An article dated August 25, 2025, published by Maghreb Émergent and based on a long interview in Le Monde, clearly evokes this atmosphere. We talk about: A growing visibility of the crown prince, Moulay Al-Hassan (22 years old), who represented his father during Xi Jinping’s visit in November 2024 and received significant military titles, like that of colonel-major Kassataya Mauritania. A recourse to intense protocol communication (councils of ministers, pardoned convictions, official messages), which, in the context of repeated absences of the king, contributes to creating the impression of a vacuum Kassataya Mauritania. Frequent absences, often interpreted as fatigue or disengagement, which some relatives are beginning to consider worrying Kassataya Mauritania. A recomposition in progress, between the rise of the prince, internal rivalries (affair of the Azaitar brothers, hacking of sensitive data attributed to the “JabaRoot DZ” group), and even the return of Lalla Salma, sparking rumors and speculations Maghreb Emergent. Concentrated economic power, notably via the royal holding Siger and the close links between power and big business, crystallized by the figure of Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, accused of conflicts of interest Maghreb Emergent. The article concludes that more than a simple “end of reign”, it would be a delicate phase of political and institutional recomposition, shaped by multiple internal dynamics in the Emerging Maghreb. Broader perspectives: assessment and contrasts Reforms and progress Under the reign of Mohammed VI (1999-2025), much progress is undeniable: Structural modernization: infrastructure (TGV, Tangier Med port, highways), economic growth, improvement in GDP and standard of living trtfrancais.com Morocco World News. Political reforms: 2011 constitution, decentralization, reform of personal status, fight against violations of rights passed by the Equity and Reconciliation Authority Atalayar france24.com. Strengthening diplomacy: support for sovereignty over the Sahara, return to the African Union, increased international relations Atalayar Morocco World News. Criticism and persistent tensions Inequalities and youth unemployment, particularly in marginalized regions like the Rif, mentioned in 2019 france24.com. Increased repression, according to Moroccan media and bloggers abroad, pointing to arbitrary arrests, cuts to press freedom, and use of digital surveillance (Pegasus) Aps. Corruption and misuse of economic power, reflected in the fusion of private and public interests Le Monde.fr Maghreb Émergent. Summary: “end of reign” or recomposition? The expression “end of reign atmosphere” carries strong symbolism, but it does not necessarily mean an imminent withdrawal of the sovereign. What we observe, rather, is a transition in action: rise in visibility of the crown prince, dilution of the king’s appearances, economic and political recompositions. The term “delicate recomposition” seems more appropriate: the kingdom is rebalancing between maintaining the monarchy, redefining institutional relays, and growing expectations of active and transparent governance.
