New Security Leadership Appointments Across Moroccan Cities
On Saturday, August 8, 2026, the General Directorate of National Security announced a series of new appointments in key leadership positions within decentralized national security services across several Moroccan cities, including Tangier, Nador, Marrakech, Agadir, Tikiouine, Al Hoceima, Safi, Oujda, Laayoune, Casablanca, Beni Mellal, and Ben Guerir. This move is part of an internal dynamic aimed at injecting fresh talent and utilizing experienced young security professionals who can actively contribute to ensuring public safety and the protection of citizens' property.
These recent appointments, which have been approved by the Director General of National Security, Abdelatif Hammouchi, involve the establishment of 20 new leadership positions, including the appointment of heads for police districts in Agadir and Tikiouine, as well as a police commissioner in the city of Asilah and a deputy head of a police district in Marrakech. The leadership changes also included the assignment of two security officials to lead the regional intervention unit and the tourism police at the regional security level in Nador, one of which was established to commemorate the Throne Day, reflecting the commitment of the General Directorate of National Security to continue its integrated strategy aimed at enhancing the efficiency and readiness of its units, ensuring immediate responses and proactive measures against various challenges.
Moreover, the appointments also encompassed placing security officials at the helm of additional decentralized public security services and police administrative management in cities such as Marrakech, Al Hoceima, Tangier, Beni Mellal, Ben Guerir, Oujda, Casablanca, Laayoune, and Safi. These changes are part of an ongoing work dynamic aimed at improving the efficiency and productivity of police human resources by facilitating the rotation of leadership positions and assigning field management of police facilities to highly trained and qualified security professionals, capable of implementing action plans aimed at reinforcing citizen security and ensuring the safety of their properties.
As reported by tanja7.com.
