Le Monde and the Moroccan Monarchy: investigation or orchestrated campaign?

In recent times, the newspaper Le Monde seems to have embarked on a systematic campaign of denigration against the Moroccan Monarchy, publishing a series of biased reports signed by journalists Frédéric Bobin and Christophe Ayad, widely circulated by the Kingdom’s adversaries. These articles, far from providing fresh insight, merely recycle baseless accusations that have been repeated countless times, relying on “anonymous sources” or accounts long since disproven. Journalistic originality is lacking, and the reader is confronted with a mechanical repetition of worn-out clichés.

The situation is made even more troubling by the fact that some of these pieces appear under the label “sponsored content,” raising a fundamental question: since when does genuine investigative journalism require targeted advertising? Even more concerning is that these articles are artificially boosted into the “most read” lists, revealing their true purpose: to manipulate public opinion, sow doubt, and undermine trust between Moroccan citizens and their institutions. The Monarchy, a symbol of continuity and of both religious and constitutional legitimacy, is thus targeted by a carefully orchestrated psychological campaign.

The method itself is nothing new: repeating the same insinuations until they eventually appear credible. It was already evident in previous publications by the same journalists, who last year gave space to dissident prince Moulay Hicham. The same themes returned: “executive monarchy without democracy” or “heightened authoritarianism since 2011.” This thematic continuity is no coincidence, but rather the mark of a convergence betraying a clear political intention.

Ultimately, these are not journalistic investigations but a commissioned operation, devoid of solid foundations and fueled by recycled stereotypes. The objective is clear: to question the sovereign’s ability to govern and to cast doubt on the continuity of the Moroccan Monarchy. Yet these maneuvers collide with reality: Morocco, strong in its institutions, its historical legitimacy, and its popular foundations, remains resilient in the face of such media campaigns designed to cause harm. Its institutional stability cannot be shaken by articles published at the behest of those who pay the most.