Youth Talk
Youth Talk began as an open dialogue space for Ouarzazate youth to express their voices and explore critical issues shaping their daily lives and future aspirations. Launched by Alfariq Association, the program's earliest editions were held in cafés, cultural spaces, and youth centers in Ouarzazate, creating an informal yet empowering environment to engage in citizen-led discussions. The topics tackled ranged from employment and education to migration and civic engagement. These early editions laid the foundation for a deeper, more structured journey toward youth involvement in public debate.
+680
Participants
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5
Areas visited in Draa Tafilalat
Editions since 2016
From City Talks to Regional Caravans Across Drâa-Tafilalet
In response to the growing need for inclusion and youth dialogue, Youth Talk evolved into a regional caravan program, visiting underserved and often-overlooked areas in the Drâa-Tafilalet region. In its last five editions, the program expanded to cover cities like Zagora, Tinghir, Errachidia, and surrounding rural zones. Each stop involved a two-day experience combining youth discussions, training workshops, and panels with local political figures and civil society actors. These gatherings allowed young people to share their lived realities and co-develop ideas on how to address regional challenges like unemployment, education reform, gender equality, and civic participation.
Building Youth Capacity and Strengthening Local Associations
Beyond conversation, Youth Talk became a platform for action-oriented training. The team integrated workshops and capacity-building sessions targeting both young participants and local NGOs. These covered practical skills such as community organizing, public speaking, project design, and advocacy techniques. With over 680 youth reached, 35+ sessions delivered, and deep collaboration with local actors, Youth Talk has grown into a cornerstone initiative of Alfariq, cultivating an informed, active generation of youth ready to shape the future of their communities—and of Morocco.
