Ali Fassi-Fihri, a prominent Moroccan politician and former minister, died on May 9, 2026, at the age of 79. His death was announced by the Moroccan state news agency MAP, which confirmed he passed away after a long career dedicated to public service.
Fassi-Fihri served as Minister of Equipment and Transport in the 1990s and was later Minister of General Affairs and Governance under King Mohammed VI. He was widely recognized for overseeing major infrastructure projects, including highways, ports, and water management systems.
Born in 1947 in Fez, Fassi-Fihri studied civil engineering and held several senior positions in the Moroccan administration before entering politics. He was also a member of the Istiqlal Party and played a key role in the country's economic development plans.
Tributes have poured in from Moroccan officials and colleagues, highlighting his integrity and dedication to modernizing the kingdom's infrastructure. His funeral took place on May 10 in Rabat.
