فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Professor Abdelhaq El Merini, the Kingdom’s renowned historian and official spokesperson of the Royal Palace, passed away on the evening of Monday, June 2, 2025, at the age of 91. His career spanned over six decades of significant scientific and cultural contributions, leaving a lasting mark on Morocco’s intellectual landscape.
El Merini was one of Morocco’s most prominent literary and cultural figures, dedicating his life to serving the national heritage through authorship, documentation, and publication—both through his high-level official roles and prolific scholarly output.
Born in Rabat on May 31, 1934, he received distinguished academic training. He earned a diploma from the Moroccan Higher Studies Institute in 1960, followed by a degree in Arabic literature from the Faculty of Letters in Rabat in 1962. He then continued his studies in France, obtaining a diploma of advanced studies from the University of Strasbourg in 1966, a doctorate from the same university in 1973, and a state doctorate in Moroccan literature from Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University in Fez in 1989.
Abdelhaq El Merini held several prominent positions, including Director of Royal Protocol and Decorations, and served as a professor assigned to the Ministry of Royal Palaces. He was also an active member of the Union of Moroccan Writers since February 1973.
He enriched the national and Arab cultural scene through numerous articles and studies published in leading newspapers and journals such as Al-Anbaa, Al-Ilm, Asharq Al-Awsat, Al-Bahth Al-Ilmi, Da’wat Al-Haq, and Al-Funun. He was renowned for his meticulous documentation and prolific output.
El Merini is considered a key reference in Moroccan history and Arabic literature. He left behind prestigious scientific and literary works that documented important figures and eras in Morocco’s history, contributing significantly to strengthening the national cultural memory.
His death has caused widespread sorrow in academic and cultural circles, marking the loss of one of Morocco’s major intellectual figures and a pillar of official historiography.
Source: Fesnews Media
