Rabat, August 25, 2026 – The Europe Today: King Mohammed VI of Morocco has granted a Royal pardon to 634 people convicted by various courts across the Kingdom on the occasion of Eid Al Mawlid Annabawi, the Ministry of Justice announced.
According to the ministry, the pardon covers individuals both in detention and at liberty, with measures including reductions or remissions of prison sentences and the cancellation of fines.
Of the total beneficiaries, 462 were serving prison or custodial sentences. The Royal pardon provides for reductions in the remaining sentences of 13 detainees, while 449 others received remission of their prison or custodial sentences.
The beneficiaries include 15 detainees convicted in cases related to extremism and terrorism. According to the ministry, their inclusion followed their formal expression of commitment to Morocco’s national constants, sacred values and institutions, as well as their review and rejection of extremist and terrorist ideologies.
Of these 15 detainees, nine received reductions in their remaining custodial sentences, while six benefited from full remission of their custodial sentences.
The Royal pardon also covers 157 people who were already at liberty. Among them, 28 received pardons covering their prison sentences or the remaining portions of those sentences, while 13 were granted remission of their prison sentences while retaining the associated fines.
A further 112 people received remission of fines, while four beneficiaries were granted pardons covering both their prison sentences and fines.
The Royal pardon was issued in connection with Eid Al Mawlid Annabawi, which marks the birth of Prophet Mohammed (PBUH). Royal pardons are traditionally granted in Morocco on major religious and national occasions.
The Ministry of Justice concluded its announcement by expressing wishes for the continued protection and prosperity of King Mohammed VI, Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan and members of the Royal Family.
