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Mohammed VI's sisters build lucrative property partnerships

Published on 15.07.2026 at 04:40 GMT Reading time 3 min

Casablanca with the Hassan II Mosque in the background in 2015. © Christian Goupi/Robert Harding/AFP

Lalla Hasna and Lalla Asmaa are preparing to open three Hilton hotels in Rabat and Casablanca. At the same time, they are expanding their property empire backed by a network of experts and well-connected business figures.

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