Morocco’s national election observer body says voting last week was largely free and fair, though it is investigating sporadic cases of vote-buying and expressed concern about low turnout.
The moderate Islamist Party of Justice and Development won on Friday’s legislative election, beating out a party with close ties to the royal palace.
The PJD, which first won elections in 2011 after Arab Spring protests, is now working on building a coalition government.
The National Council of Human Rights, which oversees election monitoring, released a preliminary report on Sunday noting sporadic irregularities.
Council president Driss El Yazami told reporters the elections took place in a “serene and transparent climate.”
However, he expressed concern about the 43% turnout rate.
Some Moroccans see voting as futile because greatest power rests with the king.
