Morocco’s King Appoints First Woman Prime Minister in Historic Move

Morocco's King appoints Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as first woman prime minister, marking a historic milestone for the nation.

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September 30, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Casablanca, Morocco — Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as the country’s first woman prime minister, a historic step that marks a significant shift in Moroccan political leadership.

Mansouri, who previously served as the mayor of Marrakech and as the Urban Planning Minister, was chosen to form a new government following the recent parliamentary elections. Her appointment comes after her centrist Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) emerged as the top vote-getter in the election, securing a key position in shaping the country’s future.

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The move reflects a broader effort to modernize Morocco’s political landscape while addressing pressing economic challenges such as inflation, job creation, and investment in major projects like the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The king, who holds the power to appoint the prime minister, selected Mansouri from the party with the most parliamentary seats, a process influenced by reforms introduced after the Arab Spring protests in 2011.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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