King Mohammed makes surprise visit to Tangiers hospital

Morocco's King Mohammed VI on Monday made a surprise visit to the Mohammed V hospital in Tangiers.

The king, who arrived at the hospital driving himself his car, was welcomed by enthusiastic medicaids, doctors, patients and their relatives.

The king visited the radiology ward that was offered a scanner by the Mohammed V foundation for solidarity and heard explanations on the importance of the device for diagnosis of head and abdominal diseases.

On Sunday, the king had made a surprise visit to the city port and met with Moroccan expatriates coming to Morocco for summer holidays.