Mohammed VI of Morocco

King of Morocco since 1999

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December 4 2023 Mohammed made an official visit to Dubai, meeting with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and signing a declaration to develop bilateral relations.
December 4 2023 Mohammed made an official visit to Dubai, meeting with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and signing a declaration to develop bilateral relations.
September 2023 Following a devastating earthquake in the Marrakesh–Safi region, Mohammed VI visited hospitals to support victims, donated blood, and instructed the royal holding Al Mada to donate one billion dirhams for relief operations.
September 2023 Following a devastating earthquake in the Marrakesh–Safi region, Mohammed VI visited hospitals to support victims, donated blood, and instructed the royal holding Al Mada to donate one billion dirhams for relief operations.
May 2023 Mohammed VI authorized the creation of a national public holiday for Yennayer (Berber New Year).
May 2023 Mohammed VI authorized the creation of a national public holiday for Yennayer (Berber New Year).
March 2023 Through a representative, Mohammed VI announced Morocco would join the Portugal–Spain 2030 FIFA World Cup bid as a co-host, which was later unanimously approved by the FIFA Council in October.
March 2023 Through a representative, Mohammed VI announced Morocco would join the Portugal–Spain 2030 FIFA World Cup bid as a co-host, which was later unanimously approved by the FIFA Council in October.
March 14 2023 Received the President's Outstanding Achievement Award by CAF.
March 14 2023 Received the President's Outstanding Achievement Award by CAF.
February 2023 Mohammed and his foreign minister Nasser Bourita visited Gabon, meeting with President Ali Bongo and donating 2,000 tonnes of fertilizer.
February 2023 Mohammed and his foreign minister Nasser Bourita visited Gabon, meeting with President Ali Bongo and donating 2,000 tonnes of fertilizer.
2022 Mohammed VI emphasized the Western Sahara issue as the 'lens through which Morocco looks at the world', calling on other countries to clarify their positions on the conflict.
2022 Mohammed VI emphasized the Western Sahara issue as the 'lens through which Morocco looks at the world', calling on other countries to clarify their positions on the conflict.
December 20 2022 Mohammed VI hosted a royal reception for the Moroccan national football team at the Royal Palace in Rabat, following their fourth-place finish at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and awarded team members with the Order of the Throne.
December 20 2022 Mohammed VI hosted a royal reception for the Moroccan national football team at the Royal Palace in Rabat, following their fourth-place finish at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and awarded team members with the Order of the Throne.
July 10 2022 Mohammed VI made his first public appearance after recovering from COVID-19, performing Eid al-Adha rituals and prayers.
July 10 2022 Mohammed VI made his first public appearance after recovering from COVID-19, performing Eid al-Adha rituals and prayers.
June 2022 Mohammed VI tested positive for COVID-19 during a private visit to France, with his doctor recommending rest.
June 2022 Mohammed VI tested positive for COVID-19 during a private visit to France, with his doctor recommending rest.
May 19 2022 Awarded the Esquipulas Peace Prize by the Forum of Legislative Presidents of Central America and the Caribbean Basin (FOPREL).
May 19 2022 Awarded the Esquipulas Peace Prize by the Forum of Legislative Presidents of Central America and the Caribbean Basin (FOPREL).
2021 CORCAS condemned the Sahrawi refugee camps in Tindouf, citing human rights concerns.
2021 Mohammed VI declared the 'Moroccanness of the Sahara' as an 'indisputable fact' and asserted that Western Sahara was not up for negotiation.
2021 Mohammed VI declared the 'Moroccanness of the Sahara' as an 'indisputable fact' and asserted that Western Sahara was not up for negotiation.
2021 CORCAS condemned the Sahrawi refugee camps in Tindouf, citing human rights concerns.
November 2021 On the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, Mohammed called for a restart of Israeli–Palestinian peace negotiations.
November 2021 On the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, Mohammed called for a restart of Israeli–Palestinian peace negotiations.
August 2021 Algeria severed diplomatic relations with Morocco, accusing it of supporting the Movement for the self-determination of Kabylie.
August 2021 Algeria severed diplomatic relations with Morocco, accusing it of supporting the Movement for the self-determination of Kabylie.
June 2021 Mohammed congratulated Naftali Bennett on his election as Israeli prime minister.
June 2021 Mohammed congratulated Naftali Bennett on his election as Israeli prime minister.
January 16 2021 Named Chief Commander of the Legion of Merit of the United States.
January 16 2021 Named Chief Commander of the Legion of Merit of the United States.
2020 Mohammed VI purchased an €80 million mansion in Paris from the Saudi royal family.
2020 Morocco militarily intervened in Guerguerat to resume movement of people and goods after Sahrawi protesters blocked a road connecting the area to sub-Saharan Africa, which the Polisario Front claimed violated the 1991 ceasefire agreement.
2020 Mohammed VI purchased an €80 million mansion in Paris from the Saudi royal family.
2020 Morocco militarily intervened in Guerguerat to resume movement of people and goods after Sahrawi protesters blocked a road connecting the area to sub-Saharan Africa, which the Polisario Front claimed violated the 1991 ceasefire agreement.
December 10 2020 Morocco restored diplomatic relations with Israel as part of the Israel–Morocco normalization agreement, with the United States recognizing Morocco's sovereignty over Western Sahara.
December 10 2020 Morocco restored diplomatic relations with Israel as part of the Israel–Morocco normalization agreement, with the United States recognizing Morocco's sovereignty over Western Sahara.
June 2020 Mohammed VI underwent a procedure in Rabat to treat a recurrence of atrial flutter.
June 2020 Mohammed VI underwent a procedure in Rabat to treat a recurrence of atrial flutter.
September 2019 Mohammed VI was advised to rest for several days due to acute viral pneumonia, with Crown Prince Moulay Hassan representing him at Jacques Chirac's funeral.
September 2019 Mohammed VI was advised to rest for several days due to acute viral pneumonia, with Crown Prince Moulay Hassan representing him at Jacques Chirac's funeral.
May 14 2019 Awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor from the United States.
May 14 2019 Awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor from the United States.
March 2018 SNI adopted its current name, Al Mada, in March
March 2018 SNI adopted its current name, Al Mada, in March
March 21 2018 Divorce from Salma Bennani was announced.
March 21 2018 Divorce from Salma Bennani was announced.

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