Saied didn't even run a campaign, preferring to issue statements concerning his positions on combatting corruption and decentralization of political and economic decision-making. He abstained from second round campaigning claiming it was unfair since his opponent is confined to jail on money laundering and tax evasion charges. His liability with secular voters is his opposition to an equal inheritance law promoted by the previous government. In another assessment from the WINEP, the most important issue to voters, the economy, was highlighted. S&P projects Morocco's real GDP growth for 2019 at 2.8% due to a decline in agricultural production and demand for exports.

Source: The North Africa Journal October 10, 2019 07:52 UTC