Meeting of the Government Council – Thursday, 5 November 2026

At the opening of the Council's proceedings, the Head of Government extended her warmest congratulations to His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist and protect Him, and to the Moroccan people, on the occasion of Unity Day and the anniversary of the glorious Green March.
She emphasized that these celebrations provide a special opportunity to reaffirm the depth of the Moroccan people's unwavering commitment to the fundamental principles of the Nation, national unity and territorial integrity, under the enlightened leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him. They also serve to renew the spirit of collective mobilization and the continued commitment to the development of the Kingdom and the defence of its supreme interests.
The Head of Government then addressed the latest developments concerning the Moroccan Sahara issue, particularly the vote held at the United Nations Security Council on 30 October 2026.
In this regard, she commended the Kingdom's consistent, firm and responsible position on this national issue, highlighting the wisdom and foresight of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, in steering this strategic matter.
The Head of Government further stressed that the Government's responsibility is to rise to the challenge of this historic moment by strengthening the domestic front and making economic and social development a key driver of national unity and social cohesion.
In this context, she called upon all members of the Government to fully commit themselves to this collective effort, each within their respective areas of responsibility, in order to contribute effectively to serving the national cause through strengthening a solid domestic front, building a productive economy, reinforcing social cohesion and promoting inclusive development that benefits all citizens across every region of the Kingdom.

Following the statement by the Head of Government, the Council considered and adopted four draft decrees relating to the fields of justice and public finance.
First: 

• Draft Decree No. 2.26.470 implementing the provisions of Law No. 52.23 on the regulation of the profession of sworn translator.
  This draft decree aims to implement the provisions of the law governing the profession of sworn translators, in order to address the needs of the judicial system and contribute to enhancing the efficiency of justice.
  To this end, it provides in particular for:
  Organizing the competitive examination for admission to the profession of sworn translator;
  Establishing the criteria governing the transfer of sworn translators;
  Determining membership fees, contributions, transfer fees and professional civil liability insurance premiums;
  Defining the format of the register containing information on sworn translators and the register of partnership agreements between translators, both maintained by the Head of the Registry Office at the Court of Appeal;
  Defining the format of the register used by sworn translators to record their translation activities on a daily basis;
  Providing for the adoption, by order of the Government authority responsible for Justice, of the templates for the professional identification card and identification insignia of sworn translators.

Second: 
The Council also adopted the following three draft decrees:

1. Draft Decree No. 2.26.806 delegating powers to the Minister of Economy, Finance and Public Performance in matters relating to domestic borrowing and the use of any other financial instruments.
2. Draft Decree No. 2.26.807 delegating powers to the Minister of Economy, Finance and Public Performance in matters relating to external financing.
3. Draft Decree No. 2.26.808 delegating powers to the Minister of Economy, Finance and Public Performance to conclude contracts and loans for the purpose of refinancing costly external debt and entering into agreements to hedge against interest rate and foreign exchange risks.

These three draft decrees, adopted pursuant to Articles 38, 39 and 40 of Finance Law No. 50.25 for the 2026 fiscal year, aim to delegate the powers of the Head of Government to the Minister of Economy, Finance and Public Performance, effective from the date of publication of the said decrees in the Official Bulletin until 31 December 2026.
This delegation is intended to enable the Government to take the necessary measures to mobilize financial resources to cover Treasury expenditure and meet its financing requirements.
The main measures provided for include:

• Improving borrowing conditions;
• Controlling the cost of debt servicing;
• Mitigating risks arising from fluctuations in interest rates and foreign exchange rates.
   

The Government Council concluded its proceedings by considering and approving eleven proposed appointments to senior positions, in accordance with the provisions of Article 92 of the Constitution.
These appointments concern the following departments and institutions:

• Ms. Fatima Zahra Chaâba: Director of the National Institute of Court Registries and Legal and Judicial Professions (Ministry of Justice);
• Mr. Toufik Mediani: Director of Legislation on Governance, Rights and Freedoms, and Special Legislation (General Secretariat of the Government);
• Mr. Mohammed El Yadini: Director of Legislation on Infrastructure, Productive Sectors and Sustainable Development (General Secretariat of the Government);
• Mr. Yassine Ahmimi: Director of Statistics, Studies, Monitoring and Evaluation (Ministry of Industry, Trade, Investment and Economic Inclusion);
• Ms. Hafida Khouyi: Director of the National Higher Institute of Music and Choreographic Arts (Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sports – Department of Culture);
• Mr. Mohamed Chakkal: Director of Youth Affairs (Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sports – Department of Youth);
• Ms. Safaa Raddaf: Director of Civil Aviation (Ministry of Transport and Logistics);
• Mr. Chafik Essalouh: Director of Customs Control and Investigations at the Customs and Indirect Tax Administration (Ministry of Economy, Finance and Public Performance);
• Mr. El Houcine Haida: Director of the Skhirat-Témara Urban Agency (Ministry of National Territory Planning, Urban Planning, Housing and City Policy);
• Mr. Hicham El Khorassani: Director of the Rabat-Salé Urban Agency (Ministry of National Territory Planning, Urban Planning, Housing and City Policy);
• Mr. Saïd Koubra: Renewal of his term as Director of the Errachidia-Midelt Urban Agency (Ministry of National Territory Planning, Urban Planning, Housing and City Policy).