Rabat – On Friday, October 16, 2026, King Mohammed VI of Morocco presided over the ceremony appointing the members of the new government at the Royal Palace in Rabat. The government, headed by Fatima Zahra Mansouri, was formed following the parliamentary elections held in September.The new government includes officials who retained their positions, along with new appointments to several ministerial portfolios. This was part of the lineup officially announced during the royal appointment ceremony.
The Ministers of Interior and Foreign Affairs will continue in their roles:
Abdelouafi Laftit retained his position as Minister of the Interior, and Nasser Bourita continued as Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Living Abroad. Similarly, Abdellatif Ouahbi assumed the Ministry of Justice, and Ahmed Toufiq the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs.
Changes in economic portfolios
The new appointments included assigning the Ministry of Economy and Finance to Faouzi Lekjaa. He previously served as president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation and as Minister Delegate in charge of the Budget.
These changes come as part of the formation of the new government following the parliamentary elections held on September 23. Those elections resulted in new political arrangements that led to Mansouri being appointed Prime Minister.
The government begins a new phase.
The appointment of the cabinet members comes after King Mohammed VI tasked Fatima Zahra Mansouri with forming the government on September 29. She was then received at the Royal Palace on October 14, where she briefed him on the stages of forming the government team. The new government begins its duties in light of economic and social challenges, and aspirations to promote development and improve public services. It is expected to determine its practical priorities during the next phase.
Morocco’s Government Will Strive, In Line with High Royal Guidelines, to Develop Ambitious Program That Meets Citizens’ Expectations – El Mansouri.
The government will strive, in line with the High Guidelines of HM King Mohammed VI, contained in the Throne Speech and the Parliament opening, to develop and implement an ambitious program that meets the expectations of citizens and takes up the major challenges, said on Friday the Head of Government, Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri. « This government comprises a working group composed of four political parties that share common referentials and converging programs. We have worked with these political formations in the past from different standpoints. Today, these parties represent a harmonious majority with a unified vision and a joint action program » El Mansouri told the press following the appointment ceremony of the new government members, chaired by His Majesty the King at the Royal Palace in Rabat.
El Mansouri said that she was honored by the appointment by His Majesty King Mohammed VI, of the members of government, adding that the new government includes competent individuals renowned for their expertise, and also stands out for its significant women and youth representation. She pointed out that the government program, which will be presented before the two Houses of Parliament, will include important solutions up to the aspirations and expectations of citizens, noting that the program will be implemented in a responsible spirit, through public policies with a positive impact on society.
