However, it’s important to note that historical records about the wives (queens or consorts) of Moroccan monarchs, especially during the earlier centuries, are often not well-documented publicly due to cultural and religious reasons — particularly in Islamic dynasties where the privacy of royal women was strictly observed.
That said, here’s what is known — especially focusing on the modern Moroccan monarchy, where more details are available:
Modern Moroccan Monarchs and Their Known Wives
1. King Mohammed VI (Reign: 1999–present)
- Wife:Princess Lalla Salma Bennani
- Married: 2002
- Profession: Computer engineer
- Historic Role: First Moroccan royal wife to be given a public title and appear in public events
- Children: Crown Prince Moulay Hassan & Princess Lalla Khadija
- Current Status: Reportedly separated but still respected nationally
2. King Hassan II (Reign: 1961–1999)
- Wife:Lalla Latifa Amahzoune
- Background: From Amazigh (Berber) aristocracy
- Children: 5, including King Mohammed VI
- Known As: “Mother of the Royal Children”
- Stayed largely private, no public title or presence in political affairs
3. King Mohammed V (Reign: 1927–1961)
- Wives (Multiple, Polygamous):
- Lalla Hanila bint Mamoun (Mother of Hassan II)
- Other wives are not well-documented publicly
- Maintained royal household with multiple consorts, common in the pre-modern period
Pre-Modern Monarchs (Alawi Dynasty and Earlier)
- Most Sultans before Mohammed V had multiple wives or concubines, as permitted in Islamic tradition.
- Wives’ names were rarely recorded in official documents or public discourse.
- Some prominent mothers of future kings or consorts were known by titles only, not full names (e.g., “Lalla,” “Um al-Sultan”).
- Royal harems were private, and women did not typically participate in public royal affairs.
Summary of Known Royal Wives (Modern Era)
| Monarch | Wife (Known) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mohammed VI | Lalla Salma | First public royal wife |
| Hassan II | Lalla Latifa Amahzoune | Berber noble, mother of Mohammed VI |
| Mohammed V | Lalla Hanila bint Mamoun (and others) | Mother of Hassan II |
Why So Few Names from History?
- Historical and religious traditions emphasized royal women’s privacy
- Most were not involved in public roles or politics
- Record-keeping focused on male lineage and succession
