About Morocco
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Politics & Religion
Morocco is a constitutional monarchy. King Hassan II, who came to the throne in 1961, deceased on 23 July 1999. His son Prince Sidi Mohamed, who succeeded him, became King Mohamed VI.
A descendant of the Prophet, the King is the Commander of the 'Believers' or, in other words, Morocco's political and religious leader.
Morocco is currently undergoing a period of rapid growth while retaining its wealth of tradition and history. Its progressive ruler, King Mohammed VI, is actively encouraging foreign investment and is focussed on increasing the country’s international presence.
