Women's situation has marked significant improvements since Mohammed VI became King in July 1999. In March 2000, for the first time in the country's history, he appointed a female Royal Counselor. In August 2000, the King also appointed a woman to head the National Office of Oil Research and Exploration in September 2000, he confirmed the first-ever female ministerial appointment. In October 2000, the King appointed the first woman to head the National Office of Tourism.

In May 2002, The Moroccan Parliament approved a proposal, backed by the King, that sets aside 30 seats for the election of women in the national elections of September 2002, as Mr. Mohamed Al Achaari, minister of culture  puts it : "the King thinks it's only fair to have women be largely represented in parliament since they constitute 50 per cent of the whole Moroccan population, and they should  therefore  be represented accordingly.

 The new reforms of the moudawana, that took place on October 10th, 2003 are very significant in the history of Moroccan women, in the sense that  they grant equity, justice and dignity to women, who are also responsible for the progress of any given society. What follows are exerpts from the new reforms of the Moudawana which were announced by his Majesty King Mohamed VI during his speech at the opening of  the Parliament Fall Session