Rabat, June 19, 2025 – Morocco Telecom is undergoing a transformation. The telecommunications giant has decided to break away from its dual governance model (Management Board and Supervisory Board) to adopt a unified structure centered around a Board of Directors. Officially, the stated objective is clear: “to strengthen the strategic coherence and decision-making efficiency of the Group.” In reality, this shift raises more questions than it answers.
The newly formed Board of Directors is nothing more than a recycling of the old Supervisory Board. All its members are being reappointed, seemingly to better lock in the internal power balances. Behind this change, one man remains in control: Mohamed Benchaâboun. Already President of the Management Board, he now becomes the CEO.
The Group’s statement mentions alignment with “best international practices.” But in the absence of real renewal of the bodies, this reform appears more like a makeover than a complete overhaul.
Morocco Telecom is facing an increasingly complex competitive environment, at a time when OTT operators, 5G, digital inclusion issues, and regional regulation are disrupting traditional models. Will the modernized governance be able to meet these challenges, or is it a maneuver to strengthen the influence of the leadership circles without questioning the fundamentals?
