Morocco
King Mohammed VI Undergoes Successful Surgery After Sporting Accident
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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Hassan II
France
Moroccan King's Gift: Accordion Buried with Musician 60 Years After His Death
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 Hassan II , has joined its owner in his final resting place in the Revest cemetery.
Morocco
King Hassan II's Legacy Endures: Millions View Late Moroccan Monarch's Speeches Online
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 conferences, which have accumulated millions of views on YouTube, Facebook and X (formerly Twitter), and elicit positive comments.
Morocco
Moroccan Royal Family Sues Woman Claiming to be Hassan II's 'Hidden Daughter' for Fraud
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 VI, continues her fight for paternity recognition, the royal family "considers itself the victim of an attempted extortion of funds" and files a complaint for fraud.
Morocco
Moroccan Singer Latifa Raafat Reveals Career Advice from Late King Hassan II
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 the beginning of her artistic career.
Sport
Morocco Unveils Plans for World's Largest Stadium: 115,000-Seat Hassan II Arena for 2030 World Cup
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 Mohammed VI’s father, Hassan II.
Morocco
Moroccan Royal Palace Warns Against Fake Photos of Late Princess Lalla Latifa
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 Mohammed VI, who died on Saturday at the age of 78.
Morocco
World Leaders Offer Condolences to Morocco's King Mohammed VI on Death of Princess Lalla Latifa
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 to King Mohammed VI following the death on Saturday, June 29 of Princess Lalla Latifa, wife of the late Hassan II and mother of the sovereign.
Morocco
Moroccan Singer Samira Saïd Recalls First Royal Performance for King Hassan II at Age 12
Moroccan singer Samira Saïd met the late King Hassan II for the first time during a musical performance at the royal palace.
Morocco
Casablanca Bans Swimming Near Hassan II Mosque to Prevent Drownings
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 the Hassan II Mosque during the summer.
Morocco
Former French Ambassador Reveals Hassan II's Insights on Morocco-Algeria Relations
Xavier Driencourt, former French ambassador to Algiers, reveals a conversation between the late Hassan II and former French President General Charles de Gaulle about the relationship between Morocco and Algeria.
Morocco
Moroccan Singer Latifa Raafat Reveals Late King Hassan II's Musical Influence on Her Career
Latifa Raafat is among the favorite singers of the late Hassan II. The Moroccan singer opens up about her relationship with the father of King Mohammed VI.