Moroccan voters focus on jobs and wages as election day nears

Moroccan voters are heading to the polls to elect a new parliament, with a focus on jobs, wages, and inequality. The next government will manage billions in investment as Morocco prepares to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Wednesday's elections come after deadly Gen Z-led protests almost a year ago and July's mass border crossing into Ceuta. Morocco's economy is growing, but jobs remain scarce, with 12.7% living in relative poverty.

Political parties are pledging to improve schools, hospitals, and housing. The king will choose the prime minister from the top-performing party, with potential candidates including a soccer boss and a female mayor.

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