Summary: King Mohammed VI appoints lawyer and former Marrakesh Mayor Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as Morocco’s first female Prime Minister following the September 2026 elections.
Morocco has entered a new chapter in its political history after King Mohammed VI appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as the country’s first female Prime Minister, following the September 2026 elections.
El Mansouri, a lawyer and former Mayor of Marrakesh, now holds the distinction of being the first woman to lead a government in Morocco — a milestone that places her among a select group of female heads of government across the Arab world and the African continent.
Her appointment comes directly from King Mohammed VI, reflecting the constitutional role the monarch plays in shaping Morocco’s executive leadership following legislative elections.
El Mansouri’s background spans both legal practice and municipal governance, having previously served as Mayor of Marrakesh — one of Morocco’s most prominent cities. That experience now forms the foundation of her elevation to the country’s highest executive office.
The appointment marks a significant moment not only for Morocco but for the broader region, where female political leadership at the head-of-government level remains rare.
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