About
Abdelilah Benkirane is a Moroccan politician who served as Prime Minister of Morocco from 2011 to 2017. A member of the moderate Islamist Justice and Development Party (PJD), he led his party to victory in the 2011 parliamentary election amidst the Arab Spring uprisings. As Prime Minister, Benkirane focused on economic reforms, tackling corruption, and promoting social justice. His tenure was marked by a delicate balance between implementing his party's platform and maintaining stability within the Moroccan political landscape.
Career Timeline
Elected to Parliament
First elected to parliament with PJD.
Secretary-General of PJD
Becomes leader of the Justice and Development Party.
Appointed Prime Minister
Leads PJD to victory, becomes Prime Minister.
Fights Corruption
Launches anti-corruption initiatives with mixed success.
Unable to Form Government
PJD wins most seats but fails to build coalition.
Replaced as Prime Minister
King appoints a new Prime Minister, ending his tenure.
Parliamentary Elections Loss
PJD suffers significant losses in elections.
Political Influence Reduced
Remains influential within PJD, but less impact on politics.
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Last updated: February 25, 2026