Morocco: Planned Demonstrations in Rabat and Casablanca on August 2nd and 3rd

Location: Casablanca- Intersection Boulevard Moulay Youssef and Brahim Roudani Circle – Adjacent to U.S. Consulate
Time: Friday, August 2nd at 7:00 p.m.

Location: Rabat- Protestors will gather at Bab El Had and then proceed towards the Parliament
Time: Saturday, August 3rd at 11:00 a.m.

Location: Casablanca- Intersection Boulevard Moulay Youssef and Brahim Roudani Circle – Adjacent to U.S. Consulate
Time: Saturday, August 3rd at 6:00 p.m.

Protests are also likely in typical gathering places in other major cities from Friday afternoon throughout the weekend.

Though protests in Morocco are normally peaceful, these events may have large turnouts and crowds may be emotionally charged. Heavy traffic and street closures could result in congestion and delays in the areas of the largest gatherings. Security services may try to prevent large gatherings, creating the potential for more dangerous situations.

Additionally, please consider staying clear of large crowds. Large gatherings can be unpredictable even when their intentions are peaceful. Other precautions and considerations include:

Actions to take: 
Avoid the area of the anticipated protests. 
Monitor local media for updates. 
Be aware of your surroundings. 
Avoid large crowds. 
Keep a low profile. 
Carry proper identification. 
Use caution when walking or driving at night.