Hassan II 1929 – 1999

Biography

Hassan II was born on July 9, 1929, in Rabat, Morocco, during a transformative period in his nation’s history. He would go on to serve as King of Morocco for nearly four decades, beginning his reign in 1961 and continuing until his death in 1999. His long tenure witnessed significant changes in Morocco as the country navigated its role in the modern world.

Throughout his 38 years as monarch, Hassan II guided Morocco through a complex era of regional and international challenges. His reign spanned from the early years following Morocco’s independence through the close of the twentieth century, a period marked by important developments in North African politics and society.

Hassan II passed away on July 23, 1999, in his birthplace of Rabat, succumbing to a myocardial infarction at the age of 70. He was laid to rest with great dignity in the Mausoleum of Mohammed V in Rabat, where he remains honored. His legacy endures as a central figure in modern Moroccan history, remembered for his decades of leadership during a pivotal chapter in his nation’s development.