Morocco appoints 21 new consuls general across global network
Morocco has appointed 21 new consuls general as part of a 2026 diplomatic mobility operation aimed at renewing its consular network and expanding administrative coverage for Moroccan communities abroad. The appointments followed an open call for applications and account for 35 percent of the kingdom’s consular posts.
The new postings span 11 countries, reflecting the geographic reach of Morocco’s diaspora services. France, Spain and Italy receive the largest share of assignments, alongside appointments in the Netherlands, Libya, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Algeria, Canada and the United States. The distribution highlights the strategic importance of European consular hubs and North American representation for Moroccan citizens abroad.
A significant share of the new consuls general are women. Nearly 40 percent of the appointees are female, which increases the overall proportion of women in Morocco’s consular network to around 40 percent. Officials also emphasized that 11 of the 21 appointees already served as consuls general and were promoted to higher responsibility posts, indicating an internal mobility structure based on experience.
France sees two new consular leaders in Rennes and Pontoise. Italy receives four appointments in Rome, Milan, Bologna and Verona. Spain also receives four postings in Tarragona, Almería, Murcia and Las Palmas. The Netherlands sees new consuls general in Amsterdam and Rotterdam. In North America, Montreal, Toronto and New York receive new assignments, reinforcing consular coverage in major diaspora centers.
In North Africa and other regions, new appointments include Benghazi and Tripoli in Libya, Tunis in Tunisia, Jeddah in Saudi Arabia and Istanbul in Turkey. One appointment stands out diplomatically with the designation of a consul general in Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria, where Morocco maintains consular activity despite strained bilateral relations.
The ministry stated that around half of the new consuls general are first-time appointees, while the rest come from other diplomatic branches. Overall, 70 percent of the cohort has prior consular experience, reflecting a balance between renewal and continuity within the diplomatic service.
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