Aziz Akhannouch (born 1961) is the Prime Minister of Morocco, serving since October 2021. He is a billionaire businessman and the CEO of Akwa Group, a conglomerate with interests in oil, gas, and chemicals. He led his party, the RNI, to victory in the 2021 elections, defeating the Islamist PJD. Close to King Mohammed VI, his government focuses on social protection reforms, healthcare expansion, and economic recovery post-COVID. However, he faces criticism for the rising cost of living and potential conflicts of interest given his vast business empire.