Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri holds a commanding lead in trader consensus following King Mohammed VI’s September 29 appointment of the PAM leader as prime minister after her party secured 97 of 395 seats in the September 23 parliamentary elections. As the first woman in the role and former housing minister and Marrakesh mayor, she is tasked with forming a coalition government to reach the required majority, managing preparations for the 2030 World Cup, and addressing youth unemployment and living costs. Recent developments, including ongoing coalition talks and the October 9 parliamentary opening, have reinforced her position. Potential shifts remain possible if negotiations stall or if the king adjusts key ministerial selections, though constitutional practice favors the largest party’s nominee.