The apparent deterioration of Mohammed VI’s health fuels the succession struggle in Morocco

King of Morocco , Muhammad the Sixth, de facto retired from public life for several months. Although he continues to exercise his role as king on paper, the truth is that he spends more time outside the country than within its borders. for him An elusive presence in the media The connections only fueled rumors about a possible deterioration in his health.

Some recent photos thinness Compared to the image we are used to, they have sounded all the alarm bells and sparked comments about the succession struggle for the Moroccan throne.

French newspaper Afric published an analysis in which they included that Sarcoidosis From which the King had suffered for years, he had seen progression and was the cause of his physical change. They also asserted that this illness was what made him wear out away from public life in the past few months. An analysis of the French half says: “There was nothing left of his body but skin and bones, he had lost a lot of weight.”

According to the aforementioned media, the state of health of Mohammed VI worries the Moroccan political and royal sectors, especially in light of No clear plan In the event of his death or abdication. At the moment, everything indicates that the successor will be the king’s son, Moulay El Hassan, although his young age could be a problem. But it also enters the equation Brother of Mohamed Moulay Rachidaccording to Afric He aspires to occupy the throne and “will not allow” it to end up in the hands of his nephew.

In this context, it is worth remembering the alleged assassination attempt on Mohammed VI’s son in August 2020. The newspaper Morocco Online It was published that Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, who was 17 years old at the time, was The target of a plot to end his life. The Moroccan Royal House categorically denied the news and filed a lawsuit against the outlet that published it. before complaining Morocco Online He published more details about the alleged assassination attempt, which failed after the crown prince’s personal driver was found dead in his home.

And a Moroccan journalist residing in Spain published, after the incident, the dismissal of Mohammed VI’s brother from all his official duties. According to what was reported by the media, Morocco demanded the extradition of the journalist after his statements.

according to confidentiality That the Moroccan government and the country’s royal house practice, little can be known officially about this. But the truth is that the presence of Moulay El Hassan in official actions has increased significantly in recent months.