Culturally, he supported the preservation of Moroccan traditions while also encouraging modernization. Projects in architecture, education, and religion—such as the construction of the grand Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca—symbolized both national pride and his personal legacy. The mosque, completed in 1993, is one of the largest in the world and stands as a major landmark of Morocco.
Toward the end of his life, Hassan II began to soften some of his earlier policies, releasing political prisoners and allowing exiled opposition figures to return. These steps were seen as attempts to reconcile with past tensions and prepare the country for a smoother transition of power.
