Death of Abdelhak Lamrini, Spokesperson of the Royal Palace and Historian of the Kingdom

Abdelhak Lamrini, the official spokesperson for the Moroccan Royal Palace and one of the nation’s most respected historians, has passed away at the age of 91. His death on June 2, 2025, marks the end of a life devoted to public service and the preservation of Morocco’s historical memory.

Born on May 31, 1934, in Rabat, Lamrini was raised in a culturally rich environment. He memorized the Quran during his childhood and later pursued his education at the prestigious Moulay Youssef High School. His academic path continued with distinction: a diploma from the Institute of Moroccan Higher Studies in 1960, a bachelor’s degree in literature from Rabat in 1962, followed by postgraduate studies in Strasbourg, France. He earned his first PhD there in 1973 and later completed a state doctorate at Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University in Fez in 1989.

Lamrini began his career in education, teaching Arabic and civic education, before entering public administration. In 1965, he joined the Ministry of the Royal Household, Protocol, and Chancellery, where he held various roles, including Deputy Chief of Staff and later Director of Protocol and Chancellery in 1998. He was appointed Royal Palace spokesperson in 2012, succeeding Hassan Aourid, and remained in that role until his passing.

Beyond his official duties, Lamrini was a prominent figure in Morocco’s intellectual and cultural scene. As a historian, he authored several significant works, including The Moroccan Army Through History (1968), Inbiâat Oumma (Renaissance of a Nation), Perspectives on Arab Creativity and Moroccan Civilization, The Poetry of Jihad in Moroccan Literature, Introduction to the Modern History of Morocco (1996), as well as biographical studies on king Mohammed V and king Hassan II, and Notable Women of Morocco.

Lamrini’s commitment to scholarship and national heritage earned him prestigious awards, such as the Morocco Book Prize in 1968 and the Abdellah Guennoun Prize in 1997. His legacy continues through his writings and his service to the nation.