Rabat – King Mohammed VI chaired in Rabat today a ministerial council at the Royal Palace, approving major military reforms and new appointments within the Interior Ministry’s leadership structure.
The council saw the King endorse four major military decrees aimed at modernizing Morocco’s defense architecture. These include a new decree on military air navigation regulations and amendments to the status of military attachés and their support staff deployed abroad.
Two additional decrees modify compensation structures for Royal Armed Forces (FAR) personnel, revising monthly salaries for regular troops and special progressive pay scales.
These changes reflect the King’s direct guidance as Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces to improve service conditions and enhance operational readiness.
In parallel, the council also approved a sweeping reorganization of Morocco’s territorial administration. In line with Article 49 of the Constitution, the King appointed 25 senior officials to key positions, including:
Samir Mohamed Tazi as Secretary-General of the Interior Ministry; Mohamed Faouzi as Inspector General of Territorial Administration; and Hassan Aghmari as Director of Electoral Affairs. The technological infrastructure portfolio went to Abdelhak Harrak, who the King appointed as Director of Information and Telecommunication Systems.
Provincial leadership meanwhile saw extensive changes, with Mohamed Ali Habouha appointed as Governor of Settat, Jamal Khallouq taking charge of Berrechid, and Adil El Maliki assuming leadership in Mohammedia.
Other notable provincial appointments include El Hassan Boukouta in Benslimane, Samir Lyazidi in El Kelaat Sraghna, and Mohamed Darham in Sidi Ifni.
The mining region of Khouribga will be led by Hicham Medaghri Alaoui, while Hamid Chnouri takes over in Berkane.
Southern provinces see Mohamed Salem Essabti appointed in Chtouka-Aït-Baha and Noureddine Ouabbou in Figuig. Coastal regions are also set to see new leadership, with the appointment of Mohammed Rachid in Essaouira and Mounir Houari in Sidi Bennour.
In a notable development, Bouchra Barradi becomes Governor of the Ain Chock district. Hanane Riahi joined Bouchra on the list of prominent female appointees in Morocco’s new administrative makeup, becoming Regional Interior Affairs Governor for Marrakech-Safi.
Other appointments include Abdelmoumen Taleb in Youssoufia, Omar Lamrini in El Hajeb, and Mohamed Bari in Tata.
The regional coordination bodies (Wilayas) also see fresh leadership, with Youness El Khouildi appointed for Rabat-Sale-Kenitra, Oulaid Lemsafer for Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, and Hanane Riahi for Marrakech-Safi. The communications portfolio at the Interior Ministry went to Abdellah El Alaoui.
The military decrees and administrative appointments collectively represent an important strengthening of Morocco’s defense capabilities and governance structures.
The reforms align with King Mohammed VIs vision for a modernized military force and an efficient, responsive territorial administration.
