Who Is Lalla Nouhaila Bouchentouf? 5 Things To Know About King Mohammed VI’s Niece

With a love for philanthropy and her Moroccan heritage, Sharifa Lalla Nouhaila is an esteemed figure within the North African nation

The royal family of Morocco recently celebrated a birthday. Sherifa Lalla Nouhaila Bouchentouf turned 32 at the end of May, sparking an outpouring of well wishes from the public.

Known for her regal beauty and stately elegance, Lalla Nouhaila is a revered figure within the Moroccan royal dynasty and wider Arab region, yet she’s managed to maintain a conspicuously low profile.

In honour of her recent milestone, Bazaar Arabia shares five things you might not know about Lalla Nouhaila Bouchentouf.

She Hails From Royal Lineage

Lalla Nouhaila Bouchentouf is the only daughter of Her Highness Princess Lalla Asmaa, who is the sister of King Mohammed VI of Morocco. While she does not bear a royal title herself, being the niece of the ruler of the nation certainly holds her in high regard.

She Is An Honorary Sherifa

While Lalla Nouhaila is not bestowed with the title of Royal Highness or Princess, she holds an honourary title of Lalla Sherifa.

She Married In A Traditional Ceremony In 2021

Sherifa Lalla Nouhaila married Ali El Hajji in an intimate ceremony at the Royal Palais de Rabat on Valentine’s Day in 2021. For the occasion, the she wore an opulent emerald green kaftan featuring elaborate gold embroidery, while he wore a traditional Moroccan djellaba paired with a red fez.

She’s A Mom Of Two

Shortly after their wedding, the couple welcomed their first-born daughter, Maysa El Hajji, on December 2, 2021. In August last year, Lalla Nouhaila gave birth to their second child, Marjana El Hajji, in August.

She’s Passionate About Philanthropy

The young Sherifa is known to have a love of philanthropy, following in the example of her mother, who is the patron of the Red Crescent Society, as well as being involved in numerous initiatives focused on children with disabilities.