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 is also called the Head of Government (in Arabic: رئيس حكومة المملكة المغربية). This person leads the government of the Kingdom of Morocco. The king of Morocco chooses the Prime Minister from the political party that wins the most seats in the parliament.
The Constitution of Morocco gives the government its powers. The Prime Minister can suggest and remove members of the government, like ministers and ambassadors. They also manage government plans and public services. With the King's approval, the Prime Minister can even dissolve, or close down, the lower house of parliament.
When a new Prime Minister is chosen, they must form a new government. This involves talking with the King and parliament to decide who will be in charge of different government departments. The Prime Minister's term does not have a set limit, so some have served more than once.
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, religion, and the courts. The Prime Minister is the head of government, but the King holds the highest position.
Since October 7, 2021, Aziz Akhannouch has been the Prime Minister of Morocco.
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How the Prime Minister is Chosen
The Prime Minister of Morocco is not directly elected by the people. Instead, the King appoints them. This happens after a general election where people vote for members of parliament. The King usually chooses the leader of the political party that wins the most votes.
Forming a New Government
Once appointed, the Prime Minister's first big job is to create a new government. This means choosing people to be ministers in charge of different areas like education or health. The Prime Minister works with the King and parliament to make these important decisions. The new government officially starts its work after the King approves it.
A Look at Recent Prime Ministers
Morocco has had several Prime Ministers over the years. Each one has played a key role in leading the country's government.
Past Leaders
On September 20, 2007, King Mohammed VI appointed Abbas El Fassi as the 14th Prime Minister.
Later, on November 29, 2011, Abdelilah Benkirane became the 15th Prime Minister, also appointed by King Mohammed VI. He was reappointed on October 10, 2016, after his party won the parliamentary elections again. However, King Mohammed VI dismissed him on March 15, 2017.
Just two days later, on March 17, 2017, Saadeddine Othmani was appointed as the 16th Prime Minister by King Mohammed VI.
The current Prime Minister, Aziz Akhannouch, became the 17th Prime Minister of Morocco on September 10, 2021. He was also appointed by King Mohammed VI.
More Information
- Politics of Morocco
See also
In Spanish: Jefe del Gobierno de Marruecos para niños
