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Meeting of the Government Council – Thursday, 5 February 2026

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The Government Council met on Thursday, 16 Chaabane 1447, corresponding to 5 February 2026, under the chairmanship of Mr. Aziz Akhannouch, Head of Government. The meeting was devoted to the examination of several draft legal texts, taking note of an international agreement, and deliberating on proposals for appointments to senior positions, in accordance with Article 92 of the Constitution.
At the beginning of its proceedings, the Government Council examined developments related to the flooding affecting certain regions of the Kingdom. On this occasion, the Head of Government expressed his sincere thanks to His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, for the High Solicitude He accords to this matter, through His High Royal Instructions for the immediate intervention of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR), in coordination with the various stakeholders, in order to supervise evacuation and transportation operations for citizens.
The Government continues to closely monitor the situation and remains mobilized to take all necessary measures to address this matter in all its aspects. It also commends the various interventions carried out by the Royal Armed Forces, the Royal Gendarmerie, the National Security, the Auxiliary Forces, the Civil Protection, as well as public authorities, to protect citizens, preserve their safety, and ensure their security in the face of the repercussions of these exceptional climatic conditions.

  • Subsequently, the Government Council examined and adopted Draft Law No. 01.24 relating to judicial experts, taking into account the remarks raised, as presented by the Minister of Justice.
  • The Council also examined and adopted Draft Decree No. 2.22.381 relating to internal control within ministerial departments, taking into account the remarks raised, as presented by the Minister of Economy and Finance.
  • The Government Council then examined Draft Decree No. 2.25.542 relating to the classification and assessment of the safety level of dams.
     

The Council continued its work by takin note of the agreement on air services between the Government of the Kingdom of Morocco and the Government of the Republic of The Gambia, signed in Montreal on 30 September 2025, as well as Draft Law No. 70.25 approving the said agreement. These texts were presented by the Minister of Transport and Logistics, on behalf of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates.

The Government Council concluded its work by deliberating on and approving proposals for appointments to senior positions, in accordance with Article 92 of the Constitution.

  • At the General Delegation for Prison Administration and Reintegration (DGAPR):
    • Mr. Mohamed Bouchhra, appointed Director of Modernization and Digitalization;
    • Mr. Benaïssa Bennasser, appointed Director of Social Action and Rehabilitation for Reintegration;
    • Mr. Abdelrahim Rahouti, appointed Director of the National Institute for the Training of Staff of the Prison Administration and Reintegration.
  • At the Ministry of Equipment and Water:
    • Mrs. Lalla Meriem Bousetta, appointed Director of Studies, Development, and Road Research at the Directorate General of Roads.
       
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