On Saturday, May 2, 2026, King Mohammed VI appointed his son, Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, as the coordinator of the offices and services of the General Staff of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR).
This decision, officially announced by the royal cabinet on Saturday, places the 22-year-old prince at the heart of the Moroccan military apparatus, in a coordinating role between the various command structures.
A strategic position in the military hierarchy
The role of coordinator at the general staff is considered central to the functioning of the Royal Armed Forces.
It involves cross-cutting supervision of offices and services, closely linked to senior officers and military decision-making circuits.
This appointment marks a new stage in the institutional empowerment of the crown prince, who is increasingly involved in official activities of the kingdom.
An assumed dynastic continuity
This choice is in line with Moroccan monarchical tradition.
King Mohammed VI himself held this position starting in 1985, under the reign of his father Hassan II.
This trajectory illustrates a gradual training process for the future sovereign in strategic responsibilities, particularly in the military domain.
A progressive increase in responsibilities
For several years, Moulay El Hassan has been making official appearances and carrying out protocol missions, both in Morocco and internationally.
His appointment to this military position strengthens his exposure at the heart of the state and consolidates his role in the country’s key institutions.
A strong political and institutional signal
Beyond the symbolic dimension, this decision sends a clear signal about the structure of power in Morocco.
It confirms the gradual integration of the crown prince into the strategic mechanisms of the kingdom, in a regional context where security issues remain significant.
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