Morocco appoints 22 new consuls in a major diplomatic shift

Morocco’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has appointed 22 new Consuls General across strategic international posts, marking one of the most significant diplomatic reshuffles in recent years aimed at strengthening ties with Moroccan expatriate communities worldwide.

The appointments affect over one-third of Morocco’s consular network and represent a fundamental shift toward modern, citizen-focused diplomacy. The strategic redeployment targets regions where Moroccans abroad most frequently require assistance, guidance, and institutional support.

France receives the largest allocation with 13 new Consuls General, reflecting the country’s status as home to the world’s largest Moroccan diaspora community. Italy accounts for three additional appointments, while Spain and Belgium each see new leadership in selected consulates. North America’s presence strengthens with a new Consul General assigned to New York and the recent opening of a consulate in Miami, Florida.

A groundbreaking aspect of these appointments is gender representation, with women comprising nearly half of the newly appointed Consuls. Ten of the 22 positions went to women, raising female leadership in Moroccan consulates to 38% and demonstrating the ministry’s commitment to equal opportunity and talent recognition.

The appointees represent experienced diplomatic professionals rather than token selections.
This consular transformation confirms Morocco’s deeper strategy of maintaining diplomacy grounded in citizens’ daily lives rather than detached bureaucratic processes.