Prince Moulay Rachid arrives with 29 guests at an American restaurant unaware of his identity

The scene took place on Wednesday, September 2, at Sergio’s Ristorante, an Italian establishment in Pelham, New York State. Around 5 p.m., a member of Moulay Rachid’s team showed up to reserve a table for 30 people that same evening.

The man ordered the meal in advance and requested a specific arrangement of the tables, without revealing the identity of the main guest. Around 7 p.m., local residents saw a convoy of black SUVs drive down Fifth Avenue and stop in front of the restaurant.

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Accompanied by his security detail, Moulay Rachid discreetly got out of one of the vehicles before joining his guests. The staff only learned that they were serving King Mohammed VI’s brother after the group had been seated and the appetizers had been served, reports the Pelham Examiner.

Four tables for the prince, his guests and his security detail

Moulay Rachid and some of his entourage took seats around a table for twelve people. Seven members of his security detail occupied a nearby table, while a third had been reserved for the group’s children and a fourth for eight other companions.

The convoy’s arrival did not go unnoticed in this small town north of New York. The restaurant’s owner, Alban Gashi, says he received several calls from residents trying to find out which public figure was at his establishment.

Asked about the tip left by his guest, the restaurateur did not disclose the amount, but said that the prince had been “very generous.” The establishment had already hosted several American celebrities, including former basketball star Charles Barkley, but never a member of a royal family.

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Mohammed VI’s younger brother, Moulay Rachid regularly represents the Moroccan sovereign at major international events. He notably traveled to London for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral. The American media outlet does not specify the reason for his presence in the United States or the length of his stay.