Morocco has reshuffled some of its top government jobs, putting new people in charge of key areas that affect how the country manages its money and reforms.
The changes were approved on Thursday in Rabat. They are part of a wider effort to refresh leadership across several important ministries.
At the Ministry of Economy and Finance, Abdellatif Amrani has been named Treasurer General of the Kingdom. Mohamed Ezzahaoui takes over as head of Customs and Indirect Taxes.
These are two of the most important jobs in the system. They deal with collecting state revenue, paying public spending and keeping the country’s finances in check at a time when pressure is building.
Morocco is currently paying for major projects. These include the rollout of social protection for more people, which needs steady long term funding. At the same time, the government wants to bring the budget deficit down to around 3% over the next few years. There is also heavy spending on infrastructure linked to the 2030 World Cup.
Mr Amrani moves to the Treasury after leading customs since November 2022. He replaces Noureddine Bensouda, who held the role for many years. His new job will involve keeping a close eye on public spending, speeding up payments to companies that work with the state, and pushing ahead with digital systems.
Mr Ezzahaoui is a familiar face within customs. He has held senior roles in fraud prevention and internal planning. His appointment keeps things steady, especially as he has worked closely with Mr Amrani before.
Customs faces a busy period. It must apply new trade rules, manage fully digital systems and step up efforts to detect fraud, including through the use of artificial intelligence. It also plays a role in supporting Moroccan businesses and managing the flow of goods in growing industrial zones.
In education, Abdelmajid Sahl has been appointed Director General for Planning, Resources and Contracting. This is a key role in the 2022 to 2026 reform plan, which aims to cut dropout rates and improve basic learning for students.
He will handle budgets, manage staff and work with regional education bodies. His role is central to rolling out the “pioneer schools” model across the country.
Hafid Aynaou has also been appointed Director of Resources, Studies and Information Systems at the ministry in charge of relations with parliament.
