Makhzen
The Makhzen is the governing establishment and power network surrounding the Moroccan monarchy, traditionally associated with the royal court, the central administration, security services, and influential elites. In common political discourse, it refers to the informal structures through which state power is exercised beyond formal constitutional institutions.
Etymology and usage: The term derives from the Arabic makhzan, meaning storehouse or treasury, and by extension
Structure and influence: The Makhzen is not a single institution but a loose, overlapping set of actors
Modern usage: The term is widely used in Morocco and in Maghrebi discourse to describe the enduring