Belkhir El Farouk

Belkhir El Farouk (, ; born 1948) is a Moroccan military general.

He was appointed as Inspector General by King Mohammed VI in 2021, replacing Abdelfattah Louarak, having previously been appointed Commander of the Southern Military Zone in 2019. He was replaced by Mohammed Berrid on April 22, 2023 after asking to be relieved of his duties for health reasons.

Early life Belkhir El Farouk was born in the village of Id Bouchini, near Mirleft, in 1948. He was born into the Shilha tribal confederation. El Farouk obtained a Diploma of Higher Military Defense Studies in France.

Military career El Farouk had held several positions of military responsibility, notably in the 13th Infantry Battalion, the and , the Headquarters Battalion, the 1st Skiers Battalion, the 10th Motorized Infantry Brigade, 7th Mechanized Infantry Brigade, 3rd Headquarters Company, and Headquarters and Theater Support Battalions.

Personal life El Farouk is married and has three children.

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