King Mohammed VI of Morocco has appointed Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan as coordinator of the offices and services of the General Staff of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR), according to an official statement from the Royal Cabinet. The appointment was announced on May 5, 2026.
The move places the heir to the throne directly within the military structure, a significant step in his preparation for future responsibilities. The statement did not provide further details on the specific duties of the new role.
This appointment comes as part of the Crown Prince's ongoing training and integration into state affairs. Moulay El Hassan, born in 2003, has previously accompanied the King on official engagements and received military training.
