MOROCCO was yesterday awaiting the final results from polls in which moderate Islamists emerged as the dominant political force, the latest religious party to achieve huge gains on the back of the Arab Spring.

Moroccans are choosing a new parliament today in Arab Spring-inspired elections that are facing a boycott by democracy campaigners who say the ruling monarchy is not committed to real change.

A performance by Elton John sparked outrage among Morocco’s anti-gay conservatives and tested the limits of the country’s modernisation drive.

Elton John is to headline a music festival in Morocco, despite protests from Islamic political parties.