Morocco: The Director General of the Tanger Med Port Authority (TMPA) dismissed for conflict of interest

According to several media reports, Mr Hassan Abkari, Director General of the Tanger Med Port Authority (TMPA), was dismissed from his post on 27 February 2025. This decision follows accusations of a conflict of interest, revealing practices that have provoked strong reactions.

A private company at the heart of the controversy

Mr Hassan Abkari is accused of having set up a private company, New Port Consulting 2024, in parallel with his public duties. This company, founded in Valencia last January, offers technical assistance services in port management. Hassan Abkari is the sole partner of the company, which has raised questions about the possible use of his position for personal interests.

Board reaction and appointment of a successor

Faced with this conflict of interest, TMPA’s Board of Directors reacted swiftly by appointing Idriss Aarabi as TMPA’s new Chief Executive Officer. Idriss Aarabi joined TMPA in 2007 as Operations Manager for the Passenger and Ro-Ro Port. He subsequently held a number of positions before being appointed Director of Operations in 2009.