Overview
Issue 7554 of the Official Gazette, dated 22 October 2026, contains only three royal dahirs, all of an administrative and institutional nature. They concern the appointment of government members, the dismissal of a minister delegate, and the delegation of authority over the administration of national defence. The table of contents lists no laws, decrees, orders, international agreements, or individual legal, judicial or administrative notices. The dahirs set effective dates of 16 and 18 October 2026. The issue reflects the formation of a new government headed by Fatima Zahra Almansouri and the allocation of responsibilities among its members.
Key updates
- Appointment of government members with effect from 16 October 2026.
- Appointment of Mr. Samir Belfqih as Minister of National Territorial Planning, Urbanism, Housing and City Policy, and official government spokesperson.
- Dismissal of Ms. Madihah Khayyir as minister delegate in charge of vocational training, effective 18 October 2026.
- Delegation to the Head of Government of the powers to manage the national defence administration, under the authority of the King as Supreme Commander of the Royal Armed Forces.
- Possibility for the Head of Government to delegate signature and endorsement of decisions in this field, excluding decrees and regulatory acts.