Demonstrators in Casablanca chanted "The people want the king's intervention" on Thursday, October 2nd, marking a direct address to King Mohammed VI by protestors for the first time amidst ongoing youth demonstrations across Morocco. These chants were heard on October 2nd between 8:38 PM and 9:35 PM UTC, as reported by social media accounts. In Fez, demonstrators concluded their gathering at 8 PM on October 2nd, applauding the police before dispersing peacefully, according to social media reports. Similar scenes unfolded in Rabat, where demonstrators applauded law enforcement and stated, "Our problem is not with the police, but with the government." In Khouribga, a group of young people held a peaceful demonstration in the city center, presenting bouquets of roses to authorities upon concluding their protest. These developments follow earlier reports from October 2nd, where Casablanca authorities officially denied false evacuation rumors that had caused panic. Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch had also expressed openness to dialogue to de-escalate broader protests across the country, which have seen escalating unrest and riots. Previously, masked individuals attacked the headquarters of the Royal Gendarmerie in the Qulaya region on Wednesday night, October 1st.
