Morocco: King Mohammed VI pays tribute to Abdelhadi Belkhayat

King Mohammed VI expressed his "great affliction" following the disappearance of the famous singer Abdelhadi Belkhayat. In a message of compassion addressed to the members of the deceased’s family, the monarch stressed that this death constitutes a major loss not only for his loved ones, but also for the cultural heritage of the country and the lovers of authentic Moroccan music around the world.

The Sovereign paid tribute to a "creative and virtuous son", whose exceptional career has enriched the Moroccan and Arab musical repertoire for more than fifty years. The pioneering works of the artist are presented as masterpieces engraved in the collective memory, making him an undisputed pillar and a reference for all generations.

In this painful circumstance, the royal message conveyed the King’s deepest condolences to the family, loved ones, and the artist’s large artistic family.