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Executive branch Morocco, in 35 editions.
The entry for Morocco published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 22 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 22
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024The same text in 1990 and 1991.
- monarch,
- prime minister,
- Council of Ministers (cabinet)
monarch, prime minister, Council of Ministers (cabinet)
Published as “Executive branch”
- monarch,
- prime minister,
- Council of Ministers (cabinet)
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- King HASSAN II (since 3 March 1961)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Dr. Azzedine LARAKI (since 30 September 1986)
Published as “Elections”
- Chamber of Representatives:
- last held on 14 September 1984 (were scheduled for September 1990, but postponed until NA 1992);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (306 total, 206 elected) CU 83, RNI 61, MP 47, Istiqlal 41, USFP 36, PND 24, other 14
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
monarch, prime minister, Council of Ministers (cabinet)
Chief of State:
King HASSAN II (since 3 March 1961)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Dr. Azzedine LARAKI (since 30 September 1986)
Chamber of Representatives:
last held on 14 September 1984 (were scheduled for September 1990, but
postponed until NA 1992); results - percent of vote by party NA; seats -
(306 total, 206 elected) CU 83, RNI 61, MP 47, Istiqlal 41, USFP 36, PND 24,
other 14
Published as “Elections”
- Chamber of Representatives:
- last held on 14 September 1984 (were scheduled for September 1990, but postponed until June 1993 when 27 new seats will be added);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (306 total, 206 elected) UC 83, RNI 61, MP 47, Istiqlal 41, USFP 36, PND 24, other 14
Published as “Executive branch”
- monarch,
- prime minister,
- Council of Ministers (cabinet)
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- King HASSAN II (since 3 March 1961)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Mohamed KARIM-LAMRANI (since October 1992)
monarch, prime minister, Council of Ministers (cabinet)Chamber of Representatives:
Chief of State:
King HASSAN II (since 3 March 1961)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Dr. Azzedine LARAKI (since 30 September 1986)
last held on 14 September 1984 (were scheduled for September 1990, but
postponed until NA 1992); June 1993 when 27 new seats will be added); results -
percent of vote by party NA; seats -CU UC 83, RNI 61,
MP 47, Istiqlal 41, USFP 36, PND 24,
monarch, prime minister, Council of Ministers (cabinet)
Chief of State:
King HASSAN II (since 3 March 1961)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Mohamed KARIM-LAMRANI (since October 1992)
The entry for Morocco did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state:
- King HASSAN II (since 3 March 1961)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Abdellatif FILALI (since 29 May 1994)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers; appointed by the King
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: King HASSAN II (since 3 March 1961)
head of government: Prime Minister Abdellatif FILALI (since 29 May
1994)
cabinet: Council of Ministers; appointed by the King
- chief of state:
- King HASSAN II (since 3 March 1961) is a hereditary monarch
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Abdellatif FILALI (since 29 May 1994) was appointed by the king
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers was appointed by the king
chief of state: King HASSAN II (since 3 March 1961) is a hereditary
monarch
head of government: Prime Minister Abdellatif FILALI (since 29 May
1994) was appointed by the king
cabinet: Council of Ministers; Ministers was appointed by the King king
- chief of state:
- King HASSAN II (since 3 March 1961)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Abdellatif FILALI (since 29 May 1994)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the king
- elections:
- none;
- the king is a hereditary monarch;
- prime minister appointed by the king
chief of state: King HASSAN II (since 3 March 1961) is a hereditarymonarchhead of government: Prime Minister Abdellatif FILALI (since 29 May
1994) was appointed by the king
cabinet: Council of Ministers was appointed by the king
elections: none; the king is a hereditary monarch; prime minister
appointed by the king
- chief of state:
- King HASSAN II (since 3 March 1961)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Abderrahmane YOUSSOUFI (since 14 March 1998)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the king
- elections:
- none;
- the king is a hereditary monarch;
- prime minister appointed by the king
chief of state: King HASSAN II (since 3 March 1961)
head of government: Prime Minister Abdellatif FILALI Abderrahmane YOUSSOUFI (since 29 May 141994) March 1998)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the king
elections: none; the king is a hereditary monarch; prime minister
appointed by the king
- chief of state:
- King HASSAN II (since 3 March 1961)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Abderrahmane YOUSSOUFI (since 14 March 1998)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- prime minister appointed by the monarch following legislative elections
chief of state: King HASSAN II (since 3 March 1961)
head of government: Prime Minister Abderrahmane YOUSSOUFI (since 14
March 1998)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the king monarch
elections: none; the king monarch is a hereditary monarch; hereditary; prime minister
by the king monarch following legislative elections
- chief of state:
- King MOHAMED VI (since 23 July 1999)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Abderrahmane YOUSSOUFI (since 14 March 1998)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- prime minister appointed by the monarch following legislative elections
chief of state: King HASSAN II MOHAMED VI (since 3 March 1961) 23 July 1999)
head of government: Prime Minister Abderrahmane YOUSSOUFI (since 14
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; prime minister appointed
- chief of state:
- King MOHAMED VI (since 23 July 1999) head of government: Prime Minister Abderrahmane YOUSSOUFI (since 14 March 1998) cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch elections: none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- prime minister appointed by the monarch following legislative elections
chief of state: King MOHAMED VI (since 23 July 1999)
The same text in 2002 and 2003.
- chief of state:
- King MOHAMED VI (since 23 July 1999)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Driss JETTOU (since 9 October 2002)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- prime minister appointed by the monarch following legislative elections
chief of state: King MOHAMED VI (since 23 July 1999)
head of government: Prime Minister Abderrahmane YOUSSOUFI Driss JETTOU (since 14 March 1998) 9 October 2002)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch following legislative elections
The same text in 3 editions, 2004 to 2006.
- chief of state:
- King MOHAMED VI (since 30 July 1999)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Driss JETTOU (since 9 October 2002)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- prime minister appointed by the monarch following legislative elections
chief of state: King MOHAMED VI (since 23 30 July 1999)
head of government: Prime Minister Driss JETTOU (since 9 October 2002)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch following legislative elections
- chief of state:
- King MOHAMED VI (since 30 July 1999)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Abbas EL FASSI (since 19 September 2007)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- prime minister appointed by the monarch following legislative elections
chief of state: King MOHAMED VI (since 30 July 1999)
head of government: Prime Minister Driss JETTOU Abbas EL FASSI (since 9 October 2002) 19 September 2007)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch following legislative elections
- chief of state:
- King MOHAMED VI (since 30 July 1999)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Abbas EL FASSI (since 19 September 2007)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch following legislative elections
chief of state: King MOHAMED VI (since 30 July 1999)
head of government: Prime Minister Abbas EL FASSI (since 19 September 2007)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch following legislative elections
- chief of state:
- King MOHAMMED VI (since 30 July 1999)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Abbas EL FASSI (since 19 September 2007)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch following legislative elections
chief of state:
King MOHAMED MOHAMMED VI (since 30 July 1999)
head of government:
Prime Minister Abbas EL FASSI (since 19 September 2007)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch
elections:
the monarch is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch following legislative elections
- chief of state:
- King MOHAMMED VI (since 30 July 1999)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Abbas EL FASSI (since 19 September 2007)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch following legislative elections
chief of state:
King MOHAMMED VI (since 30 July 1999)
head of government:
Prime Minister Abbas EL FASSI (since 19 September 2007)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarch monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch following legislative elections
The same text in 2011 and 2012.
- chief of state:
- King MOHAMMED VI (since 30 July 1999)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Abdelilah BENKIRANE (since 29 November 2011)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch following legislative elections
chief of state:
King MOHAMMED VI (since 30 July 1999)
head of government:
Prime Minister Abbas EL FASSI Abdelilah BENKIRANE (since 19 September 2007) 29 November 2011)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch following legislative elections
- chief of state:
- King MOHAMMED VI (since 30 July 1999)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Abdelillah BENKIRANE (since 29 November 2011)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister as well as Minister Delegates to each ministry appoined by the Palace
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch following legislative elections
chief of state:
King MOHAMMED VI (since 30 July 1999)
head of government:
Prime Minister Abdelilah Abdelillah BENKIRANE (since 29 November 2011)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister as well as Minister Delegates to each ministry appoined by the Palace
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch following legislative elections
- chief of state:
- King MOHAMMED VI (since 30 July 1999)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Abdelillah BENKIRANE (since 29 November 2011)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister as well as Minister Delegates to each ministry appoined by the Palace
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch from the winning party following legislative elections
chief of state:
King MOHAMMED VI (since 30 July 1999)
head of government:
Prime Minister Abdelillah BENKIRANE (since 29 November 2011)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister as well as Minister Delegates to each ministry appoined by the Palace
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch from the winning party following legislative elections
The same text in 2015 and 2016.
- chief of state:
- King MOHAMMED VI (since 30 July 1999)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Abdelillah BENKIRANE (since 29 November 2011)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers chosen by the prime minister in consultation with Parliament and appointed by the monarch
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch from the majority party following legislative elections
chief of state:
head of government:
cabinet:appointed chosen by the prime minister as well as Minister Delegates to each ministry appoined in consultation with Parliament and appointed by the Palace monarch
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch from the winning majority party following legislative elections
The same text in 5 editions, 2017 to 2021.
- chief of state:
- King MOHAMMED VI (since 30 July 1999)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Saad-Eddine al-OTHMANI (since 17 March 2017)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers chosen by the prime minister in consultation with Parliament and appointed by the monarch
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch from the majority party following legislative elections
chief of state: King MOHAMMED VI (since 30 July 1999)
head of government: Prime Minister Abdelillah BENKIRANE Saad-Eddine al-OTHMANI (since 29 November 2011) 17 March 2017)
cabinet: Council of Ministers chosen by the prime minister in consultation with Parliament and appointed by the monarch
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch from the majority party following legislative elections
The same text in 3 editions, 2022 to 2024.
- chief of state:
- King MOHAMMED VI (since 30 July 1999)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Aziz AKHANNOUCH (since 7 October 2021)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers chosen by the prime minister in consultation with Parliament and appointed by the monarch;
- the monarch chooses the ministers of Interior, Foreign Affairs, Islamic Affairs, and National Defense Administration
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch from the majority party following legislative elections
chief of state: King MOHAMMED VI (since 30 July 1999)
head of government: Prime Minister Saad-Eddine al-OTHMANI Aziz AKHANNOUCH (since 17 March 2017) 7 October 2021)
cabinet: Council of Ministers chosen by the prime minister in consultation with Parliament and appointed by the monarch; the monarch chooses the ministers of Interior, Foreign Affairs, Islamic Affairs, and National Defense Administration
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch from the majority party following legislative elections
- chief of state:
- King MOHAMMED VI (since 30 July 1999)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Aziz AKHANNOUCH (since 7 October 2021)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers chosen by the prime minister in consultation with Parliament and appointed by the monarch;
- the monarch chooses the ministers of Interior, Foreign Affairs, Islamic Affairs, and National Defense Administration
- election/appointment process:
- the monarchy is hereditary; monarch appoints the prime minister from the majority party following legislative elections
chief of state: King MOHAMMED VI (since 30 July 1999)
head of government: Prime Minister Aziz AKHANNOUCH (since 7 October 2021)
cabinet: Council of Ministers chosen by the prime minister in consultation with Parliament and appointed by the monarch; the monarch chooses the ministers of Interior, Foreign Affairs, Islamic Affairs, and National Defense Administrationelections/appointments: election/appointment process: the monarchy is hereditary; monarch appoints the prime minister appointed by the monarch from the majority party following legislative elections
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Central Intelligence Agency. “Morocco: Executive branch.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/morocco/executive-branch.