Rabat, October 23, 2024 – His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist him, received on Wednesday 19 Rabi’ al-Thani 1446 AH, corresponding to October 23, 2024, at the Throne Room in the Royal Palace in Rabat, the Prime Minister and members of the government in its new formation following the restructuring of the governmental organization.
The new government formation includes 31 members, led by Mr. Aziz Akhannouch as Prime Minister, alongside 19 ministers, 5 delegate ministers, and 6 state secretaries.
Among the notable new appointments:
Mr. Abdelouafi Laftit as Minister of Interior
Mr. Nasser Bourita as Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates
Mrs. Nadia Fettah as Minister of Economy and Finance
Mr. Mohammed Saad Berrada as Minister of National Education, Primary Education and Sports
The new ministers took their oath before His Majesty the King, and a commemorative photo was taken of the government members with His Majesty.
The reception ceremony was attended by His Majesty’s Chamberlain, Mr. Sidi Mohammed Alaoui.
These governmental changes come as part of strengthening governmental effectiveness and improving the performance of ministerial institutions to serve the kingdom’s higher interests.
Mr. Aziz Akhannouch: Head of Government
Mr. Abdelouafi Laftit: Minister of Interior
Mr. Nasser Bourita: Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates
Mr. Abdellatif Ouahbi: Minister of Justice
Mr. Ahmed Toufiq: Minister of Islamic Affairs and Endowments
Mr. Mohamed Hajoui: Secretary General of the Government
Mrs. Nadia Fettah: Minister of Economy and Finance
Mr. Nizar Baraka: Minister of Equipment and Water
Mr. Mohamed Saad Berrada: Minister of National Education, Preschool and Sports
Mr. Amine Tahraoui: Minister of Health and Social Protection
Mrs. Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri: Minister of National Territory Planning, Urban Planning, Housing and City Policy
Mr. Ahmed Bouari: Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Waters and Forests
Mr. Younes Sekkouri Oubbahessou: Minister of Economic Inclusion, Small Business, Employment and Skills
Mr. Ryad Mezzour: Minister of Industry and Commerce
Mrs. Fatim-Zahra Ammor: Minister of Tourism, Handicrafts and Social and Solidarity Economy
Mr. Azzedine El Midaoui: Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation
Mrs. Leila Benali: Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development
Mr. Abdessamad Kayouh: Minister of Transport and Logistics
Mr. Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid: Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication
Mrs. Naima Ben Yahia: Minister of Solidarity, Social Integration and Family
[Delegate Ministers:]Mr. Abdellatif Loudiyi: Delegate Minister to the Head of Government, in charge of National Defense Administration
Mr. Karim Zidane: Delegate Minister to the Head of Government, in charge of Investment, Convergence and Public Policy Evaluation
Mr. Fouzi Lekjaa: Delegate Minister to the Minister of Economy and Finance, in charge of Budget
Mr. Mustapha Baitas: Delegate Minister to the Head of Government, in charge of Relations with Parliament, Government Spokesperson
Mrs. Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni: Delegate Minister to the Head of Government, in charge of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform
[State Secretaries:]Mrs. Zakia Driouich: State Secretary for Maritime Fisheries
Mr. Omar Hejira: State Secretary for Foreign Trade
Mr. Adib Benbrahim: State Secretary for Housing
Mr. Hicham Sabiry: State Secretary for Employment
Mr. Lahcen Essaadi: State Secretary for Handicrafts and Social and Solidarity Economy
Mr. Abdeljebbar Rachidi: State Secretary for Social Integration
Subsequently, the new ministers took their oath before His Majesty the King.
On this occasion, His Majesty the King posed for a commemorative photo with the members of the government.
This audience took place in the presence of His Majesty the King’s Chamberlain, Sidi Mohammed El Alaoui.