Morocco's prime minister is worth $1.6 billion and sells a third of its fuel
Aziz Akhannouch is worth $1.6 billion, sells Morocco a third of its fuel, and runs the government that awards his companies contracts.
Aziz Akhannouch
Morocco's billionaire prime minister is fighting bills to cap fuel prices in his own industry
Morocco's billionaire Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch is opposing opposition bills to cap fuel prices and nationalise the Samir refinery in a market he controls through Afriquia.
Benjelloun, Akhannouch, and Sefrioui lead Morocco's billionaire list in 2026
Othman Benjelloun topped Morocco's 2026 billionaire rankings with a $1.7 billion fortune, ahead of Aziz Akhannouch and Anas Sefrioui, Forbes data shows.
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Morocco’s wealthiest individuals are driving economic growth, influencing sectors like real estate, finance, energy, and pharmaceuticals, and enhancing Africa's economic footprint.
Anas Sefrioui surpasses Akhannouch and Benjelloun to become Morocco's richest man
Anas Sefrioui returns to Africa’s billionaire list with a net worth of $1.7 billion, surpassing PM Akhannouch and banking tycoon Benjelloun.
Moroccan prime minister Aziz Akhannouch’s Afriquia Gaz stake falls below $430 million
Despite the recent decline, Akhannouch remains a prominent investor on the Casablanca bourse and one of the nation’s wealthiest business figures.
Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch’s wealth dips by $100 million in 5 weeks
The $100-million decline in Akhannouch’s net worth is primarily attributed to the revaluation of his holdings in Akwa Group.
Companies owned by Morocco Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch
From the multibillion-dollar Akwa Group to influential ventures in chemicals, mining, tourism, and media, discover the man behind the $1.7-billion fortune.
Morocco Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch gains another $100 million
The multimillion-dollar increase in Akhannouch’s net worth has cemented his position as the wealthiest billionaire in Morocco.
Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch’s wealth declines by $100 million
The $100-million decline in his net worth is linked to the revaluation of his holdings in Akwa Group, a diverse Moroccan conglomerate with substantial oil and gas interests.
Moroccan PM Aziz Akhannouch loses $14.8 million from Afriquia Gaz stake
Akhannouch — appointed prime minister of Morocco in September 2021 — derives part of his billion-dollar fortune from the Akwa Group.
Moroccan PM Aziz Akhannouch suffers $30-million loss from Afriquia Gaz stake
Akhannouch indirectly owns shares in Afriquia Gaz SA and Maghreb Oxygene through the multibillion-dollar conglomerate Akwa Group.
Moroccan PM Aziz Akhannouch suffers $12-million loss from Afriquia Gaz stake
Akhannouch, appointed prime minister of Morocco in September 2021, derives the majority of his fortune from the Akwa Group.
Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch’s wealth plummets by $600 million in 2023
Akhannouch derives the majority of his fortune from Akwa Group, a multibillion-dollar conglomerate founded in 1932 by his father.
Aziz Akhannouch, Morocco’s richest man, faces staggering $500-million loss in 2023
Akhannouch, Morocco’s prime minister and wealthiest individual, has lost half a billion dollars due to declining petroleum assets.
Moroccan billionaire Aziz Akhannouch suffers $400-million net worth drop in first quarter of 2023
The decline in Akhannouch’s net worth can be linked to his shares in Afriquia Gaz SA.