Morocco's centrist Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), led by the country's first designated prime minister Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, has reached a deal with three other parties to form a coalition government.
The coalition, which includes moderate socialist parties and the nationalist Istiqlal, together hold 207 seats in parliament, above the 198 needed for a majority.
PAM, which topped last month's parliamentary election vote, was founded in 2008 by a royal adviser and has positioned itself as an advocate of social modernisation.
Its leader, Ms El Mansouri, has been named Morocco's first female prime minister, the latest chapter in a career that has taken her from Marrakesh's city hall to the top levels of the country's political establishment.
Ms El Mansouri, 50, the Mayor of Marrakesh, has also been Urban Planning and Housing Minister under Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch since 2021.
The deal "produces a strong political government, made up of components marked by ideological and political proximity, united in, and committed to, a shared reformist vision,” the coalition said in a joint statement, adding that they will next propose a cabinet lineup.
The statement added that the four parties would propose the names of male and female ministers "who possess competence, political acumen, integrity and probity, as part of a cohesive and strong government capable of implementing the government programme, which will be drawn up as quickly as possible".
Ms El Mansouri's party has pledged to protect purchasing power by raising incomes and regulating markets, while making youth employment a priority. Its 2027-2031 programme aims to support one million young people, amid 29.2 per cent unemployment among 15- to 24-year-olds.
Other priorities include improving healthcare, education, housing and digital services, advancing the official use of Amazigh, strengthening water, food and energy security, embracing artificial intelligence, and driving inclusive economic growth while safeguarding public finances.
The new government will oversee the final stages of preparations for the 2030 World Cup, which Morocco will co-host with Portugal and Spain.