Mohammed V of Morocco

Sultan Mohammed V of Morocco visiting Lawrence Livermore Lab, United States, in 1957

Mohammed V's tomb inside his mausoleum at Rabat, with Hassan II's tomb in the background

Mohammed V (August 10, 1909–February 26, 1961) (Arabic: محمد الخامس) was Sultan of Morocco from 1927 to 1953, exiled from 1953-55, where he was again recognized as Sultan upon his return, and King from 1957 to 1961. He was the son of Sultan Yusef, upon whose death he succeeded to the throne. He was a member of the Alaouite Dynasty. On August 20 1953, the French who were occupying Morocco at the time forced Mohammed V and his family into exile on Corsica. A relative of his, Mohammed Ben Aarafa, was placed on the throne. Mohammed V and his family were then transferred to Madagascar in January 1954. Mohammed V returned from exile on November 16 1955, again recognized as Sultan after active opposition to the French protectorate. In February 1956 he successfully negotiated with France for the independence of Morocco, and in 1957 took the title of King. Among his wives was Lalla Abla bint Tahar, who became the mother of his son and successor Hassan II. The Mohammed V International Airport of Casablanca is named after him, as well as numerous universities and various public spaces across Morocco. There is an Avenue Mohammed V in nearly every Moroccan city.

See also

• List of Kings of Morocco
• History of Morocco
• Mausoleum of Mohammed V
• Mohammed V University

Morocco and Israel have a longstanding relationship veiled in secrecy, one involving quiet diplomatic initiatives and discreet intelligence cooperation. So it is only fitting that it is a stealth campaign that is pushing to have former king of Morocco Mohammed V become the first Arab admitted to Yad Vashem's Righteous Among the Nations, which recognizes non-Jews who risked their lives to rescue Jews during the Holocaust.

References and links

• Morocco's Alaoui dynasty
• History of Morocco