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Mohammed VI: activities, speeches and Royal Office statements
This dossier traces Mohammed VI’s public activities since his accession on 23 July 1999: speeches, decisions and audiences, visits within Morocco and abroad, institutional and social reforms, major projects and Royal Office statements. It distinguishes announced directions, decisions and documented delivery.
Full speeches and messages: the Communication Ministry’s six official collections provide access to archives from July 1999 to June 2024: 1999–2001 · 2002–2005 · 2006–2009 · 2010–2014 · 2015–2019 · 2019–June 2024. Maroc.ma’s archive extends access to recent speeches, including 2026. Each selected speech entry links to an official document or identified transcript. Full texts are available at the linked sources; they are not reproduced in full on Moojaz. The 2026 edition of the official collection adds further documents. Landmark readings include the 31 January 2017 Addis Ababa address and the 31 October 2025 address, both linked in French.
Last updated : 40 key moments
Mohammed VI, November 26, 2004. Illustrative archive. U. Dettmar/ABr; retouched by Quibik, CC BY 3.0 BR https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/br/. — U. Dettmar/ABr ; retouche Quibik / Wikimedia Commons — CC BY 3.0 BR https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/br/ — archives du 26 novembre 2004.
Where things stand
As of 31 October 2026, the chronology covers milestones since 1999 and links occurrences already published in other dossiers. Its latest entries concern the 28 October working session on Nador West Med and Tanger Med and the royal pardon announced on 30 October. Reconstruction remains selective: daily activities, every visit and each speech have not yet been individually indexed. Official collections and links widen documentary access without establishing an exhaustive timeline.
Reported information
After the Al Haouz earthquake, Mohammed VI visits injured people in Marrakech
On 12 September 2023, Mohammed VI visits injured survivors of the 8 September earthquake at Mohammed VI University Hospital in Marrakech, according to Hespress and the Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity’s report.
Mohammed VI, 26 November 2004. Illustrative archive portrait; this photograph does not depict the activity reported. U. Dettmar/ABr; edited by Quibik, CC BY 3.0 BR https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/br/. — U. Dettmar/ABr ; retouche Quibik / Wikimedia Commons — CC BY 3.0 BR https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/br/ — archives du 26 novembre 2004.
The account describes visits to care units and a blood donation by the king. This hospital activity is separate from relief and reconstruction decisions. Because casualty counts changed during this period, this entry does not present an interim total as final.
Israel recognises Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara
On 17 July 2023, the Royal Cabinet announces Israeli recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara in a letter from Benjamin Netanyahu to Mohammed VI.
The decision extends the diplomatic momentum following resumed relations in 2020. It strengthens Rabat’s position with a security and cooperation partner without constituting a Security Council decision.
This illustrates a recurring distinction: sovereignty recognition is more specific than support for a negotiating initiative. Opening a consulate is also a political gesture, but its meaning must be established from the relevant state’s statement. The dossier provides no unverified global count of recognitions, consulates or autonomy endorsements, which are different categories.
Spain makes autonomy its preferred basis for a settlement
On 18 March 2022, a letter from Pedro Sánchez to King Mohammed VI makes public Spain’s assessment of Morocco’s autonomy plan as the most serious, realistic and credible basis for resolving the dispute.
The Rabat meeting on 7 April places the change within a new phase of bilateral relations. Spain has a particular role because of its colonial past, proximity and relations with Morocco and Algeria.
This wording supports a settlement framework; it is not identical to the US sovereignty-recognition proclamation. The shift draws political criticism in Spain and a reaction from Algeria. The dossier preserves these distinctions: diplomatic support is growing, but its legal and political content differs across states.
In Fez, Mohammed VI receives the New Development Model report
On 25 May 2021, Mohammed VI receives the Special Commission on the Development Model’s general report in Fez. Le Matin and J-PAL document its presentation.
Mohammed VI, 26 November 2004. Illustrative archive portrait; this photograph does not depict the activity reported. U. Dettmar/ABr; edited by Quibik, CC BY 3.0 BR https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/br/. — U. Dettmar/ABr ; retouche Quibik / Wikimedia Commons — CC BY 3.0 BR https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/br/ — archives du 26 novembre 2004.
The king requests publication and explanation of the conclusions, according to the ceremony report. The document proposes a development path; its presentation is separate from legislation implementing every recommendation or achievement of its goals. OFPPT documents an initial institutional discussion the next day.
Mohammed VI presides over the launch of expanded social protection
On 14 April 2021 at the Royal Palace in Fez, Mohammed VI presides over the launch of implementation of expanded social protection and the first agreements, according to the Finance Ministry.
Mohammed VI, 26 November 2004. Illustrative archive portrait; this photograph does not depict the activity reported. U. Dettmar/ABr; edited by Quibik, CC BY 3.0 BR https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/br/. — U. Dettmar/ABr ; retouche Quibik / Wikimedia Commons — CC BY 3.0 BR https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/br/ — archives du 26 novembre 2004.
The programme falls under framework law 09-21. The ceremony opens a phased rollout: health coverage, benefits and populations actually reached require verification at each stage. The launch does not establish completed universal coverage on that date.
In Fez, Mohammed VI launches the Covid-19 vaccination campaign
On 28 January 2021 at the Royal Palace in Fez, Mohammed VI launches Morocco’s national Covid-19 vaccination campaign and receives a first dose, according to the official statement and press coverage.
Mohammed VI, 26 November 2004. Illustrative archive portrait; this photograph does not depict the activity reported. U. Dettmar/ABr; edited by Quibik, CC BY 3.0 BR https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/br/. — U. Dettmar/ABr ; retouche Quibik / Wikimedia Commons — CC BY 3.0 BR https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/br/ — archives du 26 novembre 2004.
The announced programme provides for gradual rollout and free vaccination. Ibn Sina University Hospital reports starting its own operations that evening. The date marks the campaign’s launch, rather than completion of population coverage.
United States recognises Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara
On 10 December 2020, Donald Trump announces US recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the entire Sahara territory in a sequence also involving resumed Morocco–Israel relations.
The US proclamation supports autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty and is a major diplomatic gain for Rabat. It is a US decision, not collective recognition by the United Nations.
In July 2023, the State Department says the policy announced in December 2020 has not changed, while supporting the UN Personal Envoy’s efforts. This continuity helps explain Washington’s particular role: explicit support for Morocco’s position alongside facilitation of the political process. Bilateral recognition, endorsement of autonomy and conclusion of a peace agreement remain distinct.
Mohammed VI orders a special fund to address Covid-19
On 15 March 2020, the Royal Office announces that Mohammed VI has ordered a special fund to manage the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. The Finance Ministry documents the launch.
Mohammed VI, 26 November 2004. Illustrative archive portrait; this photograph does not depict the activity reported. U. Dettmar/ABr; edited by Quibik, CC BY 3.0 BR https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/br/. — U. Dettmar/ABr ; retouche Quibik / Wikimedia Commons — CC BY 3.0 BR https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/br/ — archives du 26 novembre 2004.
Initially endowed with MAD 10 billion according to the announcement reported by Reuters, the fund is intended to support health equipment, vulnerable economic sectors and jobs. The initial allocation is separate from later donations and actual spending.
In Rabat, Mohammed VI welcomes Pope Francis and delivers an address
On 30 March 2019, Mohammed VI welcomes Pope Francis in Rabat and delivers a speech at the Hassan Mosque esplanade. The addresses place religious dialogue at the centre of the meeting.
Mohammed VI, 26 November 2004. Illustrative archive portrait; this photograph does not depict the activity reported. U. Dettmar/ABr; edited by Quibik, CC BY 3.0 BR https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/br/. — U. Dettmar/ABr ; retouche Quibik / Wikimedia Commons — CC BY 3.0 BR https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/br/ — archives du 26 novembre 2004.
The visit also includes a joint appeal on Jerusalem, preserved in Vatican archives. The royal speech and joint declaration are separate documents.
[Full royal speech published by CCME](https://www.ccme.org.ma/en/rabat-speech-of-hm-the-king-on-the-occasion-of-pope-francis-visit-to-morocco/).
Mohammed VI and Emmanuel Macron inaugurate Al Boraq
On 15 November 2018, Mohammed VI and Emmanuel Macron inaugurate Al Boraq in Tangier and travel together to Rabat. The French Treasury and Reuters document the event.
Mohammed VI, 26 November 2004. Illustrative archive portrait; this photograph does not depict the activity reported. U. Dettmar/ABr; edited by Quibik, CC BY 3.0 BR https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/br/. — U. Dettmar/ABr ; retouche Quibik / Wikimedia Commons — CC BY 3.0 BR https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/br/ — archives du 26 novembre 2004.
The service links Tangier and Casablanca, using a high-speed section between Tangier and Kénitra. The inauguration concerns the railway service and its equipment; the entire route to Casablanca is not a newly built high-speed line.
Morocco joins the African Union without a prior settlement
On 31 January 2017, Morocco joins the African Union after more than three decades outside the continental organisation.
The decision departs from the absence strategy adopted in 1984. Rabat can now defend its positions and develop African partnerships from within. The SADR remains an African Union member: Morocco’s return amounts neither to its expulsion nor to Moroccan recognition of its claims.
The African and UN frameworks continue to coexist. These institutional differences explain why an announcement by a state, consulate or organisation cannot be presented as a universal settlement. Countries’ positions need their precise wording and date.
