Ahmed Marcouch

Ahmed Marcouch (Arabic: أحمد مركوش; born 2 May 1969) is a Moroccan-Dutch politician, former police officer, civil servant and educator serving as Mayor of Arnhem since 2017. A member of the Labour Party (PvdA), he was a member of the House of Representatives from 17 June 2010 to 23 March 2017. He focused on matters of community development.

Ahmed Marcouch
Mayor of Arnhem
Incumbent
Assumed office 1 September 2017
Preceded by	Boele Staal (Acting)
Member of the House of Representatives
In office 17 June 2010 – 23 March 2017
Personal details
Born	Ahmed Marcouch (1969-05-02) May 2, 1969 (age 56) Bni Bouifrour, Morocco
Nationality	Moroccan, Dutch
Political party	Labour Party
Residence	Arnhem
Alma mater	Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (BA)
Occupation	Politician, police officer, civil servant, educator
Website	(in Dutch) Labour Party website

He was a member of the municipal council of Amsterdam from 11 March 2010 to 8 September 2010 and previously chaired the Slotervaart borough government from 1 May 2006 to 11 March 2010.^[1] Since 1 September 2017, he has been Mayor of Arnhem, replacing Herman Kaiser (CDA).^[2]

On March 29, 2023, Marcouch was recommended by the Arnhem City Council for a second term as mayor.^[3]

Personal life

Marcouch is married and has one son. From his first marriage, he has three children.^[4]