An initiative of the Istiqlal Party

Welcome to the Istiqlal Youth Academy

We build leaders

الأكاديمية الاستقلالية للشباب — صوت الشباب المغربي

An initiative to encourage youth participation in public life — through training, dialogue and civic action that empower young Moroccans to take an active role in their communities.

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Who we are

Empowering the next generation of Moroccan leaders

The Istiqlal Youth Academy focuses on providing training, facilitating dialogue, and promoting civic action — so that young people don't just watch public life happen, they shape it.

Training — bootcamps and workshops in leadership and public policy
Dialogue — open channels between youth and institutions
Civic action — real community projects led by our members

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Our network

Members across all of Morocco

771 members in 13 regions — and 94% of them born after 2000. From Tangier to Dakhla and beyond, meet the generation behind the movement.

President — Istiqlal Youth Academy

Youssef Maazouzi

“Together, we shape Morocco’s next generation of leaders.”

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What we do

Programs built around four pillars

Every program of the Academy turns youth energy into concrete civic impact.

Civic Leadership Training

التكوين في القيادة المدنية

Bootcamps and workshop cycles on leadership, policy and communication.

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National Political Championship

البطولة الوطنية السياسية

A nationwide debate competition for Morocco's young political talents.

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Dialogue & Advocacy

الحوار والمرافعة المؤسساتية

Turning youth energy into development projects through dialogue.

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Voter Education

التربية الانتخابية والمشاركة

Guides and campaigns helping young Moroccans register and vote.

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Featured

Learning to act: the fundamentals of civic leadership

Meeting with young leaders from the 1st IYA edition

Watch how our first cohort learned the practical foundations of civic leadership — and became a change-maker network across Morocco.

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Events & highlights

Where the movement happens

Explore the latest events, workshops, and youth-led actions shaping the future of Morocco.

Rabat

National Youth Forum

Young leaders from all regions gathered to discuss civic engagement and leadership.

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Casablanca

Leadership Bootcamp

A full-day training focused on communication, teamwork, and youth empowerment.

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Online

Diaspora Youth Talk

A vibrant exchange with Moroccan youth abroad on political participation and identity.

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Together, we shape Morocco's next generation of leaders.

Youssef MaazouziPresident — Istiqlal Youth Academy

“The Istiqlal Youth Academy respects the new generation of youth. We open the door for dialogue and institutional advocacy, with two concrete measures that will transform this energy into development projects.” Istiqlal Youth Academy — September 2025

“A simple step-by-step guide showing you how to register on the electoral lists, so your voice can count and make an impact in the upcoming elections.” Voter education campaign — December 2025

“Notre travail consiste à former, accompagner et responsabiliser les jeunes dans la réflexion politique — pas seulement les istiqlaliens, mais toute une génération de citoyens curieux, critiques et désireux d'agir.” Youssef Oukhallou — Coordinator, Istiqlal Youth Academy Interview, L'ODJ — October 2025 →