Moroccans are preparing to vote in a parliamentary election. The poll in the north African kingdom has been brought forward in response to the Arab Spring uprisings. It is the first since the introduction of a new constitution, proposed by King Mohammed VI, was approved by a referendum in July. It is expected to be a close contest between a moderate Islamist opposition party and a new coalition of liberals with close ties to the royal palace. Both parliament and the prime minister will have greater powers under the new constitution. The prime minister must now be appointed by the king from the party which wins the most seats in the assembly. However, the king still has the final say on issues of defence, security and religion. Polling stations are due to open at 0800 (0800 GMT) and close at 1900.
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