Government Council Meeting – Thursday, 25 June 2026
The Government Council convened on Thursday, 9 Muharram 1448, corresponding to 25 June 2026, under the chairmanship of Mr. Aziz Akhannouch. The meeting was devoted to the presentation of a sectoral briefing, the examination of a number of draft legislative texts, the review of an international agreement, and the consideration of proposals for appointments to senior positions, in accordance with Article 92 of the Constitution.
At the beginning of the meeting, the Government Council received a presentation by the Minister of National Education, Preschool and Sports on the organization and conduct of the 2026 regular session of the Baccalaureate examinations.
In this regard, the Minister stated that the written examinations for the 2026 regular session of the Baccalaureate were held from 4 to 6 June 2026 in examination centres across the Kingdom, and that the results were announced on 17 June 2026, in accordance with the previously established schedule.
This year, 528,135 female and male candidates sat for the Baccalaureate examinations, representing an increase of 6.44% compared to the previous year. This increase reflects "the continued expansion of access to this level of qualification, which constitutes one of the major objectives of the national education policy."
Regarding the results, the Minister indicated that 262,442 enrolled candidates successfully passed the examinations, bringing the success rate for this category to 64.8%.
In conclusion, the Minister of National Education, Preschool and Sports noted that the 2026 regular Baccalaureate session took place in a positive atmosphere, characterized by rigorous organization, strong mobilization of human resources, and results demonstrating significant improvements at various levels.
- With regard to Bill No. 58.24 amending and supplementing Law No. 32.09 governing the notarial profession, its examination was postponed.
- The Government Council then examined and adopted Bill No. 045.26 amending and supplementing Law No. 08.12 concerning the National Medical Council, presented by the Minister of Health and Social Protection.
- The Council subsequently examined and adopted Bill No. 040.26 establishing the Polytechnic School of Agronomic and Biological Sciences of Agadir. The bill was presented by the Minister Delegate to the Head of Government in charge of Relations with Parliament and Government Spokesperson, on behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development, and Water and Forests.
- The Government Council then proceeded to examine and adopt Draft Decree No. 2.26.530 concerning legal time, presented by the Minister Delegate to the Head of Government in charge of Relations with Parliament and Government Spokesperson, on behalf of the Minister Delegate to the Head of Government in charge of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform.
The Government Council continued its proceedings by taking note of an agreement between the Governments of the Kingdom of Morocco and the Arab Republic of Egypt aimed at avoiding double taxation and preventing tax evasion with respect to taxes on income, signed in Cairo on 6 April 2026, as well as Draft Law No. 038.26 approving the said agreement. The draft law was presented by the Minister of Industry and Trade on behalf of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates.
The Government Council concluded its meeting by examining and approving proposals for appointments to senior positions, in accordance with Article 92 of the Constitution.
- Accordingly, within the Ministry of Industry and Trade:
- Ms. Malak Fadel was appointed Director of the Textile and Leather Industries.
- Within the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication – Department of Culture:
- Mr. Mohammed Benyaacoub was appointed Secretary-General.
- Within the Ministry Delegate to the Head of Government in charge of Investment, Convergence and the Evaluation of Public Policies:
- Ms. Bouchra Moumen was appointed Director of the Business Climate Improvement Department.
