The Latest Breaking News from Mohammed VI

Morocco's king thanks Israeli PM for backing claim on Western Sahara

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has invited Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for an official visit, after Israel formally recognised Moroccan sovereignty over the disputed territory of Western Sahara.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 21, 2023

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI Invites Israeli PM Netanyahu For First-ever Visit

Morocco invites Israeli PM Netanyahu for historic visit after recognition of Western Sahara sovereignty

Zenger · Jul 19, 2023

Moroccan Adviser And Canadian Professor Receive Israeli Presidential Medal Of Honor

Senior adviser to King of Morocco and renowned Canadian law professor recognized for combating global antisemitism.

Zenger · Jul 3, 2023

Morocco Joins Spain-Portugal 2030 World Cup Bid

King Mohammed VI of Morocco announced on Tuesday that his country had joined the bid by Spain and Portugal to host the centenary World Cup in 2030. King Mohammed made the announcement in a message delivered as he was named the winner of the African Football Confederation 2022 Award of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 15, 2023

US Commends Morocco’s Role in Stabilizing the Region

A delegation of US Senators has described Morocco as "a stabilizing force in a volatile region". "We express our deep appreciation to King Mohammed VI for his commitment to strengthening relations between the US and Morocco, and for his key role in advancing peace, prosperity, and security across and throughout…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 28, 2023

Morocco's king unable to travel due to a cold, palace says

King Mohammed VI of Morocco has caught a cold and has been advised by his doctor to avoid travelling and to take medical rest for several days, the state news agency reported on Wednesday.

Reuters · Feb 22, 2023

Moroccan King, Gabonese President Discuss Bilateral Ties

Morocco's King Mohammed VI has started an African tour that includes Gabon. The King is expected to visit Senegal on Monday where he would meet President Macky Sall, according to Asharq Al-Awsat sources. King Mohammed VI held talks on Wednesday with Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba at the Presidential Palace…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 17, 2023

Spain’s PM Heads to Morocco at Head of Large Delegation

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez traveled to Rabat on Wednesday along with 11 ministers for a meeting with Moroccan government officials. The visit comes 10 months after Sánchez went to meet Moroccan King Mohammed VI and put an end to a diplomatic crisis that had erupted in 2021 regarding Morocco's…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 1, 2023

French Journalists on Trial for ‘Trying to Blackmail' Moroccan King

Two French journalists will go on trial Monday in Paris on suspicion of trying to blackmail Morocco's King Mohammed VI, demanding €2 million in 2015 in exchange for not publishing a damaging book about the monarch. The case dates back to the summer of 2015, which saw secret meetings in…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 15, 2023

Rabat Hosts Arabic Theater Festival after Two-Year Postponement

The 13th edition of the Arabic Theater Festival is set to kick off on Tuesday at Casablanca’s Mohammed VI Theater after a two-year hiatus caused by the pandemic. The organizers hope this year’s edition will meet the standards of the Arabic and Moroccan theaters, as the strategies and efforts of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 10, 2023