Morocco's King Mohammed VI is set to celebrate his 60th birthday on Monday away from the public eye, as challenges abound almost a quarter century after he ascended the throne. But his efforts have fallen short in addressing the profound inequalities that continue to plague Moroccan society. King Mohammed has led major infrastructure and business projects over the years. While achieving diplomatic wins, Mohammed VI, once earning the nickname "king of the poor", has addressed societal inequalities at home at a sluggish pace. A report commissioned in 2019 by Mohammed VI to find a "new development model" noted growing "inequalities", a "slow pace of reforms" and "resistance to change".

Source: The North Africa Journal August 19, 2023 14:46 UTC