Rabat, October 21, 2026 – The Europe Today: Morocco’s government has proposed restricting children under the age of 15 from accessing social media platforms and potentially harmful online games as part of a broader initiative to strengthen child protection in the digital environment.
The proposal is outlined in the government’s programme for the 2026–2031 legislative term, which includes measures to address emerging social and digital challenges and promote a safer online environment for children.
Under the proposed measures, the government also plans to prohibit smartphone use in primary schools and provide parental control tools to help families monitor and manage children’s online activities.
The initiative reflects growing concerns over children’s exposure to harmful online content, unsafe digital interactions and other risks associated with unrestricted access to internet platforms.
The proposed restrictions place children’s digital safety among the key priorities of the government’s broader policy agenda, highlighting the need for coordinated efforts to protect young users in an increasingly digital society.
However, questions remain regarding how the proposed restrictions would be enforced, how compliance would be ensured across different platforms, and what responsibilities would be assigned to parents, schools, technology companies and public authorities.
The effectiveness of the measures will depend on the detailed regulations adopted, the enforcement mechanisms established and the cooperation of all stakeholders involved in children’s digital protection.
The proposal forms part of Morocco’s wider efforts to address social challenges and strengthen safeguards for children amid the growing influence of digital technologies in everyday life.
