In this message, the sovereign said he was deeply moved and saddened to learn about the passing of one of the leading figures in the art of Malhun (Moroccan musical genre), late Haj Mohamed Bouzoubaa.

 In this painful circumstance, HM the King extended to the deceased's family, relatives and fans, his heartfelt condolences and sincere compassion over the death of one of the most outstanding masters of Malhun who have contributed to the preservation and development of this art.

 The monarch recalled the lofty human qualities of late Bouzoubaa as well as his sincere patriotism and unwavering attachment to the Glorious Alawite Throne.