Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri appointed Morocco's first female Head of Government FAST-MOVING

Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri Morocco Head of Government Authenticity and Modernity Party Moroccan legislative elections Mohammed VI

King Mohammed VI has appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as the new Head of Government of Morocco, making her the first woman to hold the position in the country's history. The appointment, made in accordance with Article 47 of the Constitution, follows the legislative elections held on September 23, 2026, where the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) secured the most seats with 97 out of 395.

El Mansouri, a lawyer by training, has a significant political background. She previously served as the Mayor of Marrakech from 2009 to 2015 and held the position of Minister of National Planning, Urban Planning, Housing, and City Policy from 2021 to 2026. She has also held leadership roles within the PAM, including serving as the coordinator of its collective leadership.

The new government will face several key challenges, including managing the 2027 budget, addressing employment, health, and housing, and overseeing major infrastructure projects related to the 2030 FIFA World Cup. El Mansouri has been tasked with forming a new government through consultations to build a parliamentary majority.

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Abdellatif Ouahbi · Authenticity and Modernity Party · Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri · Leila Benali · Marrakech · Mohammed VI · Morocco · PAM

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[● 2 SOURCES] Mansouri previously served as the Mayor of Marrakech. www.lacronicabadajoz.com · www.europasur.es
[● 2 SOURCES] The appointment occurred six days after the legislative elections. www.lacronicabadajoz.com · www.europasur.es
[● 8 SOURCES] The Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) won the legislative elections with 97 seats. www.lacronicabadajoz.com · le1.ma · www.nouvelles-du-monde.com · alsaudi.news · www.nasuba.info · +3 more
[DISPUTED] Mansouri previously served as the Minister of Regional Planning, Urbanism, and Housing. www.lacronicabadajoz.com · www.europasur.es · larache24.net · tanjanews.com
[● 6 SOURCES] Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri is the first woman to hold the position of Head of Government in Morocco. www.lacronicabadajoz.com · www.europasur.es · alsaudi.news · www.nasuba.info · hnews.ma · +1 more
[● 7 SOURCES] King Mohammed VI appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as Head of Government. www.lacronicabadajoz.com · www.europasur.es · alsaudi.news · www.nasuba.info · hnews.ma · +2 more
[● 4 SOURCES] King Mohammed VI appointed Fatima Zahra Mansouri as Head of Government. alsaudi.news · larache24.net · tanjanews.com · hnews.ma
[DISPUTED] Mansouri held the position of Minister of National Planning, Urban Planning, Housing, and City Policy from 2021 to 2026. tanjanews.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The appointment was made in accordance with Article 47 of the Constitution. alsaudi.news · hnews.ma
[● 4 SOURCES] Mansouri previously served as the Mayor of Marrakech from 2009 to 2015. alsaudi.news · larache24.net · tanjanews.com · www.lacronicabadajoz.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The National Rally of Independents secured 66 seats, followed by the Istiqlal Party with 65 seats. alsaudi.news · hnews.ma
[● 2 SOURCES] The Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) won the most seats in the parliamentary elections with 97 seats. alsaudi.news · hnews.ma