# Moroccan political transition and election aftermath > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/moroccan-political-transition-and-election-aftermath > Updated: 2026-09-29T09:34:36.000Z. Sources: 238. Developments: 2. Following the September 23, 2026, legislative elections, King Mohammed VI appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as Morocco’s first female Head of Government. El Mansouri, a 50-year-old lawyer and former Minister of Housing and Mayor of Marrakech, leads the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), which secured 97 of the 395 seats in the House of Representatives. El Mansouri described the appointment as a “truly historic moment” and a source of pride for all Moroccan women. This appointment also makes her the second woman in the Arab world to hold the position of Prime Minister, following Tunisia’s Najla Bouden. Because the PAM lacks an absolute majority, she must negotiate with other political factions to form a coalition government of at least 198 seats. While the National Rally of Independents (66 seats) and the Istiqlal Party (65 seats) are potential partners, the Justice and Development Party (54 seats) and the Federation of Democratic Left have indicated they will remain in the opposition. The election was characterized by a voter turnout of approximately 38%, the lowest in nearly two decades, reflecting growing public skepticism toward the political class. El Mansouri’s administration faces significant socio-economic hurdles, including high living costs, inflation, unemployment, and water scarcity. Her government is also tasked with overseeing major infrastructure preparations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which Morocco will co-host with Spain and Portugal. ## Claims - Fatima Zahra Mansouri previously served as the mayor of Marrakech and as Minister of National Territory Planning, Urban Planning, Housing and City Policy. (disputed by 23 sources) - Mansouri held the position of Minister of National Planning, Urban Planning, Housing, and City Policy from 2021 to 2026. (disputed) - King Mohammed VI appointed Fatima Zahra Mansouri as the country's first female Prime Minister. (corroborated by 47 sources) - The Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) won 97 out of 395 seats in the House of Representatives during the September 23 elections. (corroborated by 42 sources) - Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri is the first woman to hold the position of Head of Government in Morocco. (corroborated by 25 sources) - The National Rally of Independents secured 66 seats, followed by the Istiqlal Party with 65 seats. (corroborated by 16 sources) - A parliamentary majority in the House of Representatives requires at least 198 seats. (corroborated by 16 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-29: Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri appointed Morocco's first female Prime Minister King Mohammed VI has appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as Morocco's first female Prime Minister following the September 23 elections. She must now form a coalition to secure a parliamentary majority. 236 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/morocco-political-speculation-intensifies-over-government-leadership ### 2026-09-09: PAM ministers absent from government council amid political tensions Tensions rise between Morocco's PAM and RNI parties as several PAM ministers skipped a government council meeting ahead of the September 23 legislative elections. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pam-ministers-absent-from-government-council-amid-political-tensions --- Cite as: Moroccan political transition and election aftermath. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/moroccan-political-transition-and-election-aftermath