Fatima was replaced by Kawtar Benhalima, who finished first runner-up at the Miss Universe Morocco 2021. A handover ceremony for which was held on 10th November 2021.
Benhalima is a 22 years-old Moroccan beauty queen with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. Hailing from Casablanca, Morocco, she is fluent in Arabic, Chinese, English, French and Spanish. She loves arts, music and sports. She is a talented vocalist and she plays the piano. Aside from singing, Benhalima also enjoys dancing, acting, writing, public speaking, photography and soccer.
Kawtar has been a volunteer for Ladies Circle as a meal distributor and has also volunteered for the Reading Buddies Program as the head of program and a student reader. She earned her bachelor’s degree in business administration and management from École Supérieure des Sciences Economiques et Commerciales (ESSEC). The country is making a comeback at the Miss Universe pageant after a long gap of 40 years.