Morocco’s king to cover legal costs of pop singer Saad Lamjarred in French rape case

Saad Lamjarred videos recieve hundreds of millions of hits online

Morocco's King Mohammed VI looks on during the signing of an agreement with the French President in preparation of the COP21 climate talks in Paris (Getty Images)

King Mohammed VI of Morocco has said he will “cover the corresponding costs” of legal representation for pop singer Saad Lamjarred who is facing a rape trial in France.

Lamjarred has been imprisoned in France after being charged with “aggravated rape” and “aggravated voluntary violence” after allegedly assaulting a 20-year-old woman in his hotel room in Paris.

The King informed Lamjarred’s family that French lawyer Eric Dupond Morreti will be representing the pop star and he will cover the costs.

"This is a favourable response to a request from the family of the singer who sought his majesty's intervention, and with respect for the presumption of innocence," the Moroccan embassy in Paris said.

Lamjarred is a famous singer in the Arab world and his videos receive hundreds of millions of views online.

Initial reports have suggested Lamjarred was under the influence of both drugs and alcohol at the time of incident, the Local reported.

He was set to perform in Paris at the Palace of Congress on the weekend but remains in police custody.