On September 26, 2026, King Mohammed VI of Morocco sent two messages to King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, expressing Morocco's solidarity with Saudi Arabia in the face of repeated Houthi attacks. The King's messages came as a gesture of support and solidarity with the Saudi leadership and people.
In his messages, King Mohammed VI emphasized the strong historical, religious, and strategic ties between Morocco and Saudi Arabia. He expressed his deep concern and condemnation of the Houthi attacks on Saudi cities, economic facilities, and vital infrastructure, which have resulted in significant damage and loss of life.
The King's messages also highlighted the fact that the Houthi attacks are not only targeting Saudi Arabia but also threatening the security and stability of the entire region. He stressed that Morocco considers the security of Saudi Arabia as an integral part of its own security and that any attack on Saudi Arabia is an attack on Morocco.
King Mohammed VI reiterated Morocco's commitment to standing alongside Saudi Arabia in the face of these threats and condemned the Houthi attacks as a blatant violation of international law and the sovereignty of Saudi Arabia. He also called for the international community to take a firm stance against these attacks and to hold those responsible accountable.
The King's solidarity message with Saudi Arabia comes as part of Morocco's ongoing efforts to strengthen its relations with the Gulf states and to promote regional security and stability. Morocco has long been a key partner of Saudi Arabia and has provided significant support to the Kingdom in various fields.
In a separate development, King Mohammed VI also sent a message of condolences to the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, following the death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The King's message reflected Morocco's strong ties with the UAE and its condolences to the UAE leadership and people.
Meanwhile, Princess Lalla Meryem, daughter of King Mohammed VI, chaired a religious ceremony at the Rabat mosque to commemorate the 28th anniversary of the late King Hassan II's passing. The ceremony was attended by several high-ranking officials and featured the recitation of Quranic verses and Islamic hymns.
Key points
- Morocco's King Mohammed VI expresses solidarity with Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks.
- King Mohammed VI sends messages to King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, emphasizing Morocco's commitment to Saudi security.
- Morocco considers Saudi security as integral to its own security, and any attack on Saudi Arabia is seen as an attack on Morocco.
