Government Council: Eleven Appointments to Senior Positions
Government Council Approves Eleven Appointments in Public Administration
On Thursday, November 5, 2026, the Government Council, chaired by Prime Minister Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, approved eleven appointments to key positions across various public administrations. These designations, made in accordance with Article 92 of the Constitution, pertain to eight different departments and government institutions.
The Ministry of National Land Management, Urban Planning, Habitat, and City Policy saw the highest number of appointments, with three new leaders taking charge of urban agencies.
Three New Appointments in Urban Agencies
El Houcine Haida has been appointed as the director of the Skhirat-Témara Urban Agency, while Hicham El Khorassani has taken the helm of the Rabat-Salé Urban Agency. Additionally, Saïd Koubra has been designated as the head of the Errachidia-Midelt Urban Agency.
These appointments involve structures primarily responsible for supporting urban planning and territorial development.
Two Appointees at the General Secretariat of the Government
The General Secretariat of the Government also recorded two leadership changes. Toufik Mediani has been appointed as the Director of Governance Legislation, Rights and Freedoms, and Special Legislation.
Meanwhile, Mohamed El Yadini has taken on the role of Director of Legislation for Infrastructure, Productive Sectors, and Sustainable Development.
In the Ministry of Economy, Finance, and Public Performance, Chafik Essalouh has been appointed Director of Customs Control and Investigations within the Administration of Customs and Indirect Taxes.
Changes in Transportation, Justice, and Industry
The Ministry of Transportation and Logistics has welcomed a new leader to the Civil Aviation Directorate. Safaa Raddaf’s appointment was also approved during this government meeting.
In the justice sector, Fatima Zahra Chaaba will serve as the Director of the National Institute of Registrars and Legal and Judicial Professions.
Furthermore, Yassine Ahmimi has been named Director of Statistics, Studies, Monitoring, and Evaluation at the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Investment, and Economic Inclusion.
Two Appointments in the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Sports
The Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Sports has also seen two new appointments. Mohamed Chakkal has been named Director of Youth, while Hafida Khouyi will take the lead at the National Higher Institute of Music and Choreographic Arts.
In total, these eleven appointments involve eight departments and public institutions. Their approval by the Government Council aligns with constitutional provisions regarding the nomination of high-ranking officials in public administration.
