AGP Executive Report

Women in Government: Morocco’s new 32-member cabinet was sworn in under Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, the country’s first female prime minister. Seven women hold posts, one more than in the previous government. Inclusive Education: Princess Lalla Asmaa opened a Rabat university bringing deaf, hard-of-hearing and hearing students together, with free courses in hearing sciences. Her foundation says more than 1,100 Moroccans have received cochlear implants at no cost. Heritage & Travel: Fez’s first state-funded museum dedicated to Jewish culture has opened in the historic Mellah, while Marrakech is drawing attention as a set-jetting destination for film-inspired travel. Arts & Tradition: El Jadida’s 17th Salon du Cheval brings Moroccan craftsmanship and equestrian culture into the spotlight.

Literature: Moroccan critic Hamid El-Kattani was among those honoured at the 12th Katara Prize for Arabic Novel, which also recognized writers from across the Arab world. Craft & Heritage: El Jadida’s Salon du Cheval celebrated the artisans behind traditional saddles, rifles and textiles, spotlighting skills passed down through generations. Culture: Fez has opened a state-funded museum dedicated to Moroccan Jewish heritage, while a new partnership between the national police and the National Museums Foundation aims to protect the country’s cultural heritage. Education: UEMF and Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne inaugurated a shared campus in Fez, expanding French academic programs and research opportunities in Morocco. Travel: A new feature follows an ancient seasonal migration in the High Atlas alongside local herders; meanwhile, Essaouira is drawing attention as a sunny November escape, with flights from £15 and temperatures around 22°C.

Cultural Heritage: Morocco’s National Security services and National Museums Foundation have agreed to work together to protect museums and prevent the theft, forgery and illicit trade of artefacts. Inclusive Education: Princess Lalla Asmaa inaugurated a university in Rabat designed for deaf, hard-of-hearing and hearing students to study side by side, with free courses in hearing sciences and sign languages. Food Security: Morocco ranks in the Global Hunger Index’s low-hunger category, but the report estimates that 6.5% of the population is undernourished and 13.7% of children under five are stunted. Cultural Travel: A new luxury tour collection will bring visitors in Morocco closer to local experts and long-held traditions, including herding.

Jewish Heritage: Fez has opened Morocco’s first public museum devoted entirely to Jewish culture, with artifacts and stories tracing a 2,500-year history. Living Traditions: Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan opened the 17th El Jadida Horse Show, spotlighting the country’s equestrian heritage. Travel: Rabat features in Lonely Planet’s 2027 guide, while a planned Four Seasons resort in Tangier will add a high-end coastal stay. Women in Public Life: Fatima Zahra El Mansouri has formed a coalition to lead Morocco’s government as its first female prime minister, a landmark appointment that renews debate about how representation can advance women’s rights. Cultural Preservation: Morocco’s police and National Museums Foundation have agreed to work together to protect the country’s cultural heritage.

Jewish Heritage: Fez has opened a 1,700-square-metre Museum of Moroccan Jewish Culture, the first publicly funded museum dedicated to Jewish culture in an Arab-Muslim country. Its collection traces 2,500 years of history through religious objects, manuscripts, crafts and family traditions. Living Traditions: The El Jadida Horse Show, running through October 18, brings together 1,100 horses and 700 riders from 50 countries, celebrating horsemanship and its place in Moroccan heritage. Women and Power: Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri’s rise to prime minister is a landmark, but representation alone does not guarantee greater rights or resources for women, an analysis notes. Freedom of Assembly: Reports of injuries and mass detentions at an October 11 Palestine solidarity protest in Tangier raise concerns about protections for peaceful expression and assembly.

Heritage & Equestrian Culture: Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan opened El Jadida’s 17th Horse Show and visited a UAE pavilion showcasing traditional crafts, dress and Arabian horses. Jewish Heritage: Fez has opened a museum in its historic Mellah, giving Moroccan Jewish history a permanent home and connecting its artifacts to the city’s living heritage. Language & Faith: Morocco is expanding Amazigh use in public administration and has published the first Amazigh translation of the Quran’s meanings in Tachelhit. Arts: Moroccan theater has lost Aziz Seghrouchni, remembered as a major figure in the stage arts. World Cup 2030: Netflix will stream the tournament in Spain and Andorra; Morocco, a co-host with Spain and Portugal, will welcome fans as the competition marks its centenary.

Women in Politics: Fatima Zahra El Mansouri has secured a four-party coalition, becoming Morocco’s first female prime minister in a historic shift. Jewish Heritage: A new museum in Fez’s historic Mellah traces more than 2,500 years of Jewish life in Morocco, with artefacts, manuscripts and displays on shared Muslim-Jewish traditions. Living Heritage: Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan opened the 17th El Jadida Horse Show, celebrating the country’s equestrian traditions. Language & Identity: Morocco’s expansion of Amazigh in public administration and its first Tachelhit edition of the Quran’s meanings mark notable steps for the language. Travel: Rabat is among the destinations tipped for 2027, while a new luxury resort planned for Tangier adds to the city’s growing visitor appeal.

Equestrian Heritage: Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan opened the 17th El Jadida Horse Show, running through October 18. The programme celebrates Moroccan horsemanship and crafts, with Tbourida performances by groups from across the country. Travel: Rabat has made Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2027 list, recognized for its historic sites, coastal setting and lively cultural scene. Amazigh Culture: Morocco is expanding Amazigh-language use in public administration, while a first Tachelhit edition of the Quran’s meanings marks another step in making religious texts accessible in the language. Tangier: Four Seasons plans a new cliffside resort at Cap Malabata, adding to the city’s growing luxury-tourism offer.

Ceuta and Coexistence: Ahead of Spain’s royals’ first visit to Ceuta, the migration crisis has laid bare tensions in the city’s Muslim and Christian communities. The visit comes amid debate over Morocco–Spain relations and the enclave’s status. Rabat Rising: Lonely Planet named Morocco’s capital among its best places to visit in 2027, highlighting its heritage, gardens and relaxed coastal feel. New luxury hotel projects are also advancing in Rabat and Tangier, including a planned Four Seasons resort in Tangier. Living Heritage: Morocco is expanding Amazigh-language use in public administration and has published its first Tachelhit edition of the Quran’s meanings. Tbourida, the traditional equestrian art, also brought Moroccan heritage to the Salon du Cheval in El Jadida. Women’s Education: The 2026 UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education went to projects from Morocco and Peru.

Fashion & Design: Moroccan designers joined the Arab Fashion Awards in Paris, celebrating creative talent from across the region. Tangier Tourism: Four Seasons plans a new Cap Malabata resort with 99 rooms and suites, including 27 villas, adding to its Moroccan portfolio and bringing visitors closer to the city’s souks and cultural sites. Moroccan Cinema: Laïla Marrakchi’s Strawberries, a drama spotlighting migrant women, is among the films selected for Cairo International Film Festival’s competition. Language & Heritage: Morocco is expanding Amazigh use in public administration and has published the first Tachelhit translation of the Quran’s meanings. Craft & Tradition: Artist Mika Cali is reworking Moroccan rug motifs, while Tbourida brought the country’s equestrian heritage to the Salon du Cheval in El Jadida.

Faith & Calendar: Morocco will begin Jumada al-Awwal on Tuesday, October 13, after officials confirmed the new crescent moon had not been sighted. Tangier Travel: Four Seasons plans a clifftop resort at Cap Malabata, with 99 rooms and suites, 27 villas and views across the Strait of Gibraltar. Moroccan Cinema: Director Nabil Ayouch will lead the Cairo International Film Festival’s international jury, while Laïla Marrakchi’s Strawberries, a drama about Moroccan migrant women, is among the competition films. Language & Heritage: Morocco has published the first Tachelhit edition of the Quran’s meanings and is expanding Amazigh language use in public administration. City Breaks: Rabat features on Lonely Planet’s list of destinations to visit in 2027, adding fresh attention to the capital’s cultural appeal.

Tourism: Four Seasons and Royal Resort Cap Malabata plan a Tangier resort with 99 rooms and suites, including 27 villas, adding a new luxury draw to the city’s northern coast. Women’s Education: Morocco’s Project Soar won the 2026 UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education for helping adolescent girls stay in school and shape their futures. Travel: Rabat made Lonely Planet’s list of 50 places to visit in 2027, putting the capital’s culture and city life on the global itinerary. Language & Heritage: Morocco has published the first official Tachelhit edition of the meanings of the Quran and is expanding Amazigh use in public administration. Film: Laïla Marrakchi’s Strawberries heads to a Los Angeles festival, telling the story of a Moroccan woman who travels to Spain for farm work and the solidarity migrant women build.

Youth & Opportunity: King Mohammed VI called for youth to move to the centre of public policy, with better access to education, skills training and jobs. Girls’ Education: Morocco’s Project Soar won the 2026 UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education for helping adolescent girls stay in school and shape their futures. Travel: Rabat has made Lonely Planet’s list of 50 must-visit destinations for 2027, putting the capital in the global spotlight. Amazigh Heritage: Morocco is expanding Amazigh language use in public administration and has published the first Tachelhit edition of the Quran’s meanings. Arts: A new Moroccan platform, Ander.ma, aims to tackle art counterfeiting and help protect the country’s creative work.

Youth & Opportunity: King Mohammed VI called for young people to move to the forefront of public policy, with better access to education, training and jobs. Tangier Travel: Four Seasons plans a cliffside resort at Cap Malabata, with 99 rooms and suites, including 27 villas, adding to the city’s growing luxury appeal. Amazigh Heritage: Morocco is expanding Amazigh-language use in public administration and has published the first Tachelhit edition of the Quran’s meanings. Everyday Life: A report from Tangier explores Morocco’s loneliness paradox: people can feel isolated even within close-knit families and communities.

Women’s Education: Morocco was represented among the laureates of UNESCO’s 2026 prize for girls’ and women’s education. At the award ceremony, Peng Liyuan urged wider access to digital learning and vocational training. Amazigh Craft: New Jersey artist Mika Cali and Moroccan weaving house WeBerber have launched a rug collection built around symbols inspired by the Amazigh alphabet, blending contemporary design with traditional handweaving. Moroccan Art: Casablanca’s Loft Art Gallery, founded by Yasmine Berrada and her sister, will make its Frieze Masters debut with works by artist Mohamed Melehi, extending its international profile. Tangier’s Revival: The city’s design scene is drawing fresh attention, while Four Seasons has announced plans for a 99-room resort at Cap Malabata. Amazigh Language: Morocco is expanding Amazigh use in public administration and has published the first Tachelhit edition of the Quran’s meanings.

Tangier’s Revival: A once-faded city is drawing design insiders back with its craft traditions, boutiques, hotels and restaurants. Protecting Moroccan Art: The new ander.ma platform lets artists register works and supporting records to help verify authenticity and curb counterfeiting. Amazigh Heritage: Morocco has published the first Tachelhit edition of the Quran’s meanings; officials also report expanded Amazigh-language services and signage in public administration. Artists & Identity: A profile of Larache-born Hassan Hajjaj traces how music, photography, fashion and Moroccan craft shape his work. Women Online: A monitoring study recorded 628 cases of digital abuse targeting 42 women candidates during the election campaign, including defamation and gender-based insults. Sport & Community: Mohammedia hosts its inaugural Fdala Atlantic Triathlon on Oct. 10–11, with youth activities and a free solidarity race for children from disadvantaged backgrounds.