His Majesty King Mohammed VI, May God Assist Him, accompanied by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan and His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, chaired on Thursday, Safar 29, 1443 AH (corresponding to October 7, 2021) at the Royal Palace in Fez, the appointment ceremony of the members of the new government.
Here is the composition of the new government:
– Mr. Aziz Akhannouch: Head of Government
– Mr. Abdelouafi Laftit: Minister of Interior
– Mr. Nasser Bourita: Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates
– Mr. Abdellatif Ouahbi: Minister of Justice
– Mr. Ahmed Toufiq: Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs
– Mr. Mohamed El Hajoui: Secretary General of the Government
– Mrs. Nadia Fettah Alaoui: Minister of Economy and Finance
– Mr. Nizar Baraka: Minister of Equipment and Water
– Mr. Chakib Benmoussa: Minister of National Education, Preschool and Sports
– Mrs. Nabila Rmili: Minister of Health and Social Protection
– Mrs. Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri: Minister of National Territory Planning, Land Urbanism, Housing and City Policy
– Mr. Mohamed Sadiki: Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forests
– Mr. Younes Sekkouri: Minister of Economic Inclusion, Small Business, Employment and Skills
– Mr. Ryad Mezzour: Minister of Industry and Trade
– Mrs. Fatim-Zahra Ammor: Minister of Tourism, Handicrafts and Social and Solidarity Economy
– Mr. Abdellatif Miraoui: Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation
– Mrs. Leila Benali: Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development
– Mr. Mohammed Abdeljalil: Minister of Transport and Logistics
– Mr. Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid: Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication
– Mrs. Aawatif Hayar: Minister of Solidarity, Social Inclusion and Family
– Mr. Abdeltif Loudiyi: Minister Delegate to the Head of Government in charge of Administration of National Defense
– Mr. Mohcine Jazouli: Minister Delegate to the Head of Government in charge of Investment, Convergence and Evaluation of Public Policies
– Mr. Fouzi Lekjaa: Minister Delegate to the Minister of Economy and Finance, in charge of Budget
– Mr. Mustapha Baitas: Minister Delegate to the Head of Government in charge of Relations with Parliament, Spokesperson for the Government
– Mrs. Ghita Mezzour: Minister Delegate to the Head of Government in charge of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform
Secretaries of State in certain ministerial sectors will be appointed later.
On this occasion, the new members of the government took the oath before His Majesty the King.
At the end of this ceremony, His Majesty King Mohammed VI, accompanied by H.R.H. Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan and H.R.H. Prince Moulay Rachid, took a souvenir photo with the members of the new government.
The ceremony was attended by the King's Chamberlain, Sidi Mohammed El Alaoui.
Prime Minister-designate Fatima-Zahra Mansouri met with Mohamed Joudar, Secretary-General of the Constitutional Union Party, as part of consultations to form Morocco’s new government. Discussions focused on employment, purchasing power, education, healthcare, social and territorial justice, and preparations for the 2030 World Cup.
Mohamed Joudar, Secretary-General of the Constitutional Union, urged voters to turn out in large numbers to strengthen Moroccan democracy and shape the Kingdom's legislative and executive direction for the next five years. Speaking after casting his ballot in Casablanca, he highlighted key priorities for the upcoming government—including healthcare, education, purchasing power protection, and preparations for the 2030 World Cup—noting the party's participation with 74 local and 12 regional electoral lists.
His Majesty King Mohammed VI stated that Morocco is entering a new phase focused on strengthening national sovereignty, supporting economic recovery, and implementing the New Development Model. He also called on the government and Parliament to fully assume their responsibilities.
