Mohammed VI

Mohammed VI has been King of Morocco since 1999, succeeding his father Hassan II. His reign has combined political and economic reforms with continued royal authority.

Hassan II: Hassan II was King of Morocco from 1961 until his death in 1999. Mohammed VI succeeded his father after decades of rule marked by centralized monarchy.
Constitution of Morocco: The Constitution of Morocco establishes the country's institutions, rights, and distribution of public authority. The 2011 constitutional changes formally adjusted the king's powers and government structure.
2011 Moroccan protests: The 2011 Moroccan protests were demonstrations calling for political reform during the Arab Spring. The protests prompted Mohammed VI to announce constitutional changes and a referendum.
Moroccan constitutional monarchy: A constitutional monarchy is a system in which a monarch's authority is defined by a constitution. Morocco's formal constitutional framework coexists with unusually extensive royal influence.
Lalla Salma: Lalla Salma is a Moroccan princess and the former wife of Mohammed VI. Her public role brought unusual visibility to the royal family during his reign.
Makhzen: The Makhzen is Morocco's network of royal institutions, officials, and political relationships centered on the monarchy. It describes how influence can extend beyond the king's formal constitutional powers.
2011 Constitution of Morocco: The 2011 Constitution of Morocco is the constitutional revision adopted after the Arab Spring protests. It expanded the elected government's stated responsibilities while preserving substantial royal powers.
Arab Spring: The Arab Spring was a wave of protests and uprisings across the Arab world beginning in 2010. Regional upheavals provide context for Morocco's 2011 protests and royal response.
Moulay Hassan, Crown Prince of Morocco: Moulay Hassan is the eldest son and heir apparent of Mohammed VI. His succession links the current king's rule to Morocco's future monarchy.
Moroccan Parliament: The Moroccan Parliament is the country's bicameral legislature, consisting of the House of Representatives and House of Councillors. Its elected chambers share a political system in which the monarch retains major authority.

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