UPF Conference in Fez to Explore New Vision for Morocco’s Family Code

Rabat – Legal scholars, policymakers, and civil society representatives will convene at the Private University of Fez (UPF) on Saturday, April 12, for a pivotal conference on the Moroccan family code.

Hosted by the Higher Institute of Political and Legal Sciences, the event aims to spark critical discussions on the future of Morocco’s Family Code and its adaptation to the country’s evolving social and legal landscape.

The highly anticipated conference will take place at the “Professor Rachid Yazami Conference Hall” on the UPF campus, and will be led by Professor Mohammed Jamal Maatouk, a renowned law professor and legal advisor known for his insightful analyses on legislative reforms. 

A diverse audience, including Judges, lawyers, legal scholars, researchers, journalists, and students, as well as activists working on family justice and gender equality will notably gather to discuss the theme What Family Code Do We Dream Of?

Also encouraging the attendance of members of the public to take part in this critical dialogue, the conference seeks to hold space for new perspectives on legislative modernization while respecting Morocco’s legal traditions. 

Introduced in 2004, the Moroccan Family Code, or Moudawana, underwent significant reforms in December 2024. But discussions on further amendments continue as scholars and activists argue that certain aspects of the law should be updated to reflect new social realities, gender dynamics, and international legal frameworks. 

Professor Maatouk is expected to address the legislation’s potential evolution in response to societal changes, legal advancements, and institutional reforms in Morocco.