Fatima Zahra Mansouri has made history by becoming the first woman to assume the role of Prime Minister in Morocco, following a distinguished political career that saw her transition from a legal profession and local governance in Marrakesh to parliament and ministerial positions, ultimately leading the Authenticity and Modernity Party. Her appointment comes after her party's significant victory in the legislative elections, marking a new chapter in her political journey.
The formation of the government in Morocco is based on Article 47 of the constitution, which stipulates that the monarch appoints the Prime Minister from the political party that secures a majority in the House of Representatives, relying on the electoral results.
From Law Practice to Marrakesh Mayorship
Born in 1976 in Marrakesh, Mansouri pursued a legal education and completed her training in France and the United States before returning to Morocco to practice law. Gradually, she transitioned into politics, carving out a significant role within the Authenticity and Modernity Party. Her political ascent took a notable turn when she was elected as the mayor of Marrakesh in 2009, becoming the first woman to hold this position in the city. After her initial term, she returned to lead the Marrakesh Municipal Council in 2021, coinciding with her entry into the government, where she took on the portfolio for national land planning, urbanism, housing, and city policy.
A Journey from Parliament to Ministerial Leadership
Mansouri expanded her influence on the national stage by securing a seat in the House of Representatives before transitioning to the government in 2021. In her ministerial role, she was responsible for national land planning, urbanism, housing, and city policy, areas that became synonymous with her governmental work. Additionally, she strengthened her position within the Authenticity and Modernity Party, emerging as one of its prominent leaders. Her political experience has encompassed local governance in Marrakesh, parliamentary duties, and ministerial responsibilities, with a focus on housing, urban rehabilitation, and spatial planning.
By assuming the role of Prime Minister, Mansouri transitions from leading one of Morocco's key cities and engaging in parliamentary and ministerial functions to heading the executive branch of the government, achieving a historic milestone as the first woman to reach this position in Morocco.
As reported by ajel.sa.
