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Rabat – Today, King Mohammed VI presided over a meeting of the Council of Ministers at the Royal Palace in Rabat, focusing on the general orientations of the draft finance law for the year 2025.
The meeting also included the approval of military decrees and several international agreements.
A significant outcome of the council was the appointment of numerous walis and governors to key positions within Morocco’s central and regional administration.
This decision, in accordance with Article 49 of the Constitution and proposed by the Head of Government at the initiative of the Minister of the Interior, reflects the King’s ongoing commitment to effective governance and local administration.
Among the notable appointments, Mouaad Jamai was named wali of the Fez-Meknes Region and governor of Fez Prefecture. Whereas, Khatib El Hebil was appointed wali of the Oriental Region and governor of Oujda-Angad Prefecture. Essaid Zniber took on the role of wali of the Drâa-Tafilalet Region and governor of Errachidia Province, while Mohamed Benribag was designated wali of the Beni Mellal-Khenifra Region and governor of Beni Mellal Province.
Other appointees include Mhamed Atfaoui as governor of El Jadida Province, Mustapha Ennouhi as governor of Skhirate-Temara Prefecture, Abdelhamid El Mazid as governor of Kenitra Province, and Mohammed Fettah as governor of Safi Province.
Mabrouk Tabet was appointed governor of Taroudant Province, and Mohamed Samir El Khamlichi became governor of Moulay Yacoub Province. Abderrahmane El Jaouhari was named governor of Tiznit Province, and Chakib Belkaid was appointed governor of Jerada Province.
El Hassan Benkhayi was named governor of Azilal Province, while Abdallah Chater was appointed governor of Tan Tan Province. Mohammed Rochdy became the governor of Aousserd Province, and Abdelhak Hamdaoui was appointed governor of Al Fida-Mers Sultan Prefecture. Abdellatif Ennahli was named governor of Khemisset Province, and Jalal Benhayoun took on the role of governor of Nouaceur Province.
Driss Misbah was appointed governor of Ifrane Province, Allal El Baz as governor of Boulemane Province, and Badr Boussif as governor of Taourirt Province. Abdeslam El Hattach was named governor of Guercif Province, Abdeslam Frindou as governor of Driouch Province, and Mohammed Adil Ihourane was appointed governor of Khénifra Province.
Meanwhile, Driss Rubio became governor of Sidi Slimane Province, Abdelwahab Fadhil as governor of Midelt Province, Ibrahim Boutoumilate as governor of Es-Semara Province, and Mohammed Taouss as governor of Ain Sebaâ-Hay Mohammadi Prefecture.
Meanwhile, in the central administration, King Mohammed VI appointed Jelloul Samsseme as wali and director general of Territorial Collectivities, while Hassan Mzerma was designated as governor and director of Rural Affairs.
These appointments mirror a strategic focus on boosting local governance and administrative efficiency across various regions.
By placing experienced leaders in these key positions, the monarch aims to ensure that local and regional administrations can effectively implement policies that align with national objectives while also responding to the needs of Moroccan citizens.
