Morocco: Elections bring victory for conservatives

The September 7th legislative elections in Morocco appear to have driven away left-wing parties and given an edge to the right and conservative parties that may enable them to form the next government within an alliance of 4 or 5 parties. In spite of the larger number of participating parties – 33, as compared to 26 parties in 2002 - only several of the seven major parties were able to bolster their position, and their share increased from 72% in 2002 to 80% of the next House.