to host the World Championship in football together with Portugal and Spain in 2030. In preparation for this, a lot of money has been spent on renovating arenas or building completely new ones.
"The arenas are here, but where is the healthcare?", several youths shout.
