King Mohammed VI, widely regarded as Africa’s wealthiest monarch, made the remarks in separate messages to Saudi King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, according to Saudi Gazette.
In the messages, the Moroccan monarch condemned attacks on civilian areas, economic facilities and critical infrastructure in Saudi Arabia. He also reaffirmed his country’s support for the kingdom’s security, sovereignty and stability.
“Any attack on Saudi Arabia is an attack on Morocco,” he said, adding that standing with Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states amounted to defending shared strategic interests.
Beyond the attacks on Saudi infrastructure, King Mohammed VI also condemned attempts to target Makkah and Madinah. He said such actions went beyond an assault on Saudi Arabia and affected the sentiments of more than 1.8 billion Muslims worldwide.
“At this delicate moment your country is going through, historical responsibility, religious values and strategic considerations require us all to stand united in defense of rights, sovereignty, security and the holy sites of the Muslim nation,” he said.
He further condemned the “criminal acts,” holding the Houthis and those he said supported, financed and armed them responsible.
More broadly, the king said the security and stability of Saudi Arabia and other Gulf Cooperation Council states were inseparable from Morocco’s own security.
Africa’s wealthiest monarch
His remarks also carry wider economic significance. Instability around the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab can disrupt major trade routes linking Asia, Africa and Europe, while prolonged insecurity can increase shipping, insurance and logistics costs.
Against that backdrop, King Mohammed VI warned that continued attacks threatened not only regional security but also maritime corridors that are critical to the global economy and international navigation.
He also said the attacks violated international law, citing UN Security Council Resolution 2216 of 2015 and Resolution 2722 of 2024.
In addition, King Mohammed VI said attacks on civilian areas, economic facilities and holy sites violated international humanitarian law as well as international conventions and norms, and called for accountability.
Africa’s wealthiest monarch
The Moroccan monarch has extensive business interests through royal family holdings, particularly investment group Al Mada, which has interests in banking, mining, telecommunications, energy, retail and other sectors across Africa.
Forbes has previously described Mohammed VI as Africa’s wealthiest monarch, although estimates of his personal fortune have varied over time.
Ultimately, his latest remarks reinforce Morocco’s strategic relationship with Saudi Arabia and the wider Gulf at a time when renewed regional tensions are again raising concerns over security, trade and vital maritime routes.