Government of Morocco
29 national office holders, each linked to its source.
Morocco, officially the Kingdom of Morocco, has its capital at Rabat and a population of 38,430,770 (World Bank, 2025). The CIA World Factbook describes its system of government as a parliamentary constitutional monarchy. King Mohammed VI (in office since 30 Jul 1999) is head of state; Prime Minister Fatima Ezzahra El-Mansouri is head of government. The legislature is the Parliament (Barlaman), a bicameral body with 395 seats in the House of Representatives (Majliss-annouwab) and 120 seats in the House of Councillors (Majlis al-Mustacharin). The most recent national election recorded by IFES ElectionGuide was held on 8 Sept 2021. The source lists the next national election as expected in October 2027. Elections are run by the Ministry of the Interior (electoral administration; no independent commission). Abdellatif Jouahri is listed as central bank governor. The directory below lists 26 cabinet and ministerial posts with their current holders and sources.
Parliament (Barlaman)
Bicameral. Source: CIA World Factbook
| Chamber | Seats | Last election |
|---|---|---|
| House of Representatives (Majliss-annouwab) | 395 (all directly elected) | 8 Sept 2021 |
| House of Councillors (Majlis al-Mustacharin) | 120 (all indirectly elected) | 5 Oct 2021 |
Cabinet
Sources: CIA World Factbook, World Leaders list dated 29 Sept 2026.
Parliament, courts and independent offices
| Office | Holder | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Central bank governor | Abdellatif Jouahri | - |
Sources: CIA World Factbook, World Leaders list dated 29 Sept 2026.
Morocco election dates 2026, 2027 and 2028
Next national election: Due by 2031, parliamentary election.
| Date | Election | Status | Turnout | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sept 2026 | Parliamentary election | Held | - | - |
| 23 Sept 2026 | Local elections | Held | - | - |
| Due by 2031 | Parliamentary election | Due | - | - |
Sources: IFES ElectionGuide (retrieved 9 Oct 2026).