King Mohammed VI Appoints El Yazid Er-Radi to Lead Superior Council of Ulemas
King Mohammed VI has named El Yazid Er-Radi as the new Secretary General of the Superior Council of Ulemas, signaling a leadership transition within one of Morocco’s most influential religious institutions. The appointment was first reported by L’Opinion.

Er-Radi succeeds Mohamed Yessef in the role, according to Le Desk. The appointment has been widely noted across Moroccan media, including reports from Hespress Français and L’Economiste.
The move, also highlighted by Lebrief, underscores the monarchy’s continuing role in overseeing the kingdom’s religious administration. By appointing a new Secretary General, the King ensures the ongoing leadership of the Superior Council of Ulemas, which serves as a primary authority on religious guidance and stability in Morocco.