Mohammed VI of Morocco
King of Morocco since 1999
Biography
Mohammed VI (Mohammed ben El Hassan; 21 August 1963) is King of Morocco, reigning since 1999.
A member of the Alawi dynasty, Mohammed was born during the reign of his father, King Hassan II. At an early age, he began partaking in public engagements on behalf of his father. Upon ascending to the throne following Hassan's death, Mohammed initially introduced several reforms and changed the family code to grant more rights to women in Morocco.
In 2011, protests in Morocco that were considered part of the wider Arab Spring occurred against alleged government corruption. In response, Mohammed enacted several reforms and introduced a new constitution. These reforms were passed by public referendum on 1 July 2011. His other reforms have included modernising the economy and military force of Morocco, promoting non-sectarian Islam and Berber culture, including designating Standard Moroccan Amazigh as an official national language alongside Standard Arabic and Yennayer (the Amazigh New Year) as a national holiday, and curtailing the influence of religious extremism.
In foreign policy, Mohammed continued in the moderate tradition established by his father, who was held to be a moderating influence among Arab nations and in relations between the Arab world and the West. He diversified Morocco's ties with key global players, including the United States, the European Union, and China, and prioritized relations with African countries and international recognition of Morocco's claim to the territory of Western Sahara. Morocco became the sixth Arab League country to normalize ties with Israel under the Abraham Accords.
Mohammed has vast business holdings across several economic sectors in Morocco. In 2015, Forbes estimated his net worth at over US$5.2 billion. Leaked diplomatic cables from WikiLeaks in 2010 led to allegations of corruption in the royal court, implicating him and his closest advisors.
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Career highlights
Career & roles
- King of Morocco
Family
- Spouse(s)
- Princess Lalla Salma of Morocco
- Parents
- Hassan IILalla Latifa
Awards & honours (24+)
- Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order
- Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic
- Order of the Three Stars, 2nd Class
- Grand Cross of the Order of Wissam Alaouite
- Order of the Liberator General San Martín
- Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold
- Grand Collar of the Order of the Southern Cross
- Order of Bernardo O'Higgins
- Collar of the Order of Charles III
- Silver Star
- Order of the Equatorial Star
- Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
- Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
- Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum
- Grand Cross of the Order of the Aztec Eagle
- Knight of the Garter
- Order of the Nile
- Grand Collar of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword
- Grand Cross of the Order of La Pléiade
- Collar of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
- Ellis Island Medal of Honor
- Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry
- Grand Cross of the Military Order of Avis
Quick answers about Mohammed VI of Morocco
- How old is Mohammed VI of Morocco?
- Mohammed VI of Morocco is 63 years old (born August 21, 1963).
- When is Mohammed VI of Morocco's birthday?
- Mohammed VI of Morocco was born on August 21, 1963.
- Where was Mohammed VI of Morocco born?
- Mohammed VI of Morocco was born in Rabat.
- What is Mohammed VI of Morocco's zodiac sign?
- Mohammed VI of Morocco's zodiac sign is Leo.
- What is Mohammed VI of Morocco's nationality?
- Mohammed VI of Morocco is a citizen of Morocco.
- What does Mohammed VI of Morocco do?
- Mohammed VI of Morocco is known as king, monarch, politician, military leader.
- Who has Mohammed VI of Morocco been married to?
- According to Wikidata, Mohammed VI of Morocco's spouse is or was Princess Lalla Salma of Morocco.
- How many children does Mohammed VI of Morocco have?
- Wikidata lists 2 children of Mohammed VI of Morocco.
