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How are members of Morocco’s House of Councillors selected?

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In Morocco’s constitutional monarchy, the legislative branch is bicameral, consisting of the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors.12

Members of the 120-seat House of Councillors are selected to serve six-year terms through an indirect election process. Rather than being chosen by direct popular vote, these representatives are elected by:

Local councils
Trade unions
Professional associations3

In contrast, the 395 members of the House of Representatives are directly elected by the public for five-year terms. While these institutions are part of the formal parliamentary structure, the king retains significant authority over the government and national policy.32