Morocco
Historical data on women
Data on women’s right to vote and to stand for election, the date at which the first woman entered parliament, and female Heads of State or Government
Women's suffrage
Date of independence
For countries that become independent after 1940
1956
Women’s right to vote
Women’s right to vote
Year in which women obtained the right to vote
1959
National or local
Suffrage: National or Local
National
Restricted or unrestricted suffrage
Suffrage: Restricted or Universal
Universal
Notes
Suffrage: Additional Notes on right of suffrage
The right to vote was granted for both the local and national levels on 1 September 1959. This right was first exercised on 18 June 1963.
Women’s right to stand for election
Women's right to stand for election
Year in which women obtained the right to stand for election
1959
National or local
Stand for Election: National or Local
National
Restricted or unrestricted suffrage
Stand for Election : Restricted or Universal
Universal
Notes
Stand for Election: Additional Notes on right to stand for election
The right to vote was granted for both the local and national levels on 1 September 1959. This right was first exercised on 18 June 1963.
First woman in parliament
First woman in parliament
Year in which first woman entered parliament
1993