Mohammed VI to announce shock retirement?

King of Morocco created a stir on Saturday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.

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Sad news for Mohammed VI fans. Speculation had been rife that the King of Morocco will announce his retirement from all public activities, at age 62, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 08/02/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being a monarch isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being a monarch just isn't fun anymore,” he might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that he may branch out into other creative fields he is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouMohammed

For a little while on Saturday evening, #ThankYouMohammed was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made him make the decision.

“You’ve accomplished everything I ever dreamed of #ThankYouMohammed.”
— @DesireePlum, 7 Feb 2026

“Mohammed VI wasn't retired?”
— @borisB0, 7 Feb 2026

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