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Rabat – King Mohammed VI is reportedly visiting France on a private trip, sources told news outlet Jeune Afrique.
The Moroccan monarch flew to France on Wednesday, June 1, the news outlet quoted a source close to the royal palace as saying.
The visit would be the first of its kind for the king of Morocco since the outbreak of COVID-19 and its induced traveling restrictions.
Amid the king’s visit to France, Jeune Afrique indicated that the two countries’ relations suffered ups and downs since the election of Emmanuel Macron in 2017.
The news outlet referred to the French decision to reduce the number of visas issued to people from North Africa, including Morocco.
Morocco described France’s decision to limit the number of visas issued to Moroccans as “unjustified.”
Jeune Afrique suggested that King Mohammed VI is staying in his palace in Betz. Several reports shed light on the castle, often described as King Mohammed VI’s vacation palace.
In 2017, French television news outlet France 3 published a report dubbed “The King of Morocco and Betz, a story of generosity.”
During the report, France 3 emphasized the positive impact of King Mohammed VI’s visits to Betz, a small village located 40 kilometers from Paris.
“The King’s arrival cannot go unnoticed during his visits to the area because of the important security measures put in place during his stay in the small village,” explains France 3.
The report said that when the king of Morocco visited the region, he “brings with his employment.”
The report cited statements from locals, including grocery managers in the town.
Angelique Vetu, the manager of a small grocery shop in Betz, told France 3 that “[the King’s] priority is to make people work here in all sectors.” She added that many people see the King’s stay in the castle of Betz as a sign of generosity.
