The 2026 Digital News Report published by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism highlights the continued transformation of Morocco’s media landscape, with digital platforms dominating news consumption while public trust in the media remains at 28%.
According to the report, Hespress remains Morocco’s most widely used digital news platform, recording a weekly reach of 52%. It is followed by Hibapress at 29% and Chouf TV at 26%, while the digital platform of 2M ranks fourth with 25%.
Among traditional media outlets, 2M remains the country’s most-watched television channel with 39%, ahead of Al Aoula at 34%, Medi 1 TV at 28%, and Al Maghribia at 22%.
The report notes that online sources have become the primary source of news for Moroccans, with 83% relying on digital platforms, compared with 41% for television and just 12% for print newspapers.
Regarding social media, Facebook remains the leading platform for news consumption at 59%, followed by YouTube at 47%, Instagram at 38%, and WhatsApp at 35%. Meanwhile, TikTok is used for news by 26% of respondents.
The study also recorded a rise in news sharing through social media and messaging applications, reaching 36% of users.
Despite strong engagement with news content, overall trust in the media remains low at 28%, below the global average of 37%.
At the same time, several Moroccan media organizations continue to enjoy relatively high levels of public trust. Medi 1 TV ranked first with a trust score of 72%, followed by Al Aoula at 70%, while SNRT News and Medi 1 Radio each recorded 69%. Trust in Hespress stood at 67%.
The report further found that 54% of Moroccans are concerned about misinformation and fake news, while 46% say they sometimes or frequently avoid following the news.
It concludes that public debate in Morocco is increasingly shaped by digital platforms and content creators, particularly following youth-led mobilizations in 2025 around education, healthcare, corruption, and public spending priorities.