King Mohammed VI Undergoes Successful Surgery After Sporting Accident
9 December 2024
While the health of the late Hassan II was a taboo, that of his successor, King Mohammed VI, 61, is each time revealed by the royal palace.
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Moroccan King’s Gift: Accordion Buried with Musician 60 Years After His Death
1 November 2024
The extraordinary destiny of Thomas Mariani ended in an equally singular way. Sixty years after his disappearance, his accordion, given to him by the future King of Morocco (…)
King Hassan II’s Legacy Endures: Millions View Late Moroccan Monarch’s Speeches Online
13 October 2024
25 years after his death, King Hassan II remains a central figure in the Moroccan collective imagination. This is evidenced by the videos documenting his speeches and press (…)
Moroccan Royal Family Sues Woman Claiming to be Hassan II’s ’Hidden Daughter’ for Fraud
25 September 2024
While Jane Benzaquen, the 72-year-old Belgian-Moroccan born in Casablanca, who claims to be the "hidden daughter" of Hassan II and therefore the half-sister of King Mohammed (…)
Moroccan Singer Latifa Raafat Reveals Career Advice from Late King Hassan II
31 August 2024
Latifa Raafat has very fond memories of her meetings with the late Hassan II. The Moroccan singer says she has benefited from the advice of the father of King Mohammed VI since (…)
Morocco Unveils Plans for World’s Largest Stadium: 115,000-Seat Hassan II Arena for 2030 World Cup
5 July 2024
The grand stadium that Morocco will build in Benslimane in preparation for the 2030 World Cup, which it will co-host with Spain and Portugal, now bears the name of King (…)
Moroccan Royal Palace Warns Against Fake Photos of Late Princess Lalla Latifa
1 July 2024
The Ministry of the Royal Household, Protocol and Chancellery warns against the use of fake photos of Princess Lalla Latifa, widow of the late King Hassan II and mother of King (…)
World Leaders Offer Condolences to Morocco’s King Mohammed VI on Death of Princess Lalla Latifa
30 June 2024
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and other world leaders have expressed their condolences (…)
Moroccan Singer Samira Saïd Recalls First Royal Performance for King Hassan II at Age 12
28 June 2024
Moroccan singer Samira Saïd met the late King Hassan II for the first time during a musical performance at the royal palace.
Casablanca Bans Swimming Near Hassan II Mosque to Prevent Drownings
26 June 2024
Due to the cases of drowning recorded in recent years in the Casablanca-Settat region, the local authorities have taken strict measures to put an end to dangerous swimming near (…)