Prime Minister of Morocco facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Head of Government of the Kingdom of Morocco |
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Coat of Arms of Morocco
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| Style | His Excellency |
| Seat | Rabat, Morocco |
| Appointer | King of Morocco |
| Term length | 5 years
No term limit
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| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Morocco |
| Precursor | The Grand Vizier Fonction |
| Formation | 7 December 1955 |
| First holder | Mbarek Bekkay |
| Salary | DH840,000 or US$93,000 per annum |
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The Prime Minister of Morocco, officially called the Head of Government (Arabic: رئيس حكومة المملكة المغربية), is a very important leader in the Kingdom of Morocco. Think of them as the main manager of the country's government. They work closely with the King of Morocco to make sure the country runs smoothly.
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What Does the Prime Minister Do?
The King chooses the Prime Minister from the political party that wins the most seats in the parliament. Once chosen, the Prime Minister helps form the government by picking other ministers.
Key Responsibilities
The Constitution of Morocco gives the Prime Minister many important jobs. These include:
- Suggesting and removing members of the government, like ministers and ambassadors.
- Making sure government programs are carried out.
- Overseeing public services, like schools and hospitals.
- With the King's approval, they can even dissolve the lower house of parliament.
Forming a New Government
When a new Prime Minister is appointed, their first big task is to create the new government. They lead talks between the King and parliament to decide who will fill different ministry roles. The new government can only start its work after the King approves it.
Prime Minister's Term
There are no rules in the constitution about how long a Prime Minister can serve. This means some Prime Ministers have served more than one term, even if they were not continuous.
Prime Minister and the King
In Morocco, the King is the head of state. This means the King has a lot of power over the government. The King also has special authority over the military, religious matters, and the justice system. The Prime Minister is the head of government, focusing on the day-to-day running of the country.
Current Prime Minister
Since October 7, 2021, the current Prime Minister of Morocco has been Aziz Akhannouch.
History of Prime Ministers
The role of Prime Minister has been important in Morocco for many years. Here are some of the recent leaders:
- On September 20, 2007, Abbas El Fassi became the 14th Prime Minister. He was appointed by King Mohammed VI.
- On November 29, 2011, Abdelilah Benkirane was appointed as the 15th Prime Minister by King Mohammed VI. He was reappointed on October 10, 2016, after his party won the elections. However, King Mohammed VI dismissed him on March 15, 2017.
- On March 17, 2017, Saadeddine Othmani became the 16th Prime Minister, appointed by King Mohammed VI.
- Most recently, on September 10, 2021, Aziz Akhannouch was appointed as the 17th Prime Minister by King Mohammed VI.
List of Prime Ministers
See also
In Spanish: Jefe del Gobierno de Marruecos para niños
- Politics of Morocco
