Rabat, October 16, 2026 — His Majesty King Mohammed VI chaired the appointment ceremony of Morocco’s new government on Friday at the Royal Palace in Rabat, with Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri appointed as Head of Government.
The newly appointed ministers were sworn in before the King, who later posed for an official photograph with the cabinet. The ceremony was attended by the King’s Chamberlain, Sidi Mohammed El Alaoui.
Following the ceremony, El Mansouri pledged to develop an ambitious government program aligned with the High Royal Guidelines outlined in the Throne Speech and the speech opening Parliament.
El Mansouri Pledges Action on Citizens’ Priorities
Speaking to the press, El Mansouri described the new government as a unified majority of four political parties with shared principles and converging programs.
She said the cabinet brings together experienced professionals, with significant representation of women and young people.
The government’s program will be presented to both chambers of Parliament and will outline measures aimed at addressing national challenges and meeting citizens’ expectations, she added.
El Mansouri stressed that the administration would focus on responsible implementation and public policies capable of delivering tangible benefits to society.
Key Appointments in the New Government
The cabinet includes ministers responsible for major policy areas, from diplomacy and economic management to education, healthcare and digital transformation.
Key appointments include:
- Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri — Head of Government
- Abdelouafi Laftit — Minister of the Interior
- Nasser Bourita — Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates
- Abdellatif Ouahbi — Minister of Justice
- Fouzi Lekjaa — Minister of Economy and Finance and Public Performance
- Nizar Baraka — Minister of Equipment, Water and Forests
- Youns Bjijou — Minister of Health and Social Protection
- Khalid Hatimy — Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Sovereignty
- Ryad Mezzour — Minister of Industry, Trade, Investment and Economic Inclusion
- Ahmed Rahhou — Minister of Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation and Administration Reform
- Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid — Minister of Youth, Culture and Sports
- Samir Belfkih — Minister of Territorial Planning, Urbanism, Housing and City Policy, and Government Spokesperson
- Nasser Bourita — Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates
- Najwa Koukouss — Minister of the Family, Social Development and Equality
The government also includes ministers responsible for higher education, transport, energy, employment, tourism and other key sectors, alongside delegated ministers overseeing specialized areas such as foreign trade, fisheries, youth, housing, social inclusion and administrative reform.
Economic Development and Digital Reform in Focus
The new cabinet’s responsibilities span economic management, public services, employment, social protection and regional development.
Ahmed Rahhou’s portfolio places artificial intelligence and digital transformation among the government’s designated priorities, while a dedicated role for administration reform signals an additional focus on modernizing public services.
Other ministries will oversee policies affecting education, healthcare, agriculture, housing and employment. The effectiveness of these efforts will depend on the measures adopted and their implementation.
Government Program to Go Before Parliament
The next major step will be the presentation of the government program to both chambers of Parliament.
The program is expected to set out the administration’s priorities and explain how it intends to address citizens’ concerns. Key areas of public interest include employment, purchasing power, access to essential services, housing and opportunities across Morocco’s regions.
The appointment ceremony marks the formal beginning of the new government’s work. Its performance will ultimately be measured by its ability to turn its commitments into concrete results for Moroccan citizens.
Source: Official communiqué on the royal appointment ceremony and statements by Head of Government Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, October 16, 2026.
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