# Moroccan government formation process > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20261001-moroccan-government-formation-process > Updated: 2026-10-08T12:47:00.000Z. Sources: 33. Developments: 3. Following the September 23, 2026, legislative elections, King Mohammed VI appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as Morocco’s first female head of government. Her party, the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), emerged as the leading group with 97 seats in the 395-seat House of Representatives. On October 12, 2026, after conducting two rounds of political consultations with various parliamentary parties, El Mansouri established a new governing majority. The coalition will consist of four political parties: Authenticity and Modernity, Istiqlal, the Socialist Union of Popular Forces (USFP), and the Party of Progress and Socialism (PPS). This four-party coalition aims to address national challenges, promote social justice, strengthen economic prosperity, and uphold democratic governance and human rights. The appointment has drawn international attention to gender equality; while celebrated as a historic milestone, the Union of Women's Action has urged El Mansouri to move beyond symbolism, noting Morocco’s low global gender gap ranking and high female unemployment rate. As the new government begins its mandate, it faces the dual task of managing domestic priorities—such as job creation, education, and purchasing power—while preparing for the 2030 FIFA World Cup. ## Claims - Mansouri is the first woman to serve as Morocco's head of government. (corroborated by 7 sources) - Mansouri previously served as the mayor of Marrakech. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The party secured the top position in the September 23, 2026, legislative elections. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The Authenticity and Modernity Party won 97 seats in the House of Representatives. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The PAM National Council has mandated El Mansouri to negotiate the government coalition. (corroborated by 4 sources) - King Mohammed VI appointed Fatima Zahra Mansouri as the head of government. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Mansouri's government will oversee preparations for the 2030 World Cup. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-08: Fatima Zahra Mansouri's past remarks resurface amid government formation A resurfaced video of Fatima Zahra Mansouri, taken out of context, has sparked debate during Morocco's government formation process. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fatima-zahra-mansouris-past-remarks-resurface-amid-government-formation ### 2026-10-03: Fatima Zahra El Mansouri appointed Morocco's first female head of government Fatima Zahra El Mansouri has been appointed Morocco's first female head of government following the Authenticity and Modernity Party's election victory. She is now negotiating to form a coalition. 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fatima-zahra-mansouri-appointed-head-of-government-in-morocco ### 2026-10-01: Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri appointed Morocco's first female head of government Morocco has appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as its first female head of government. She must now form a coalition after the PAM party won 97 seats in the recent legislative elections. 19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fatima-ezzahra-el-mansouri-appointed-moroccos-first-female-prime-minister-3 --- Cite as: Moroccan government formation process. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/20261001-moroccan-government-formation-process