His Majesty King Mohammed VI Receives Newly Appointed Walis and Governors of Territorial Administration

Rabat – November 4, 2025 – His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist him, received on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at the Royal Palace in Rabat, the newly appointed walis and governors of the territorial administration. This reception comes within the framework of strengthening the territorial administrative structure and supporting regional development, with a focus on efficiency and responsibility in managing local affairs.

List of New Walis

  • Mr. Khatib Elhbil, Wali of the Marrakech-Safi region and Governor of Marrakech prefecture.
  • Mr. Khalid Ait Taleb, Wali of the Fez-Meknes region and Governor of Fez prefecture.
  • Mr. M’hamed Atfaoui, Wali of the Oriental region and Governor of Oujda-Angad prefecture.

List of New Governors

  • Mr. Fouad Haji, Governor of Al Hoceima province.
  • Mr. Hassan Zitouni, Governor of Azilal province.
  • Mr. Sidi Saleh Daha, Governor of El Jadida province.
  • Mr. Abdelkhalak Marzouki, Governor of Casablanca-Anfa districts prefecture.
  • Mr. Mohammed Almi Ouadane, Governor of Zagora province.
  • Mr. Mustapha Lmaaza, Governor of Al Haouz province.
  • Mr. Rachid Bencheikh, Governor of Taza province.
  • Mr. Mohammed Zaher, Governor of Inezgane-Ait Melloul prefecture.
  • Mr. Mohammed Khalfaoui, Governor of Fahs-Anjra province.
  • Mr. Zakaria Hachlaf, Governor of Chefchaouen province.
  • Mr. Abdelaziz Zerouali, Governor of Sidi Kacem province.
  • Mr. Abdelkarim Ghanami, Governor of Taounate province.

Reception Details

The new governors took the oath before His Majesty the King, confirming their commitment to constitutional and administrative duties. The reception was attended by the Minister of Interior, Mr. Abdelouafi Laftit, and the Royal Chamberlain, Sidi Mohammed Alaoui.

This appointment reflects the Kingdom’s commitment to renewing administrative competencies to support advanced regionalization, enhance local governance, and meet citizens’ aspirations for comprehensive and sustainable development.

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