The recent appointment of Fatima Zahra Mansouri to form the new government in Morocco has garnered significant attention, making her name a trending topic across search engines in the past few hours. This surge in interest coincides with numerous inquiries regarding her identity and her political expertise, as citizens seek to learn more about the individual poised to lead the new ministerial formation and the key milestones in her political journey.
Fatima Zahra Mansouri's Government Formation Mandate
His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco has entrusted Fatima Zahra Mansouri with the task of forming the new government following the Moroccan legislative elections of 2026. Her party, the Authenticity and Modernity Party, emerged victorious in these elections, securing 97 seats out of a total of 395. This appointment aligns with Article 47 of the Moroccan Constitution, which states that 'the King appoints the head of government from the political party that wins the elections for the House of Representatives, based on the election results.' This historic appointment marks Mansouri as the first woman to hold this position in Morocco.
Born in Marrakech in January 1976, Fatima Zahra Mansouri grew up in a distinguished family. Her late father, Abdel Rahman Mansouri, was a prominent lawyer who served as the 'Pasha of Marrakech' for many years, earning her the nickname 'the Pasha's daughter.'
Her Professional and Political Journey
Mansouri began her professional career as a lawyer at the Marrakech Bar Association, specializing in civil and commercial law. This experience allowed her to gain practical insight into contract issues and legal disputes. Her political career commenced in 2007 when she joined the 'Movement for All Democrats,' and she played a pivotal role in founding the Authenticity and Modernity Party in 2008. In 2009, she became the first woman to be elected as the president of the Marrakech municipal council, a significant milestone in Moroccan politics. She continued her political ascent by serving as a member of the Moroccan House of Representatives from 2011 to 2016 and was re-elected for a second term from 2016 to 2021.
Mansouri held the position of president of the National Council of the Authenticity and Modernity Party from 2015 to 2024. Following the local elections, she resumed her role as president of the Marrakech municipal council from 2021 to 2027. In 2021, she was appointed by King Mohammed VI as the Minister of National Planning, Urban Development, Housing, and City Policy in the government of Aziz Akhannouch, where she served until 2026. Furthermore, in 2024, she was elected as the coordinator of the collective leadership of her party.
On September 29, 2026, King Mohammed VI received Fatima Zahra Mansouri at the royal palace in Rabat, appointing her as the head of government and tasking her with the formation of the new cabinet, in accordance with Article 47 of the Moroccan Constitution. This appointment not only establishes her as Morocco's first female prime minister but also makes her the third Arab woman to hold such a position, following Tunisia's Najla Bouden, who led the Tunisian government from October 2021 to August 2023, and Sara Zaafrani, who was appointed in March 2025.
As reported by elaosboa.com.
