At the beginning of 2026, King Mohammed VI of Morocco found himself at the center of discussion not only due to rumors about his health, but also because of an unexpected decision to part with part of the family estate. Three luxury residences in Paris, previously owned by his mother Princess Lalla Latifa, have been put up for sale. This event has sparked speculation about possible changes within the Moroccan monarchy and what might be happening behind closed doors in the royal family.
Questions are mounting: why have the King and his brothers decided to part with such valuable properties now? Why are Moroccan officials remaining silent? And could this be connected to the fact that Mohammed VI has barely been seen in public for several months, with Crown Prince Moulay Hassan increasingly taking on royal duties?
Family Legacy
The mansions being sold are located in the heart of the French capital—in the prestigious Neuilly-sur-Seine district, considered one of the most expensive and private in Europe. Here, on the right bank of the Seine, among historic mansions and modern villas, the mother of the current king once settled. After her death in June 2024, these homes were inherited by Lalla Latifa’s five children.
The most impressive of the properties is a luxurious residence overlooking the Bois de Boulogne and the iconic Fondation Louis Vuitton. The mansion spans over 1,300 square meters, featuring 16 rooms, a swimming pool, a hammam, a gym, its own disco, and a refrigerated room for furs. The interiors blend Eastern opulence with French chic: marble, carved ceilings, mosaics, and an abundance of light. This property is valued at approximately 20 million euros.
Secrets and rumors
The second, slightly more modest, villa is located on Windsor Street. It offers ten rooms, a private garden, and an area of more than 500 square meters. Its price is about eight million euros. The third property is a penthouse in Courbevoie, near the La Défense business district, which, according to rumors, once served as headquarters for the family’s staff. Its value is 2.5 million euros.
All these properties are part of an estate that, according to some reports, King Mohammed VI relinquished in favor of his brothers and sisters. Lalla Latifa, despite never holding the official title of queen, always remained a key figure in the family. After her husband’s death in 1999, she married the monarch’s former bodyguard, which prompted her to move to France and live in luxury, but far from her homeland.
The monarch’s disappearance
Interest in these deals is further fueled by the fact that Mohammed VI himself has not been seen in public for a long time. He was last seen in the autumn of last year. At major events, including the opening of the Africa Cup of Nations, he is replaced by his 22-year-old heir Moulay Hassan, already being called the future Hassan III.
Officials in Morocco have not commented on either the king’s health or the reasons for selling the Parisian mansions. This only heightens curiosity and gives rise to new theories—from preparations for a possible abdication to attempts to conceal financial troubles or internal family conflicts.
Luxury and Dynasty
The Moroccan royal family has always been known for its love of luxury and ostentatious wealth. Their Parisian mansions are just a small part of their extensive properties across the globe. But now, as the king has disappeared from public view and his heir appears ever more frequently at official events, any shift in property holdings is seen as a signal of significant change.
For the French elite, however, the sale of these homes is another chance to peek behind the curtain of eastern monarchs’ lives. For Moroccans, it is a source of fresh rumors and concerns about the future of their country and dynasty.
RUSSPAIN reminds readers that Mohammed VI has ruled Morocco since 1999 and is considered one of North Africa’s most influential monarchs. His mother, Lalla Latifa, was known as the “mother of the princes” and for a long time remained out of the public eye despite her considerable influence within the family. After the death of King Hassan II, she lived in France, where she also passed away in 2024. The Moroccan royal family traditionally keeps details of their private lives secret, which only heightens public interest in any news surrounding their names.
