Share this article:XBlueskyFacebookGet Article LinkAs Morocco heads toward legislative elections on Sept. 23, the former ruling Party for Justice and Development, often described as Islamist, might be expected to stage a comeback. The PJD has spent five years rebuilding since its massive defeat at the ballot box in 2021. The incumbent prime minister, billionaire mogul Aziz Akhannouch, has faced recurring criticism over alleged conflicts of interest, which the PJD has seized upon. Amid voter apathy and in a crowded field of parties, the ruling coalition may simply be rebalanced instead of being swept away. The PJD’s limited prospects also reflect a broader crisis for Islamist movements around the world.