From The Rio Times · Amina Diarra · · 2m
Morocco Government Takes Oath
Morocco's new government sworn in under first female head of government.
In brief
Morocco's new government sworn in under first female head of government. Morocco's King Mohammed VI swore in Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as head of government on Oct 16, 2026, completing a cabinet with 32 members that includes 19 ministers and 11 ministers delegate. Originally reported by The Rio Times.
New Government Sworn In
King Mohammed VI presided over the appointment of Morocco's new government at the Royal Palace in Rabat on Friday, 16 October 2026.
Head of Government
Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri leads the team as head of government, the post that works like a prime minister in Morocco.
Cabinet Composition
The published list names 32 members: the head of government, the Secretary General of the Government, 19 ministers and 11 ministers delegate.
Key Ministers
Nasser Bourita holds Foreign Affairs and Fouzi Lekjaa holds Economy and Finance.
Political Coalition
The government is formed by the Authenticity and Modernity Party, Istiqlal, USFP and PPS in a majority agreement.
US Partnership
Morocco is a close US partner with trade, security and energy policy under a seated government.
Prediction Markets
Polymarket gives El Mansouri a 97% chance in its 'Next Prime Minister of Morocco?' market.
Next Steps
The government must present its programme to Parliament but no date for that presentation has been announced.
Women in Government
TelQuel and other outlets call El Mansouri the first woman to lead a Moroccan government.
Ministerial Roles
Abdelouafi Laftit holds Interior, Nasser Bourita holds Foreign Affairs, and Abdellatif Ouahbi holds Justice.
Economy and Trade
Fouzi Lekjaa is minister of Economy, Finance and Public Performance, and Nizar Baraka heads Equipment, Water and Forests.
Tourism and Sports
Jalal Charaf holds Tourism, Handicrafts and the Solidarity Economy, and Samir Belfkih holds Territorial Planning, Urban Planning and Housing.
What's Next
The government must present its programme to Parliament and seek a confidence vote, but no date has been announced.
The big picture
Morocco's King Mohammed VI swore in Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as head of government on Oct 16, 2026, completing a cabinet with 32 members that includes 19 ministers and 11 ministers delegate.
