Morocco: the appointment of a woman as Prime Minister sparks pride among citizens
Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: September 30, 2026Country: Morocco
Politics

Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, mayor of Marrakech and former Minister of Housing, was appointed Prime Minister of Morocco by King Mohammed VI, becoming the first woman to hold this position in the country. She was tasked with forming the new government following her party, the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), winning the legislative elections. The appointment is celebrated with pride by many citizens, including Hassan Harnafi and Mohamed Taha, who see her as a symbol of progress for Moroccan women.
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