Government Council Meeting of Thursday, December 11, 2025

• At the beginning of its proceedings, the Government Council examined and adopted Bill No. 34.25 regarding the transformation of the National Ports Agency (ANP) into a public limited company (SA), and amending Law No. 15-02 relating to ports and creating the National Ports Agency and the Port Exploitation Company, presented by the Minister of Equipment and Water.
  This bill aims to develop the institutional and organizational framework of the port sector, in order to provide the ecosystem with more flexible, integrated, and efficient governance. The said bill also aspires to support national sectoral strategies, particularly in the fields of industry, energy, agriculture, maritime fisheries, and logistics, in addition to strengthening coordination between public and private actors within the framework of a unified vision of port development and improving the planning and management of structuring and complex projects, with a view to consolidating the economic and territorial impact of investments.
• Subsequently, the Government Council examined and adopted eleven draft decrees setting the effective start date for the exercise of competencies by the Territorial Health Groups (GST) in the various regions of the Kingdom. These drafts, presented by the Minister of Health and Social Protection, concern:
  • Draft Decree No. 2.25.1044 fixing the effective start date for the exercise of GST competencies in the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra region;
  • Draft Decree No. 2.25.1045 fixing the effective start date for the exercise of GST competencies in the Fez-Meknes region;
  • Draft Decree No. 2.25.1046 fixing the effective start date for the exercise of GST competencies in the Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra region;
  • Draft Decree No. 2.25.1047 fixing the effective start date for the exercise of GST competencies in the Oriental region;
  • Draft Decree No. 2.25.1048 fixing the effective start date for the exercise of GST competencies in the Guelmim-Oued Noun region;
  • Draft Decree No. 2.25.1049 fixing the effective start date for the exercise of GST competencies in the Souss-Massa region;
  • Draft Decree No. 2.25.1050 fixing the effective start date for the exercise of GST competencies in the Drâa-Tafilalet region;
  • Draft Decree No. 2.25.1051 fixing the effective start date for the exercise of GST competencies in the Beni Mellal-Khenifra region;
  • Draft Decree No. 2.25.1052 fixing the effective start date for the exercise of GST competencies in the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab region;
  • Draft Decree No. 2.25.1053 fixing the effective start date for the exercise of GST competencies in the Casablanca-Settat region;
  • Draft Decree No. 2.25.1054 fixing the effective start date for the exercise of GST competencies in the Marrakesh-Safi region.
    These draft decrees aim to set the effective start date for the exercise of GST competencies in all regions of the Kingdom, set for the first day of the third month following the holding of the first meeting of their boards of directors.
• Thereafter, the Government Council examined and adopted Draft Decree No. 2.25.1041 amending and supplementing Decree No. 2.06.574 of 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1427 (December 31, 2006) issued for the application of the Value Added Tax (VAT) provided for in Title III of the General Tax Code (CGI), presented by the Minister Delegate in charge of the Budget, Fouzi Lekjaa.
  This draft decree aims to supplement and amend Decree No. 2.06.574 of 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1427 (December 31, 2006) issued for the application of the Value Added Tax (VAT) provided for in Title III of the General Tax Code (CGI), in accordance with the measures introduced regarding VAT by the provisions of Article 7 of Finance Law No. 50.25 for the 2026 fiscal year.
   

The Government Council continued its proceedings by being briefed on the customs cooperation agreement between the Administration of Customs and Indirect Taxes and the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority of Saudi Arabia, signed in Mecca on March 5, 2025, as well as Bill No. 60.25 approving the said agreement, which aims for the mutual recognition of the Authorized Economic Operator program with each party. These two texts were presented by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates.

The Government Council concluded its proceedings by examining and approving proposals for appointment to high positions, in accordance with Article 92 of the Constitution.

• At the level of the Ministry of National Education, Preschool and Sports :
  • Mr. Mohamed Boudchiche was appointed Director of the Regional Academy of Education and Training of the Beni Mellal-Khenifra Region.
• Regarding the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation :
  • Mr. Said Chakiri was appointed Director of the Scientific Institute of Rabat ;
  • Ms. Bouchra Lebzar was appointed Director of the National School of Business and Management (ENCG) of Marrakesh;
  • Mr. Ahmed Chaqroun was appointed Director of the Higher School of Technology (EST) of Safi.
• Regarding the Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development - Energy Transition Department :
  • Mr. Nourddine Moussafir was appointed Director of Fuels and Mining Industries.
• Regarding the Ministry Delegate to the Head of Government in charge of Digital Transition and Administration Reform :
  • Ms. Samia Chakiri was appointed Director of Procedure Simplification and Administration Digitalization.