On Monday, July 13, 2026, Morocco's Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch represented King Mohammed VI at a condolences ceremony in Doha, Qatar, following the death of Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, the former Emir of Qatar.
The visit was conducted on high royal instructions, according to a statement from the Moroccan government. Akhannouch conveyed the king's condolences to the Al-Thani family and the Qatari people.
Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, who ruled Qatar from 1995 to 2013, passed away on July 12, 2026. He was known for modernizing the country and expanding its global influence.
The Moroccan delegation's participation underscores the strong bilateral ties between Morocco and Qatar.
