It is headed by the Head of the Government since August 2011), who is appointed by the King of Morocco from the party that achieved a plurality in the parliamentary elections.

The Cabinet's ministers are chosen by the PM, after consultation with other parties forming the Government coalition, then validated and appointed by the King.

As of September 10, 2021, the current government is headed by Aziz Akhannouch, who was appointed by King Mohamed VI to form a new government after leading the results of the 2021 general election.

[1][2][3] On 7 October 2021, the new cabinet of 24 ministers, which included 7 women, was sworn in.

[4] The formation of the current government resulted in changes to certain ministries, with some functions being renamed, split or merged with others.