The team of the week: flood compensation and social support at the heart of public confidence

The Walaw platform continues its weekly feature highlighting the team of the week, during a period in which rainfall turned into a national test, floods became an opportunity to demonstrate preparedness, and diplomacy served as a mirror reflecting the Morocco of tomorrow.

The Moroccan state did more than simply protect its citizens; it launched a coordinated response that included rapid compensation payments, the accelerated rollout of direct social support at an unprecedented pace, and the launch of a national road-safety strategy backed by 8 billion dirhams to confront the “daily opponent” represented by traffic accidents.

This week was not only about managing a natural disaster; it also carried a clear political message: the state does not wait for crises to act—it prepares for them by strengthening its intervention and prevention tools. From the evacuation of more than 188,000 citizens with remarkable efficiency to the start of 6,000-dirham payments for each affected family, the response stood out for both speed and organization.

Tactical formation adopted this week: 4-2-3-1

The choice of a 4-2-3-1 formation symbolizes a controlled recovery phase after the storm: a four-player defense ensuring social and security stability, a double pivot linking emergency action with long-term policy, an attacking trio accelerating implementation (compensation, road safety, direct support), and a striker leading the push to restore confidence.

Goalkeeper

1 – Abdelatif Hammouchi: stability and comprehensive protection
Director general of national security and territorial surveillance
This week he stands out as a solid goalkeeper, ensuring effective security coordination and enabling residents to return safely without major additional losses. In crisis management, he acted as a true safeguard.

Defense line (2-3-4-5)

2 – Abdelouafi Laftit
Minister of the interior
Playing the role of right-back, he coordinated the identification of disaster zones, supervised evacuations, and oversaw the gradual return of residents. A disciplined and consistent defensive performance.

3 – Mohamed Haramou
Commander of the royal gendarmerie
A reliable central defender, he led field operations in affected rural and mountainous areas, demonstrating rapid intervention capacity in remote regions.

4 – Ihssane Lotfi
Inspector general of civil protection
A responsive left-back, he mobilized teams on the front lines of rescue, relief, and evacuation operations, deploying all resources until the end of the crisis. More than 188,000 people were brought to safety.

5 – Nasser Bourita
Minister of foreign affairs, african cooperation and moroccan expatriates
Under royal instructions, he secured a notable diplomatic advance from Washington by announcing Morocco’s readiness to contribute to international initiatives, including security-force training, the deployment of senior officers, the establishment of a military field hospital, and financial participation in an international peace mechanism.

Midfield (6-8)

6 – Fouzi Lekjaa
Minister delegate in charge of the budget
During a board meeting, he stated that the royal project of social protection has entered a stage of institutional maturity aimed at strengthening social inclusion and improving the efficiency of support systems. His approach emphasizes evaluation, performance improvement, and long-term sustainability.

8 – Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid
Minister of youth, culture and communication
He withdrew a draft decree-law concerning the provisional management of the press sector following broad debate and parliamentary remarks, paving the way for an ordinary bill intended to reinforce the independence of the national press council and encourage professional consensus.

Attack line (7-10-11)

7 – Mohamed Saad Berrada
Minister of national education, preschool and sports
He ensured the continuity of remote learning during the crisis, then supervised a gradual and secure return to in-person schooling in affected areas, making education a long-term lever for reducing disparities and strengthening social support.

10 – Abdessamad Kayouh
Minister of transport and logistics
He is leading a new national strategy worth more than 8 billion dirhams aimed at reducing road accidents, particularly those involving two-wheel vehicles. The plan defines roles, monitoring indicators, allocated resources, and cross-sector coordination, with a focus on prevention, digitalization, and awareness.

11 – Mohammed Berrid
Inspector general of the royal armed forces
He oversaw a large-scale mobilization of the royal armed forces during northern floods, transforming military capacity into rapid humanitarian assistance through relief camps, transport resources, and boats, enabling the evacuation of thousands and limiting losses.

Striker

9 – Aziz Akhannouch
Head of government
On 18 February, he chaired the board meeting of the national agency for social support, approving the 2026 action plan and confirming the evolution of direct aid into a structured institutional system benefiting around 3.9 million families, with monthly allocations ranging from 500 to 1,350 dirhams and monitoring mechanisms to measure its impact on poverty and vulnerability reduction.

New entry (1)

• General Mohamed Haramou (No. 3): strengthened operational presence in rural and remote areas.

Strong comebacks (4)

• Fouzi Lekjaa (No. 6): continued strategic role in consolidating the social support system.
• Mohamed Saad Berrada (No. 7): supervision of the safe return to in-person schooling after the floods.
• Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid (No. 8): measured handling of the press-regulation file.
• Abdessamad Kayouh (No. 10): launch of a major national road-safety strategy.

Performance continuity (6)

• Abdelatif Hammouchi (No. 1): overall security coordination throughout crisis and recovery.
• Abdelouafi Laftit (No. 2): territorial and administrative monitoring of the gradual return to normal.
• General Ihssane Lotfi (No. 4): sustained mobilization of rescue teams.
• Nasser Bourita (No. 5): diplomatic action strengthening Morocco’s international presence.
• Aziz Akhannouch (No. 9): leadership of key meetings related to social policies.
• Mohammed Berrid (No. 11): rapid and effective military mobilization in support of affected populations.

The week of recovery has turned into a week of renewed confidence: internally, stability is returning through compensation, social support, and the safe resumption of schooling; externally, diplomatic momentum continues; and structurally, public policies are laying the groundwork for the future.

The state has not merely reacted—it has demonstrated its ability to anticipate and act.
Now, the decisive phase lies in implementation.

To read the previous team of the week (8–14 February 2026):https://en.walaw.press/article/GQPXQMGSQRFR