Morocco World The Enigma of Mohammed VI Investigation Subscribers only Mohammed VI, Islam and the Islamists 'The Enigma of Mohammed VI' (6/6). His status as 'commander of the faithful' has given the Moroccan king a unique aura and has enabled him to push back against the ambitions of Islamists, whose political project and way of life he rejects. Published on August 29, 2025, at 6:01 pm (Paris) Christophe Ayad Frédéric Bobin Investigation Subscribers only Mohammed VI, the makhzen and the art of palace secrecy 'The Enigma of Mohammed VI' (5/6). In order to maintain his power, the Moroccan monarch relies on a handful of loyal supporters, most of whom he has known for decades. However, internal rivalries betray a certain nervousness, revealing the uncertainty surrounding the future of his reign. Published on August 28, 2025, at 6:42 pm (Paris) Christophe Ayad Frédéric Bobin Investigation Subscribers only Mohammed VI, a king with big foreign policy plans 'The Enigma of Mohammed VI' (4/6). In recent years, the Moroccan monarch has become highly active on the international stage. From the highly sensitive issue of Western Sahara to Morocco's rapprochement with Israel, he has often established himself as the central player. Published on August 27, 2025, at 6:01 pm (Paris), updated on August 27, 2025, at 9:28 pm Christophe Ayad Frédéric Bobin Investigation Subscribers only Mohammed VI, the king of unfinished reforms 'The Enigma of Mohammed VI' (3/6). The Moroccan king's coronation in 1999 sparked great hope at home and abroad. After the reign of his father, which was marked by human rights abuses, the young monarch personified change and modernity, at least at the beginning. Published on August 26, 2025, at 6:30 pm (Paris), updated on August 27, 2025, at 2:50 pm Frédéric Bobin Christophe Ayad Series Subscribers only Mohammed VI's youth in the shadow of Hassan II 'The Enigma of Mohammed VI' (2/6). Before ascending to the throne in 1999, the Moroccan monarch had to endure the contempt of his father, an autocrat who reproached him for his love of partying and doubted his ability to rule. Published on August 25, 2025, at 6:01 pm (Paris), updated on August 27, 2025, at 9:04 am Christophe Ayad Frédéric Bobin Investigation Subscribers only The twilight of Morocco's King Mohammed VI 'The Enigma of Mohammed VI' (1/6). Twenty-six years after his 1999 coronation, the Moroccan monarch's relationship to power remains complex. As questions about his health arise, the prospect of his succession is fueling power struggles and backroom deals among the country's elite. Published on August 24, 2025, at 6:08 pm (Paris), updated on August 27, 2025, at 9:04 am Christophe Ayad Frédéric Bobin Want to read older articles? Click here to access Le Monde’s archives
