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Prince Moulay Rachid is the younger brother of King Mohammed VI and one of Morocco's most active royal representatives. He promotes education, sports, diplomacy, and cultural heritage while representing the king during national ceremonies and international state visits. Known For: - Brother of Mohammed VI. - Diplomatic representation. - Cultural preservation. - Sports development.
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View all 32 peopleMoulay Ali Sharif
Gen 1 · 1589 - 1659
Moulay Ali Sharif founded the Alaouite dynasty in the Tafilalt region in 1631. Revered as a Sharif claiming descent from Prophet Muhammad through Hasan ibn Ali, he laid the religious and political foundation for Morocco's current ruling dynasty, which has governed the country for nearly four centuries. Known For - Founder of the Alaouite dynasty. - Emir of Tafilalt. - Established Sharifian legitimacy.
Moulay al-Rashid
Gen 2 · 1631 - 1672
Moulay Rashid unified Morocco between 1666 and 1672 after defeating rival dynasties and tribal confederations. He became the first Alaouite Sultan of a united Morocco and transformed a regional family into Morocco's ruling royal house, creating the modern Alaouite state.
Moulay Ismail ibn Sharif
Gen 2 · 1645 - 1727
Moulay Ismail ruled Morocco from 1672 to 1727 during one of the longest reigns in Moroccan history. Known as the "Warrior Sultan," he built Meknes as an imperial capital, created the elite Black Guard army, strengthened royal authority, and expanded Morocco's diplomatic influence.
Moulay Abdallah
Gen 3 · 1694 - 1757
Moulay Abdallah ruled Morocco multiple times between 1729 and 1757 because of repeated rebellions and military coups. Despite instability, he preserved Alaouite rule until the emergence of a more stable monarchy under his son Mohammed III.
Sidi Mohammed ben Abdallah (Mohammed III)
Gen 4 · 1710 - 1790
Mohammed III ruled from 1757 to 1790 and restored stability after decades of succession disputes. He founded the port city of Essaouira, expanded international trade, recognized the United States in 1777, and modernized Morocco's diplomatic and commercial relations.
Moulay Abd al-Rahman
Gen 6 · 1778 - 1859
Moulay Abd al-Rahman ruled Morocco between 1822 and 1859 during increasing European pressure. He modernized parts of the military, navigated conflicts involving Algeria and France, and worked to preserve Moroccan sovereignty despite growing colonial ambitions.
Mohammed IV
Gen 7 · 1802 - 1873
Mohammed IV ruled Morocco from 1859 to 1873 during a period of rapid European influence. He introduced military and administrative reforms after Morocco's defeat in the Hispano-Moroccan War and expanded diplomatic engagement with European powers.
Moulay Hassan I
Gen 8 · 1836 - 1894
Hassan I ruled Morocco from 1873 until 1894 and is remembered as one of the last powerful independent sultans before colonial rule. He traveled extensively across Morocco to strengthen central authority, modernized the army, improved administration, and resisted growing European political influence.
Moulay Yusef
Gen 9 · 1882 - 1927
Moulay Youssef served as Sultan under the French Protectorate from 1912 until 1927. Although political authority was limited, he preserved the Alaouite monarchy's religious legitimacy while navigating French colonial administration and maintaining Morocco's royal institutions.
Lalla Aicha
Gen 11 · 1930 - 2011
Daughter of Mohammed V and Lalla Abla. Sister of Hassan II.
Moulay Hassan
Gen 13 · b. 2003
Crown Prince Moulay Hassan is the eldest son of King Mohammed VI and heir apparent to Morocco's throne. Since childhood, he has represented Morocco during official ceremonies, diplomatic meetings, military events, and international visits, preparing for future leadership of the Alaouite monarchy. Known For: - Crown Prince of Morocco. - Heir Apparent. - Military training. - Diplomatic representation. - Future Alaouite monarch.
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Moulay Rachid's recorded parents are Hassan II, Lalla Latifa Amahzoune.
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Moulay Rachid has 2 recorded children: Moulay Ahmed, Moulay Abdeslam.
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Moulay Rachid married Lalla Oum Kalthoum Boufarès.
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Moulay Rachid has 4 recorded siblings: Mohammed VI, Lalla Meryem, Lalla Asma, Lalla Hasna.
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Moulay Rachid is recorded as Prince in the Moroccan Royal family tree.
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Moulay Rachid's recorded native place is Rabat, Morocco.
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14 ancestors and 2 descendants of Moulay Rachid are recorded so far, within a tree of 32 people.
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Moulay Rachid is recorded in the Moroccan Royal family tree on My rOoOts, alongside 31 other people.
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