Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri has become Morocco’s first woman prime minister after being appointed by King Mohammed VI on September 29, 2026. Her Authenticity and Modernity Party won the most seats in Morocco’s September 23 parliamentary election, securing 97 of the 395 seats in the House of Representatives. A lawyer by profession, Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri has held several important political roles. She was the first woman mayor of Marrakech, served as Morocco’s urban planning and housing minister, and was previously a member of the House of Representatives.
Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri becomes Morocco’s first woman prime minister
Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri is also the third woman to serve as prime minister in the Arab world, following Tunisia’s Najla Bouden and Sara Zaafarani. Her party does not have enough seats to form a government alone, so she must now work with other political parties to form a coalition government.
Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri studied law and began her career as a lawyer specialising in property and land law. She entered politics in 2009, when she became the first woman to serve as mayor of Marrakech. She later returned to the role in 2021 while also serving in the national government.
FAQs about Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri:
Who is Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri?
She is a Moroccan lawyer and politician who became Morocco’s first woman prime minister in September 2026.
Which party does she belong to?
She is a senior leader of the Authenticity and Modernity Party, or PAM.
Who appointed her prime minister?
King Mohammed VI appointed her Head of Government on September 29, 2026.
What was her previous role?
She most recently served as Morocco’s Minister of National Territory Planning, Urban Planning, Housing and City Policy. She has also served as mayor of Marrakech and as a member of Parliament.
Why is her appointment important?
She is the first woman to lead Morocco’s government and the third woman to serve as prime minister in the Arab world.
Did you know? Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri became the first woman mayor of Marrakech when she was elected to the position in 2009.