Morocco: Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri’s government formation
This dossier follows the formation of Morocco’s new government led by Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri and official communications about its progress. It distinguishes reported progress from the actual appointment of a ministerial team.
Last updated : 5 key moments
Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, 2026 campaign portrait supplied for editorial use; does not depict this event. — Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri — campagne 2026. Portrait mis à disposition pour usage éditorial avec mention du nom, selon la page Presse du site personnel ; crédit de campagne précisé dans les mentions légales.
Where things stand
As of 24 October 2026, the government has been invested following the 22 October vote (204 in favour, 127 against). Its programme was presented on 19 October. Madiha Khayr was relieved of duties on 18 October, according to the Royal Cabinet. The term’s social commitments have not all taken effect.
Reported information
Decrees set out responsibilities in El Mansouri’s government
Morocco’s Official Bulletin No. 7555, dated October 26, 2026, contains decrees defining the responsibilities of Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri’s ministers, according to October 28 reports by Lakome2 and TelQuel.
Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, 2026 campaign portrait supplied for editorial use; does not depict this event. — Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri — campagne 2026. Portrait mis à disposition pour usage éditorial avec mention du nom, selon la page Presse du site personnel ; crédit de campagne précisé dans les mentions légales.
The provisions apply from October 16 and allocate ministerial duties and oversight of public bodies. Fouzi Lekjaa’s economy, finance and public efficiency portfolio includes oversight of the social security fund, CNSS, and the Compensation Fund.
Mohamed Nabil Benabdallah’s remit combines national education, preschool education and vocational training. Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid also takes responsibility for communication alongside youth, culture and sports. This coverage describes the allocation of powers reported by the two outlets; it does not establish delivery of the government programme.
El Mansouri government wins confidence by 204 votes to 127
Morocco’s House of Representatives granted confidence to Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri’s government on 22 October 2026. Its programme received 204 votes in favour and 127 against, according to Parliament’s official account.
Parliament in Rabat, 8 August 2025. Archive image; Taha ahh / Wikimedia Commons, CC0. — Taha ahh / Wikimedia Commons — CC0 1.0 https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/ — photo du 8 août 2025, redimensionnement uniquement.
The vote followed the head of government’s response to parliamentary groups and non-attached representatives. The programme had been presented to both chambers on 19 October.
Article 88 links investiture to confidence expressed by an absolute majority of the House’s members. This institutional step is complete; it does not enact each announced measure or approve the finance bill.
El Mansouri presents her 2026–2031 programme to Parliament
Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri presented her government’s programme to a joint sitting of Morocco’s two parliamentary chambers on 19 October 2026, according to Parliament and the reports consulted. It sets out social commitments for the new legislature.
Parliament in Rabat, 8 August 2025. Archive image; Taha ahh / Wikimedia Commons, CC0. — Taha ahh / Wikimedia Commons — CC0 1.0 https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/ — photo du 8 août 2025, redimensionnement uniquement.
The programme includes a gradual increase in direct social assistance from 500 to 1,000 dirhams and a target minimum pension of 3,000 dirhams, according to LeBrief. These are announced objectives for the term, rather than immediately applicable increases.
The presentation opens the debate and confidence procedure under Article 88 of the Constitution. Budget provisions and the pace of implementation must be distinguished from programme pledges.
Madiha Khayr relieved of duties two days after appointment
King Mohammed VI accepted Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri’s request on 18 October 2026 to end the duties of Madiha Khayr, minister delegate for vocational training and qualification, according to the Royal Cabinet statement reported by the press.
Parliament in Rabat, 8 August 2025. Archive image; Taha ahh / Wikimedia Commons, CC0. — Taha ahh / Wikimedia Commons — CC0 1.0 https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/ — photo du 8 août 2025, redimensionnement uniquement.
The decision comes two days after her appointment. The reproduced Royal Cabinet statement cites Article 47 of the Constitution without giving a reason.
In a later statement that day, spokesperson Samir Belfkih referred to a political and institutional assessment shared by coalition parties. His statement does not authenticate personal documents circulating online; their contents are not presented here as established facts.
Government formation: Mohammed VI receives Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri
King Mohammed VI received Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri at the Royal Palace in Rabat on 14 October 2026, according to a Royal Cabinet statement. The head of government tasked with forming the new administration briefed him on the stages completed in that process.
The statement says the King wished her success in her mission and stressed mobilisation and responsible government action in responding to challenges and expectations.
The audience is an announced progress report in the government-formation process. The statement does not specify portfolio allocations, the composition of the ministerial team or an appointment date. It therefore does not establish that the new government has already been formed.
