A recent Council of Ministers meeting, chaired by King Mohammed VI, brought a wave of high-level appointments that underscore Morocco’s ongoing efforts to strengthen public institutions and enhance regional governance. Held under the framework of Article 49 of the Constitution, the session included several key nominations proposed by the Head of Government and initiated by relevant ministers.
One of the most notable decisions was the appointment of Tarik Senhaji as President of Morocco’s Capital Markets Authority. The nomination, initiated by the Minister of Economy and Finance, places Senhaji at the helm of an institution critical to regulating and modernizing Morocco’s financial markets—a key pillar of the country’s economic development strategy.
In a broader reshuffling of territorial leadership, the King also approved a new lineup of regional and provincial officials on the recommendation of the Head of Government and the Minister of the Interior. These appointments aim to reinforce local administration and ensure effective implementation of national policies at the regional level.
Among the key changes, Khatib El Hebil was named Wali of the Marrakech-Safi region and Governor of Marrakech, while Khalid Ait Taleb, formerly Morocco’s Health Minister, was appointed Wali of the Fès-Meknès region and Governor of Fès. Mhamed Atfaoui will now serve as Wali of the Oriental region and Governor of Oujda-Angad.
Several other provinces also saw new governors take office:
Fouad Hajji in Al Hoceima,
Hassan Zitouni in Azilal,
Sidi Saleh Daha in El Jadida,
Abdelkhalek Marzouki in Casablanca-Anfa,
Mohamed Alami Ouaddan in Zagora,
Mustapha El Maaza in Al Haouz,
Rachid Benchikhi in Taza,
Mohamed Zhar in Inezgane-Aït Melloul,
Mohamed Khalfaoui in Fahs-Anjra,
Zakaria Hachlaf in Chefchaouen,
Abdelaziz Zerouali in Sidi Kacem,
And Abdelkrim Ghannami in Taounate.
These appointments reflect a broader push to enhance local governance and strengthen the territorial administration in line with Morocco’s ongoing decentralization and regional development goals. By placing experienced figures in key positions across the country, the government aims to improve service delivery, promote regional equity, and ensure more responsive leadership at all levels.
