King Mohammed VI of Morocco, reigned 1999 – present; Credit – Wikipedia
Morocco is in northern Africa. It borders Algeria, the disputed territory of Western Sahara, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Mediterranean Sea. The first Moroccan state was established in 789. The House of Alaouite began its rule in Morocco in 1666 and continues to this day. Morocco was a French Protectorate from 1912 until 1956 when Morocco became independent. In 1957, Morocco became a kingdom and Sultan Muhammad V became the first King of Morocco.
Morocco Naming Conventions
- Lalla: meaning Lady is used by the royal family of Morocco for the wife, daughters, and sisters of the king and some other female relatives
- Moulay: meaning Lord is used by the royal family of Morocco for the sons and brothers of the king and some other male relatives
- Sharif/Sharifa(h): a traditional Arabic title meaning noble or highborn
House of Alaouite (1666 – present)
Rulers since 1961
- King Hassan II of Morocco (reigned 1961 – 1999)
- King Mohammed VI of Morocco (reigned 1999 – present)
- Princess Lalla Salma of Morocco (Salma Bennani, wife of Mohammed VI)
- Notable Issue: Crown Prince Moulay Hassan of Morocco