31 décembre 2007
His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid of Morocco – manifestation of the light of hope for the evolutionary future
During the 2007, His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid occupied his official state duties under the powers and responsibilities of the legitimate heir to the Moroccan throne under the constitutional provisions. As a result, His Royal Highness carried out publicly approximately 200 initiated projects and activities (including the Kingdom’s two most costly venues the Hassan II Golf Trophy and Marrakech International Film Festival). His Royal Highness' carefully selected activities range far and wide into many spheres and many areas related to the well-being of his subjects, the security and stability of his nation and the world at large, and national and international cohesion.
Throughout this past year, His Royal Highness has paid regular visits to his subjects in all the regions, especially in remote and chronically impoverished areas.
His Royal Highness has continued working on issues of national and global concern, including core matters such as international relations, peace, intercultural and interfaith understanding, rural and community development, youth and community empowerment, the welfare of underprivileged children, education, primary health care and raising awareness on issues pertaining society on the local, regional and international levels.
His Royal Highness received in audience people from various fields, including several political, humanitarian and business leaders.
His wide-ranging interest, combined with his academic knowledge and pragmatic approach based on culture and wisdom, have enabled the poor, the underprivileged and the disenfranchised to lead a more hopeful and positive life, and in that way strengthening the social fabric of society, national unity and identity.
Giving personal touch to official diplomatic ties
His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid exercised to the full his prerogative monarchist power to maintain, deepen, establish or normalize diplomatic relations with exchanged a number of high level foreign visits and meetings. These high-level exchanges resulted in the accelerated development of bilateral cooperation relations, regional and international developments, and exploration of number of avenues for greater cooperation in areas such as economic, investment and trade domains, education and training and peace process.
In the past year, His Royal Highness also paid five official visits to foreign countries, which included France (February), Saudi Arabia (March), United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia (October) and France (November).
As for State Guests from abroad, His Royal Highness networked twenty-two times with world leaders counting Saudi Arabia Crown Prince (March 5th), Prime Minister of Spain Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia (March 12th), President of the 61st session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA), President of Latvia, King of Saudi Arabia (May 17,18 and June 18), Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Congo-Brazzaville’s President, France’s President, Gabon’s President, Crown Prince of Span, Duke of York HRH the Prince Andrew, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia (November), Palestinian President, King of Bahrain.
In addition, His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid held talks with the President of Comoros and President of Mauritania on the sideline of the 19th Arab Summit.
Message of Peace and Cross-Cultural and Interfaith Understanding
Turning to the issue of peace and stability, His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid works tirelessly to promote intercultural and interfaith dialogue to spread His message of global peace. His Royal Highness fostered many opportunities and communications projects to create a new dialogue and exchanges on common concerns of mutual understanding and to build bold proposals for sustainable peace. His Royal Highness stressed the importance of role in supporting efforts to realize peace throughout the phase of international diplomacy and to make the peace process a success.
To raise the level of collective commitment to peace and security issues, His Royal Highness participated in the 24th Franco-African summit, which took place at Cannes, on the French Mediterranean coast, from 14 to 16 February 2007.
In March 28-29, 2007, His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid lead the Moroccan delegation in the 19th Arab Summit in Riyadh in Saudi Arabia, where He outlined his vision on the Middle East peace.
In April, His Royal Highness took his passionate works for peace and intercultural and interfaith harmony to London, United Kingdom, where He inaugurated the Three Faiths Exhibition, entitled: "Sacred - Discover what we share" and hosted a friendship dinner in an effort to endorse a mutual spirit of acceptance and to highlight the imminent need to continue to foster interfaith and intercultural dialogue providing a platform for educational exchange to share the differences and similarities in cultures and religions.
In November His Royal Highness was in France to make a firm effort to bring the 2012 World Expo to Morocco, were He delivered a keynote speech calling for the need of what he called a collective victory carrying the seal of universal citizenship.
On national front, His Royal Highness spearheaded several projects and events delivering the message of intercultural and interfaith acceptance, including the Marrakech International Film Festival and inauguration of the Instituto Cervantes - Spanish Cultural center in Marrakech.
In religious context, His Royal Highness embraces the significance of Islamic virtues and practice. Part of this is manifested through his pilgrimage to perform Umrah annually in the Holy City of Mecca.
Philosophy of development programs and sustainable economy
To achieve the Millennium Development Goals, His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid continues to actively spearhead and support the development of Moroccan communities and devotes much of his time to carry on social development projects stemming from his conviction and personal dedication to the well-being of people.
His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid embarked on significant principles of development that reflect fittingness to the geographical and social conditions with proper promotion of knowledge and current technology, based on the values of sustainable protection of natural resources.
As has been the case every year, His numerous development projects are carried out to assist his people with a better future to improves and upgrades the socio-economic status, livelihood and well-being in such fields as agriculture, forestry, and industries.
His Royal Highness coordinates, organizes and sponsors various research projects in different disciplines comprising economy, social, religion, culture and science and technology. Most of the programs organized with the assistance and support from various organizations to achieved collective objectives.
His Royal Highness the Prince also encourages young people to seize a main role that adheres to the national strategy for human development and therefore lead them to become force of change.
Strong advocacy of youth empowerment and education
His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid has at all times carried on the adherence to the diligently in the promotion of education. His Royal Highness always stresses the importance of education as the basis for the making a successful livelihood, which in the final analysis contributes to the development of the country in all fields.
This past year, numerous of His projects deal with youth empowerment issues, setting up new schools or launching rural social center for girls, like one in Melloussa.
In November, His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid in the framework of implementation of the National Development of Junior Golf officially opened 2007-2008 golf seasons with primary target to integrate the unprivileged children into the program.
As a President of Moroccan National Federation of Scouting, His Royal Highness undertook leading role with development projects for youth, fight against illiteracy, help to vulnerable youth, service of patriotism, and promotion of values of friendship, solidarity, tolerance and partnership. Together they organized action the Holidays for all, the 3rd session of the International Meeting of Scouts and Solidarity under the motto “Friendship Meeting”, the National forum on Communication entitles “Only one world, only one currency”, etc.
As another international milestone, His Royal Highness chaired in October the 62nd United Nations (UN) Day as a part of his humanitarian efforts. Challenging the complexities for continuing the humanitarian efforts in the world, His Royal Highness noted that good progress has been made, but the concerns are still devastatingly serious, as every year, more than 10 million children under the age of five die from entirely avoidable deaths.
Compassion for healthcare in rural region
His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid has always been concerned about the condition of healthcare in rural and remote regions. He has acquired first-hand experiences during his frequent trips to those areas stressing lack of health facilities for the sick and poor.
His Royal Highness endless support seeks to improve access to primary health care services in under-serviced rural communities. His Royal Highness championed the cause of this often invisible section of the deprived population, emphasizing the need for better health care.
His Royal Highness is keenly involved with the leading rural healthcare providers and institutions, pointer of his commitment to ensure and meet the health needs of inhabitants in targeted remote areas.
As the Honorary President of the Grand Heart Association, His Royal Highness continued to exert efforts to focus on welfare of the underprivileged children suffering from heart malformations that cannot afford to seek treatment.
His Royal Highness also leads significant awareness in promoting vision health and enhancing independence for people with vision loss.
As the President of the Federation of Moroccan Scouting, His Royal Highness organized several development project related to the health issues, including the organization of a training session under the topic “Role of scouting in the satisfaction the needs of handicapped people” on February 4-5.
Improving the livelihood with cultural and sport tourism
As in every year in the past, His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid has continued to play a central role by developing strong policies to build, initiate and support important initiatives to promote cultural and sport tourism in the Kingdom.
His Royal Highness expressed a strong desire to improve and enhance methods of way in which rich Moroccan cultural attractions, including museums, art galleries, monuments and heritage attractions, are shaped for used by cultural tourists.
His Royal Highness’ keenness to attract and retain cultural and sport tourism is mark by stream of high-level international events and projects, from festivals to championships, celebrating most enthusiastically through words, arts and sport. These first class tourism products support to increase awareness of and promote Morocco as a world-class all season tourism destinations.
With these approaches His Royal Highness inaugurated the 13th edition of the Casablanca International Book Fair. He showed remarkable perseverance in an effort to promote the cultural tourism provided by a welcome source of the Marrakech International Film Festival, which took place from December 7th to 15th.
In October, the Hassan 2 Golf Trophy - the biggest Moroccan sport event, endows with a long-term solution to the sport tourism. His Royal Highness also graciously commanded one of the country's most ambitious project ‘Royal Moroccan Golf Tour’, which integrates Maroc Telecom tournament in the stages of its circuit.
As a President of Royal Moroccan Federation for Hunting Shotgun Shooting, His Royal Highness hosted several world, African and national championships of Universal Trench or Compak Sporting.
In April, under His Presidency, the Royal Moroccan Motorsport Federation organized the 14th edition of Maroc Classic Rally under the motto “The Road of Heart”. At the same time, the international event encourages improvement of living conditions and fight poverty as a part of the country's development process.
As an Honorary President of Royal Moroccan Yachting Federation and Royal Moroccan Skiing and Mountaineering Federation, His Royal Highness established and advanced several initiatives and projects to preserve and enhance sport tourism opportunities.
Moreover, His Royal Highness graciously gave his honest support and personally chaired several sport events to make progress in life of the entire populace, in particular, 8th National Championship of Traditional Equestrian Arts, the Throne Cup 2006-2007, etc.
This year, His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid as a President of Moroccan National Federation of Scouting has accepted the presidency of the 25th Arab Scout Conference.
His Royal Highness had also accepted to be the Honorary President of Moroccan Falconers Association Al-Noubala.
30 décembre 2007
The Royal Activities of His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid Over the Past Year
His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid was engaged in various official duties over the past year, including organizing the Kingdom’s two most costly venues: the Hassan II Golf Trophy and Marrakech International Film Festival.
Throughout this past year, His Royal Highness never restricted himself behind the Palace walls and showcased that He is blessed with leadership qualities. Moroccans and international community witnessed the historical moment when for the first time in long reigning Alaouite dynasty, His Royal Highness as the first Moroccan Royal ever would show the way of equalizing the status of the Royalty and people. Undeniably, on May 22nd leading the funeral service for the Moroccan human rights activist Driss Benzekri, His Royal Highness went on narrow dusty road hand-in-hand with huge crowd of ordinary Moroccan people.
His Royal Highness has again verified He is the Most Gracious Royal of people and the King of people hearts.
Here are the notable activities of His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid:
Rabat – Morocco, December 28, 2007 -- In celebration of the 50th anniversary of establishment of Moroccan Sport Federation, His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, the Heir to the Moroccan throne, chaired a special ceremony Friday night at the National Theatre Mohamed V.
Rabat, Morocco, Dec. 24, 2007 - As millions across the world prepare to celebrate Christmas, we take a few moments to fully support His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid’s call and philosophy of interfaith harmony and unity. We would like to wish Merry Christmas to all who celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. May your home be fill with a peace, goodwill, joy and happiness throughout the coming year.
Tangier-Morocco, December 22, 2007 -- Recognizing the importance of sport tourism as a sector with significant growth potential in the Kingdom of Morocco, His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, the President of Royal Moroccan Federation for Hunting Shotgun Shooting, announced the sport tourism initiative designed to increase sports events hosted in the country.
Tahanaoute (Marrakech) – Morocco, December 22, 2007 -- Demonstrating his commitment to the public health promotion cause, His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid initiated a rural campaign for ophthalmology aimed on preventing the occurrence of eye disease and at reducing the prevalence of blindness in Morocco.
Rabat – Morocco, December 21, 2007 - His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, the heir to the Moroccan throne, on Friday performed Eid Al-Adha prayers at Rabat Royal Palace.
Morocco, Dec. 20, 2007 -- We, His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid's most faithful and dutiful subjects, humbly convey our sincere regards to Your Royal Highness on Eid al-Adha. With all our hearts, souls and minds, we express our gratitude for Your Royal Highness’ outstanding service to Your Nation and the World at large.
Rabat – Morocco, December 19, 2007 – His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, the Heir to the Moroccan Throne, solemnly met Wednesday in Rabat with Bahrain ruler, King Hamad bin Issa Al Khalifa, who flew to Morocco for private visit.
Marrakech – Morocco, December 16, 2007 -- Screening a total of 110 films from 23 countries, the Marrakech International Film Festival wrapped its successful 7th edition on December 15th, 2007.
Marrakech –Morocco, December 10, 2007 – Under the Royal patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, the Seventh Marrakech International Film Festival - the major cultural collaboration - is holding the Master Classes, from December 8th in Marrakech Graduate School of Visual Arts (GSVA).
Marrakech-Morocco, December 9, 2007 – His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, President of the Marrakech International Film Festival Foundation, on Sunday officially inaugurated the Kingdom’s first cinema school in Marrakech on the sidelines of the seventh Marrakech International Film Festival (MIFF).
Marrakech – Morocco, December 7, 2007 -- The high-voltage glamorous His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, the heir to the Moroccan throne and president of Marrakech International Film Festival, charmed during the opening night as he hosted an ultra exclusive royal dinner in conjunction with his the seventh Marrakech International Film Festival.
Marrakech – Morocco, December 6, 2007 -- In an effort to raise the national standards of education, His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid announced that he will launch the Marrakech Graduate School of Visual Arts in observance of the 7th edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival (MIFF).
Marrakech-Morocco, December 4, 2007 – As part of His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid’s efforts to promote the economic development, the Prince has a long-standing commitment to fostering the professionals advancement of women in various industries, to enhance a social movement that will uproot all forms of oppression from the society, and endorse and shelter the basic human rights for all.
Rabat-Morocco, November 27, 2007 --- To encourage participation of young people through a series of yearly activities, His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid inaugurated another year of training sessions throughout 2007-2008 at the Dar Es Salam Golf Academy for underprivileged children.
Paris-France, November 26, 2007 – His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, Heir to the Moroccan Throne, on Monday flew to Paris, France, to give his influential voice to the promotion of the Moroccan candidacy for Tangier Expo 2012.
Fes-Morocco, November 25, 2007 -- The magnificent opening ceremony of the final soccer match of the Throne Cup 2006-2007 was honored by the presidency of the Moroccan Heir, His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid.
Fes-Morocco, November 24, 2007 – Moroccan Heir His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid held talks with the Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas about Middle East peace efforts and secirity ahead of the U.S. sponsored peace conference due to take place this Tuesday in the American city of Annapolis, Maryland.
Agadir, November 23, 2007 – His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, Heir to the Moroccan Throne, greeted his royal friend, the HRH the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, in the western coastline flourishing city of Agadir, as noticeable bonds between two royals were deep and strong, rooted in a common heritage and in the shared values of amity.
Marrakech-Morocco, November 22, 2007 – His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, President of Foundation of Marrakech International Film Festival is proud announce the selection of films for the Competition section of the 7th Marrakech International Film Festival has been completed.
Rabat-Morocco, November 17, 2007 – His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, Heir to the Moroccan Throne, today mourned the lost of former Moroccan Minister of Justice, Mohammed Bouzoubaâ.
Rabat-Morocco, November 15, 2007 – His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, Heir to the Moroccan Throne, works hard to encourage young people to seize a main role that adheres to the national strategy for human development and therefore lead them to become force of change.
Morocco-Zemamra, November 11, 2007 – As continuing commitment to his drive for youth empowerment, HRH Prince Moulay Rachid, Honorary President of the Moroccan Falconers Association Al-Noubala, on Saturday has set the Moroccan Falconry Exhibitions, to display the young falconers names in the sport, with the aim to spark a new understanding for both birds of prey and falconry and the need to protect the environment in general.
Rabat-Morocco, November 10, 2007 – His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, President of Moroccan National Federation of Scouting, has warmly welcomed the Morocco’s presidency of the 25th Arab Scout Conference.
Rabat-Morocco, November 7th, 2007 – His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid in the framework of implementation of the National Development of Junior Golf, officially opened this year golf season on November 7th, 2007.
Casablanca-Morocco, November 6, 2007 -- As the glorious Green March (La Marcha Verde) is celebrating its 32nd anniversary, His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid remembers the most significant actions of his courageous father HM King Hassan II leading Moroccans volunteers to liberate their country from foreign occupation.
Casablanca-Morocco, November 6, 2007 – His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, in his capacity as Heir to the Moroccan Throne, on Tuesday enquired about government’s ability and policy to reduce, alleviate and prevent poverty during the Council of Ministers in the Royal Palace in Casablanca.
Rabat-Morocco, November 6, 2007 – Facing the constant rise of cardiovascular diseases His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, the Honorary President of the Grand Heart Association, exerted efforts to focus on children that cannot afford to seek treatment.
Rabat-Morocco, November 2, 2007 – His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid on Friday received in his Rabat Residence the current Duke of York HRH the Prince Andrew and his accompanied delegation of businessmen and women.
Marrakech-Morocco, October 30, 2007 -- The table was spread in the dining room and expanse of linen decked with pink roses, as His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid hosted the dinner for Crown Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia of Spain.
Marrakech-Morocco, October 30, 2007 – To boost the Kingdom of Morocco’s cultural movement and to exchange cultural activities between Morocco and Spain, His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid and the Princes of Asturias Tuesday (October 30, 2007) officially inaugurated the Instituto Cervantes - Spanish Cultural center in Marrakech.
Marrakech, Morocco – October 30, 2007 - His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid has gave a warm royal welcome in traditional custom of milk and dates to the Crown Prince of Span, Felipe and his wife Princess Letiza.
Rabat, Morocco, October 28, 2007 – The closing day of the annual Hassan II Golf Trophy is always marked by venue of the Trophy ceremony organized by His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid and his Society of Hassan II Golf Trophy. On Sunday October 28, 2007, Prince Moulay Rachid, President of Hassan II Golf Trophy, hosted the Award Ceremony of his golf Competitions for specially invited guests, including winning players who had traveled from all over the world to be there.
Rabat, Morocco, October 27, 2007 – His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, president of the Hassan II Golf Trophy Society, looked the picture of glamour as he personally hosted gala dinner in conjunction with his golf tournaments.
Rabat, Morocco, October 26, 2007 – Regardless of his absolutely incredibly busy agenda, His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, carries on to wield an important political role strengthening the commitment to achieving and addressing country’s key issues. In this course, His Royal Highness on Friday met with Gabon’s President Mr. Omar Bongo. They spoke about meaning to develop ties between the two countries and gratify the educational and cultural needs of citizens of both African countries.
Rabat, Morocco, October 25, 2007 – The only internationally known ladies golf tournament in Arab world, the Lalla Meryem Cup, organized by His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid and his Association of Hassan 2 Golf Trophy, began on October 25 2007 with the prominent royal amateur golfer, HRH Princess Lalla Aicha.
Rabat, Morocco, October 24, 2007 - Known for his compassionate nature and many philanthropic efforts, His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid took under his wings and denoted the protection of the 62nd United Nations (UN) Day as a part of his humanitarian efforts. The high-wattage royal with the packed schedule, on the 62nd anniversary of United Nation, inaugurated the exhibition named "The route of the Millennium" to give the opportunity to learn about the issue of charitable trust, how the lack of a cohesive command is affecting the humanitarian efforts and to highlight the pressing humanitarian state that remains.
Rabat, Morocco, October 24, 2007 – It's been a long wait, but the Hassan 2 Golf Trophy organized by His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid has finally arrived in the Royal Golf Dar Es Salam in Rabat.
Marrakech, Morocco, October 22, 2007 – His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, Morocco’s heir to the throne, greeted the Republic of France’s President, H.E. Mr. Nicolas Sarkozy with a kindly smile, who arrived in Morocco Monday for a three day long state visit.
Rabat, Morocco, October 21, 2007 – Thanks to the persistent devotion to advocate golf opportunities for the women, His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid is conducting the 14th edition of the Lalla Meryem Cup, international championship as women's division in the men's tournaments, the Hassan 2 Golf Trophy, which will start from October 24th to 28th 2007.
Rabat, Morocco, October 20, 2007 – To improve the life opportunities of young people in the global supply chain, His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, Founder and President of Hassan 2 Golf Trophy Society, launched the free entry tickets for youth under the age of 18 at the Hassan 2 Golf Trophy, the most prestigious Moroccan competition event of the year (held from October 24th to 28th, 2007).
Marrakech-Morocco, October 19, 2007 - His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, President of Marrakech International Film Festival (MIFF), announced that the 7th MIFF jury’s president is Czechoslovakian born Milos Forman, actor, screenwriter, professor and two-time Academy Award-winning film director.
Rabat, Morocco, October 18, 2007 – His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, President of Hassan 2 Golf Society, has revealed the women and men players for the Lalla Meryem Cup and Hassan 2 Golf Trophy respectively.
Marrakech-Morocco, October 17, 2007 – As part of outreach and awareness programs to empower cinematography, His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, President of Marrakech International Film Festival, announced that the Marrakech International Film Festival (MIFF) will pay a special tribute to Egyptian cinema at its 7th edition, which will be held from December 7 to 15, 2007.
Rabat, October 15, 2007 – His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid attended an official ceremony to appoint the selected government.
Marrakech-Morocco, October 14, 2007 -- His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, Founder and President of Marrakech International Film Festival (MIFF) Foundation, has announced that the foundation will get new headquarters, which is already under the construction.
Rabat, October 13, 2007 – His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr, the festival that follows the holy month of fasting and marking the end of the Holy month of Ramadan, visited the mosque.
Rabat, October 12, 2007 – Having a vision for parliament that emerges for a progress of citizens, His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid took up on long tradition of the opening of the Moroccan parliament to open the political year on Friday October 12, 2007.
Morocco-Fes, October 9, 2007 – To achieve the Millennium Development Goals, His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, heir to the throne of the Kingdom of Morocco, continues to actively spearhead and support the development of Moroccan cities and devotes much of his time to carrying on social development programs.
Morocco-Fes, October 9, 2007 – His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, heir to the throne of the Kingdom of Morocco, chaired Tuesday in Fest the lecture of Ramadan.
Saudi Arabia, October 8, 2007 — His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid returned home on Monday after a six-day state visit to Saudi Arabia where the Prince met with the King, Crown Prince, Princes and senior officials of the Kingdom.
Saudi Arabia, October 7, 2007 -- His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, heir to the throne of Morocco, arrived in Medina Sunday within his current state visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to perform Umra (minor Hajj) in Mecca and to visit the Prophet's mosque in Medina.
Saudi Arabia, October 6, 2007 - - As part of His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid's state visit to Saudi Arabia, the Prince on Saturday paid visit to Sultan bin Abdulaziz, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, in his Palace. The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia hosted a dinner banquet in honor of His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid – heir to the throne of Morocco.
Saudi Arabia, October 5, 2007 -- His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, heir to the throne to the Kingdom of Morocco, graced the Iftaar dinner hosted by King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia on Friday night.
Saudi Arabia, October 5, 2007 – His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, heir to the throne of the Kingdom of Morocco, on Friday held talks with King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, ruler of Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia, Jeddah, October 3, 2007 - His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, heir to the throne to the Kingdom of Morocco, started several-days state visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia underlining on strengthening the cooperation between two kingdoms.
Rabat, Morocco, September 30, 2007 - His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, President of the Hassan II Golf Trophy Association, has officially launched new redesigned website as we are heading into 35th season of the most prestigious sporting event - The Hassan II Golf Trophy. http://www.hassan2golftrophy.com
Casablanca, September 26, 2007 - - His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid today continued fostering a spiritual principles of Ramadan as he lead a new religious lesson in the Royal Palace in Casablanca.
Casablanca, September 24, 2007 - Spreading the true essence of this blessed month among Moroccans and the communities at large, His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid chaired the religious seminar at the Royal Palace in Casablanca.
Rabat-Morocco, September 23, 2007 – His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid on Sunday visited the tomb of his late grandfather. His Royal Highness commemorated the 48th dead anniversary of his grandfather and recited holy verses from the Q’oran.
Melloussa-Tangier-Morocco, September 21, 2007 -- His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, heir to the Moroccan throne, on Friday continued to push for youth empowerment issues as he took part in the launching ceremony of recently opened rural social center for girls in Melloussa.
Tangier-Morocco, September 21, 2007 -- In the framework of celebrating the holy month of Ramadan, His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid chaired Friday lecture at Mohamad V mosque, in the northern city of Tangier.
Casablanca, Morocco, September 21, 2007 -- Upon the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, heir to the throne of the Kingdom of Morocco, on Friday September 14, 2007 French soccer star Christian Karembeu gave glittering surprise to the kids finalists of this year edition of “Al Kadam Adahabi”.
Rabat-Morocco, September 18, 2007 – His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid guided the religious lecture of the holy month of Ramadan Tuesday, September 18, 2007 in Royal Palace in Rabat.
Rabat, September 18, 2007 - His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, President of the Hassan II Golf Trophy Society, highlighted the strong partnership between Morocco and the UAE as well as Morocco's keenness to further develop historic relations with the UAE in the various fields.
Rabat-Morocco, September 17, 2007 – His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid oversaw the first religious lecture of the holy month of Ramadan in Royal Palace in Rabat.
Tangier-Morocco, September 15, 2007 – His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, President of Royal Moroccan Federation for Hunting Shotgun Shooting, hosted the World Championship of Universal Trench, which took place on August 29th to September 1st, 2007 in Tangier.
Rabat - Morocco, September 14, 2007 – His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid joined thousands of worshippers at a mosque in Rabat for special prayers on the first day of Ramadan.
Rabat – Morocco, September 12, 2007 – As a part of continuing advocacy of His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid’s global initiative that provides empowerment of young people, the Prince recognizes the need to include young scouts in operation “Holidays for all”.
Rabat-Morocco, September 9, 2007 - His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid on Sunday in Rabat received Congo-Brazzaville’s President Denis Sassou Nguesso and members of the accompanying delegation.
Marrakech, September 2, 2007 – On the morning of Sunday, September 2nd, 2007, His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, President of Marrakech International Film Festival Foundation, chaired meeting of the board of directors of Marrakech International Film Festival Foundation. During this meeting highlights of this year festival were discussed, in addition to dealing with the foundation’s activities in past years and future efforts.
Rabat-Morocco, August 27, 2007 – His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid has officially welcomed the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed Ben Zayed Al-Nahyane on his state visit to Morocco.
Rabat-Morocco August 26, 2007 – Outstanding dedication to public service exemplified by His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid has a long track record in contributing and committing his valuable time to our society. Above all, Prince Moulay Rachid has taken a lead role and deep interest in welfare of less fortunate members of society. Nowadays, His Royal Highness’ noble efforts have been also extended to the underprivileged children suffering from heart malformations. We are especially honored to gain knowledge of Honorary Presidency of HRH Prince Moulay Rachid with the Grand Heart Association. Since September 2006, under the honorary presidency of His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, the Grand Heart Association, based in Rabat, is committed to helping children with cardiac malformations.
Morocco-Rabat, August 20, 2007 – His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, heir to the throne of Morocco, on the occasion of the 54th anniversary of Revolution of his grandfather and nation, remembers powerful message of his grandfather that changed peoples’ consciousness and put the nation back on track.
Morocco-Rabat, August 19, 2007 - His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, President of Moroccan National Federation of Scouting, welcomed release of special commemorative postage stamp issued as a tribute to 100 years of Scouting by Barid Al-Maghrib (the Moroccan Post).
Tetouan, 31/07/07 - HRH Prince Moulay Rachid honors the ceremony of allegiance of the Throne day.
Tetouan, 31/07/06 - HRH Prince Moulay Rachid received a group of children with disabilities of the Moroccan community residing abroad.
Tangier, 31/07/07 - HRH Prince Moulay Rachid honors the ceremony of military academies.
Tangier, 30/07/07 - HRH Prince Moulay Rachid honors the reception of the anniversary of the Throne day.
Tangier, 30/07/07 - HRH Prince Moulay Rachid chaired the lunch civil and military institutes.
Morocco-Marrakech July 30, 2007 – His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, the Founder and President of Foundation for Marrakech International Film Festival (FMIFF) outlines the goals for Marrakech International Film Festival (MIFF) 2007.
Morocco-Tangier, July 29, 2007 – His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, today urged to take effective measures for the newly road project in Tangiers’s community as he patronized the signing ceremony for the Road Development Convention.
Morocco-Ras El-Ma, July 27, 2007 – His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, the President of Moroccan National Federation of Scouting, gave the start to the Scout Jamboree in Ras El-Ma with the call for the right of every child at every age to grow in the democratic world.
Morocco-Temara, July 27, 2007 – His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, Morocco’s heir to the throne, stressed importance of awareness in promoting vision health and enhancing independence for people with vision loss as he visited the Education Training Institute for blind in Temara.
Morocco - Ifrane, July 24, 2007 – His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, President of Moroccan National Federation of Scouting, launched a cleaning campaign to raise awareness about environmental protection and to encourage scouts, young people and large community to "go green".
Rabat, July 22, 2007 – His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, the Founder and President of the Hassan II Golf Trophy Association, announced that the Dubai Desert Classic will join the Hassan II Golf Trophy as additional partner in this year event.
Nador, July 20, 2007 - His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid joined worshippers in performing Friday prayer at the Mosque in Nador.
Nador, July 19, 2007 - His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, the heir to the Moroccan throne, on Thursday continued his tour in Nador region with the mission to enhance quality of life and to address cultural and social needs. On this note, His Royal Highness commended the establishment of 10-million DH new cultural complex for Nador run by the regional administration. Complex is housing among others a flexible-use rooms, multi-functional lobby, library, drawing and visual art workshops.
El Aroui, July 18, 2007 - His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, an heir to the Moroccan throne, on Wednesday continued his tour in Nador region with focusing on health facilities and health development in rural and remote areas. His Royal Highness' commitment and active involvement in health development issues strengthen the Kingdom's overall rural health care system, while raising awareness on various health issues.
Beni Ensar, July 18, 2007 – His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, an heir to the Moroccan throne, is stepping up his efforts to secure a greater development and implementation of a comprehensive long-range maritime development. In this context, His Royal Highness gave his royal blessing to the project of Center for Maritime Training and Education aimed to enhance regional competence in the fisheries discipline, to contribute in breaking the isolation of fishing communities, to improve employment opportunities and living conditions of fisherpersons, to educate about the integrated strategy as a tool and resource for rural development and in specific instances to make an impact on the national economy.
Rabat, July 8, 2007 – His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, President of Moroccan National Federation of Scouting, gave commencement to the 3rd session of the International meeting of Scouts and Solidarity at Scouting Headquarters in Rabat. To mark one hundred years of scouting, under the directions of His Royal Highness the Moroccan National Federation of Scouting organizes the third edition of International meeting of Scouts and Solidarity under the motto “Friendship Meeting” that aims to promote the values of friendship, solidarity, tolerance and partnership.
Rabat, June 24, 2007 – His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid graced the 8th session of 8th National Championship of Traditional Equestrian Arts as he presides over the Hassan II “Tbourida” trophy giving ceremony in Rabat, June 24, 2007.
Rabat, June 23, 2007 – His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, a Founder and President of The Hassan II Golf Trophy Associations, today welcomed supporter for the 35th Hassan II Golf Trophy, with the announcement of "Global Engines" as a major sponsor for this year's tournament to be held in Rabat’s Royal Golf Dar Es Salam between October 22nd and October 28th 2007.
June 20th 2007, we reiterate our infinite gratitude and give out warmest congratulations to His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid to his 37th birthday.
Casablanca, June 18, 2007 – His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, the heir to the Moroccan throne, warmly seen off the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz, as he concluded his visit to the Kingdom of Morocco.
Rabat, June 13, 2007 – His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, the honorary President of the Royal Moroccan Yacht Federation gives head start to the 1st International Yacht Race (M'diq- Rabat) held June 13th to 22nd 2007. His Royal Highness’ objectives are to raise public awareness of maritime potentialities of the Kingdom, and to promote and encourage sport of yacht sailing and racing throughout the Moroccan coastlines on the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.
Casablanca, May 31, 2007 – His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, the heir to the Moroccan throne, inaugurated the King Abdulaziz al Saud Foundation for Islamic Studies and Human Sciences in Casablanca.
Marrakech, May 28, 2007 - His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, the heir to the Moroccan throne, officially laid the foundation stone for new hotel, Four Seasons Hotel Marrakech.
Rabat, May 27, 2007 - His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid graced an annual royal equestrian event last night as he presides over the prize giving ceremony in Rabat on May 27, 2007.
CANNES, France, May 27 2007 - His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid in his capacity as the President of the Foundation of Marrakech International Film Festival, has once again created the remarkable opportunity for the eight-members group, to get together with the world’s biggest distributors and producers of film at the 60th Cannes Film Festival in the spectacular French Riviera.
Khemiss Sidi Yahia-Morocco, May 22, 2007 - His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid who epitomizes a strong, gracious style of leadership, lead thousands of Moroccans in the funeral procession to pay their final respects to the Moroccan human rights activist Driss Benzekri. His Royal Highness presence and leadership stressed the indissoluble links uniting security, development and human rights as the three pillars of the prince’s advocacy, without any of these world peace will not be accomplished.
Fez, May 18 2007 - His Royal Highness officially greeted King Abdallah Ibn Abdelaziz on the end of the official visit in Fes.
Fez, May 18 2007 - His Royal Highness graced with the audience for a banquet dinner held in the honor of King Abdallah Ibn Abdelaziz.
Fez, May 18 2007 - His Royal Highness joined King Abdallah Ibn Abdelaziz for the formal ceremony of signing several political, Islamic, tourism and economic accords between Moroccan and Saudi governments.
Fez, May 18 20007 - His Royal Highness who set clear approach advocating the wisdom and moderation to reach a lasting peace in the Middle East and worldwide, continues on Friday (May 18, 2007) to engage in efforts to consolidate security and stability, by ensuring both brotherly countries play an enhanced role in tackling quarrels and tensions worldwide.
Fes, May 17, 2007 – His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, the heir to the Moroccan throne, was looking characteristically elegant as he welcomed the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah Ibn Abdelaziz of Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabian King Abdallah Ibn Abdelaziz arrived in Fes, Thursday night for a two-day official visit.
Casablanca, 15 May 2007 - Underscoring the importance to reinforce trade relations between the two countries, Prince Moulay Rachid continues to join the Latvian President for dinner reception. The prince, donning traditional white robe, devises opportunity for success to ambitious objectives of Latvian businessmen and women delegation in establishing business contacts with Morocco.
Casablanca, 15 May 2007 – His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, the heir to the Moroccan throne, showed his untiring efforts as a strongest Moroccan diplomat as he welcomed President of Latvia Vaira Vike-Freiberga. The elegantly dressed prince took hands-on approach to encourage strengthening the discussions aiming at creating more flexible Morocco-Latvia ties.
Rabat, May 14, 2007 - His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid reaffirmed Monday his persisted effective support to the Royal Armed Forces, as he hosted a reception to celebrate the 51st jubilee of Royal Armed Forces birth.The 36-year-old prince, who has a hands-on role in Moroccan Royal Armed Forces, also paid tribute to the officers, NCOs and soldiers’ leadership for their bravery and courageous determination to defend the integrity of Moroccan territory and to contribute in humanitarian assignments.
Marrakech 23-30 April, 2007 - Under the presidency of HRH Prince Moualy Rachid the Foundations of Marrakech International Film Festival and the European Union finance, the Union MEDA Films Development (MFD) project of eight-day workshops in Marrakech from 23 to 30 April 2007. The workshops aim to offer the opportunity to scriptwriter and producer teams of learning new ways of coming up with ideas, expanding on them and collaborating to realize them as feature films to 10 selected proposals out of 45 applications received from all MEDA countries, except Syria.
Rabat, April 29 2007 - Under the Presidency of His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, the Moroccan National Federation of Scouting organized on April 27-29 2007, a National forum on Communication. The National Forum on Communication entitles “Only one world, only one currency”, aims to deepen the awareness of the federation’s objective, its strong role in development in Morocco, fight against illiteracy, help to vulnerable citizens or service of patriotism.
Rabat, April 29,2007 - Under the Royal Presidency of His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid of Morocco, the Stade Marocain (SM) club organized the 1st Petanque World Championship on 28-29 April in Rabat. His Royal Highness' efforts toward continual evolution of modern society, steering the prince's tremendous enthusiasm for sports into undoubtedly the most important and thrilling event in the Moroccan Petanque life so far.
Rabat, April 28, 2007 - His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, the heir to the Moroccan throne, on Saturday highlighted the call for concrete results in building military housing units for the Royal Army Forces. His Royal Highness who is stanch on a key initiative to improve the standard of living and increase housing space of all military’s members, encouraged the development of the project that is part of the Government of Morocco's initiative to produce 80.000 new social, community and private housing units for the Royal Army Forces.
Rabat, April 27, 2007 - His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, the heir to the Moroccan throne, visited the late King Hassan II's tomb in the Mohammed V mausoleum to commemorate the 8th anniversary of the passing away of the late King Hassan II.
London, 26/04/07 - His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid hosted, Thursday evening in London, a friendship dinner offered in the honor of organizers of British Library – Three Faiths Exhibition, entitled: “Sacred: Discover What We Share”, which is held in the British capital from April 26 to September 23, 2007. The popular royal made symbolic presentation to his hosts with treat of spectacular social time shared by conversation and good fellowship as well as delicious ceremonial meal.
London, April 26, 2007 – His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, the heir to the Moroccan throne, has started the state visit to United Kingdom, to continue his indefatigable dedication to promote global peace through interfaith dialogue and cross-cultural understanding. His Royal Highness, a key leader regionally and globally, in an effort to endorse a mutual spirit of acceptance and a genuine understanding, inaugurated today an exhibition under the mane "Sacred - Discover what we share". Sacred - Discover what we share, presents some of the world’s earliest surviving, most important and beautiful religious texts from the Jewish, Christian and Muslim faiths. In this spirit, His Royal Highness highlighted the imminent need to continue to foster interfaith and intercultural dialogue that will provide a platform for education and information exchange to share the differences and similarities in cultures and religions. His Royal Highness’ massive public advocacy campaigns emphasize that these interfaith efforts must focus on identifying and promoting a greater understanding of the common values of our religions.
London, April 26, 2007 – His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid of Morocco’s scheduled state visit to U.K. will include a the inauguration of "Sacred - Discover what we share" which runs, with free public admission, until 23 September in London. His Royal Highness has always been a strong advocate of ‘Alliances of Civilization’ and is a leading Muslim voice of cross-cultural dialogue, aims at dismissing misconceptions about Islam, and at encouraging a better understanding through shared values.
Meknes, April 19, 2007 --- His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, the heir to the Moroccan throne, carried on his efforts to showcase Moroccan Agriculture as he overseen the opening of the second International Agricultural Fair. The business savvy royal - who impressively represents Morocco on issues across the full range of measures to enhance agricultural development, trade and food security goals - fosters close ties and cooperation with international public to ensure bringing the farming industry and rural community together.
Marrakech, April 8, 2007 – Under the Presidency of His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, Royal Moroccan Motorsport Federation organized the 14th edition of Maroc Classic Rally under the motto “The Road of Heart”. His Royal Highness’ continuing series of encouragement to improve living conditions and fight poverty, underlines the importance of rural activities role to take part in the country's development process. With this agenda, Maroc Classic Rally is an interlinking chain of week of automotive passion and active elements in the economic and social process of rural development.
Marrakech, April 6th - 8th 2007 - Under the Chairmanship of His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, "Fédération Royale Marocaine de Tir aux Armes de Chasses" organized African Championship, Final of African cup, UNIVERSAL TRENCH.
Marrakech, April 5th - 7th 2007 - Under the Chairmanship of His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, "Fédération Royale Marocaine de Tir aux Armes de Chasses" organized African Championship, Final of African Cup, COMPAK SPORTING.
Marrakech, April 1th - 3 rd 2007 - Under the CHAIRMANSHIP OF HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS PRINCE MOULAY RACHID, "Fédération Royale Marocaine de Tir aux Armes de Chasses" organized African Championship, Final of African cup, SPORTING.
Marrakech, April 1, 2007 – His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid oversees the National Day for Mosques ceremony.
Rabat, April 1, 2007 - Under the auspices of the Hassan II Golf Trophy Associations presided by His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, the Maroc Telecom Golf Trophy commencements from March 29 to April 1, 2007. His Royal Highness, a professional player and lover of golf sport, has launched one of the country's most ambitious project ‘Royal Moroccan Golf Tour’, which integrates Maroc Telecom tournament in the stages of its circuit. The Maroc Telecom Golf Trophy is the confirmation of His Royal Highness constant engagement to promote Moroccan sport, predominantly in discipline of golf.
Marrakech, March 31, 2007 -- HRH Prince Moulay Rachid oversee on Saturday evening at the Mausoleum of the Imam Mohamed Ben Solaymane Al-Jazouli in Marrakech, a religious wake in commemoration of Prophet Mohammed (pbuh) Birthday.
Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, March 28-29, 2007 – His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, the heir to the Moroccan Throne, has lead the Moroccan delegation in the 19th Arab Summit in Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. His Royal Highness' valuable leadership and support for addressing the unity of the Arab and Muslim nations, archives endeavor to foster diplomatic efforts to promote peace worldwide. In view of that, His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid at the first closed-door session of Arab Summit on Wednesday, discussed at the round table with the other Arab leaders, a variety of political, economic and social issues that aimed at improving the conditions in the Arab world in general.
Riyadh, March 28, 2007 - His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid attended in Riyadh on Wednesday evening the dinner banquet hosted by King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz al Saud in honor of Arab leaders taking part in the 19th Arab summit.
Riyadh, March 28, 2007 - His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid held talks with Ely Ould Mohammed Vall, the President of Mauritania on the fringe of the 19th Arab Summit. The two leaders conferred on bilateral relations and other major international issues as well as and key issues on the Summit Agenda. His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid political aspiration and firm determination had broadened interaction between Morocco and other countries and had taken Morocco to unprecedented heights.
Riyadh, March 28, 2007 - His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid held talks with Ahmed Abdallah Mohamed Sambi, the President of Comoros on the sideline of the summit of Arab heads of states in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The in-depth talks between the two leaders dealt with bilateral relations between Morocco and Comoros and issues of common interest. The meeting characterized by the sprit of amity and understanding underlines the view to comprehend the common interest of providing peace, security and stability in the world, but particularly in the Middle East region.
Saudi Arabia, Riyahd, March 28, 2007 – HRH Prince Moulay Rachid participated in the first session of the Arab Summit at the King Abulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh.
Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, Mar 27, 2007 -- HRH Prince Moulay Rachid of the Kingdom of Morocco, arrived to Saudi Arabia this afternoon as the head of his country's delegation to attend the 19th Arab Summit.
Rabat, March 21, 2007 - His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, the heir to the Moroccan throne, conferred with the President of the 61st session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA), Sheikha Haya Rashed Al Khalifa. His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, a prominent advocate for a dialogue among cultures and civilizations, reiterated the importance to promote understanding and dialogue among religions, cultures and civilizations.
Marrakech-Morocco, Feb. 17-21, 2007 – Under the directions of His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, the Foundation of Marrakech International Film Festival presented the first comprehensive Moroccan retrospective of the work of master filmmaker Roberto Rossellini, on the anniversary of the centenary of his birth. His Royal Highness, who has voiced to further diversify foundation’s activities in order to ensure sustainable cultural and economic development, opened up to experience the revival of cinematography for cultural industry enlargement.
Casablanca, March 17, 2007 – Under the Presidency of His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, Royal Moroccan Motorsport Federation organized 14th edition of Maroc Classic Rally under the motto “The Road of Heart”. The Maroc Classic Rally starts from Casablanca on Saturday March 17 2007, takes over the road that is the heart and soul of Moroccan cities of Afourer, Erfoud, Ouarzazate and Agadir and it ends the following Saturday March 28 2007 in Marrakech with glittering gala dinner and prize giving ceremony.
Rabat, March 13, 2007 - His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid inquired on the development project of new city.
Rabat, March 12, 2007 - His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid joined the reception of to Saudi’s representatives in Royal Palace in Rabat.
Rabat, March 12, 2007 - His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid received Prince Soltane Ibn Abdelaziz of Saudi Arabia in Rabat.
Rabat, March 7, 2007 - His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid graceed with his presence the ceremony of ‘Lakika’ of his niece Princess Lalla Kadija.
Rabat, March 6, 2007 - His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid attend the banket metting of Morocco-Spain Summit.
Rabat, March 6, 2007 - His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid received Prime Minister of Spain Luis Rodriguez Zapatero in Royal Palace in Rabat.
Agadir, March 5, 2007 His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid held talks with Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Soltane Ibn Abdelaziz.
Rabat, Feb 22, 2007 - His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid presided over the funeral of Mohamed Aouad, the former advisor of HM King Hassan II.
Marrakech-Morocco, Feb. 17-19, 2007 – Under the directions of His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, the Foundation of Marrakech International Film Festival presented the first comprehensive Moroccan retrospective of the work of master filmmaker Roberto Rossellini, on the anniversary of the centenary of his birth.
Cannes, France, February 15, 2007 - French President Jacques Chirac and his wife Bernadette welcome H.R.H Moulay Rachid of Morocco at the official dinner during 24th Africa-France summit, in Cannes, France, on February 15, 2007.
Cannes - France, February 15, 2007 - His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, the heir to Moroccan throne, bridges the gap between Africa and the World on state visit to France and raises the level of collective commitment to peace and security issues, good governance and economic, social and political development of the African continent.
Cannes, France, February 15, 2007 - French President Jacques Chirac welcomes H.R.H. Prince Moulay Rachid of Morocco, head of Delegation at the opening of the 24th Africa-France summit in Cannes, France, on February 15, 2007.
Cannes - France, February 14, 2007 - His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid attended the restricted dinner given by the President of the French Republic in the margins of the Summit, Wednesday Feb. 14, 2007 in Cannes, southern France, on the eve of the Africa-France summit.
Cannes, France, Feb. 14, 2007 – His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid arrived Wednesday in the southern French city of Cannes.
Cannes, France, Feb. 14 -16, 2007 – His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid pays state visit to France.
Casablanca, February 8, 2007 - His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid of Morocco has awarded winners of Morocco Book Award of 2006 in the ceremony held on the sidelines of the inauguration of 13th edition of the Casablanca International Book Fair. His Royal Highness, in the first ever Moroccan’s richest literary award, handed over the prizes offered in several categories, including "literary creation", "literary and artistic studies", and "translation". His Royal Highness support depicts the celebration of achievements of Moroccan writers and publishers and will further encourage and reward the upsurge of Casablanca International Book Fair and Morocco Book Award, and ensure that works of merit reach a wider audience outside their country of origin.
Casablanca, February 8, 2007 - His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid embarked upon a mission to promote reading, encourage writing, and amplify an awareness of literacy and the literary arts in our multinational society as he inaugurated the 13th edition of the Casablanca International Book Fair. The popular royal, who is an advocate of youth empowerment, brightly conveys the profundity of this event as a virtue to develop works of the young creators as the event features at least 60 young Moroccan writers.
Rabat, Feb 4, 2007 - Under the presidency of His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid Federation of Moroccan Scouting organize a training session under the topic “Role of scouting in the satisfaction the needs of handicapped people” on February 4-5, 2007.
Rabat January 21, 2007 - His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, president of the Hassan II Trophy Association, took the personal actions to ensure that the fairy tale continues for the current Moroccan golf champion, Abdelhaq Sabi. Thanks to the personal actions of His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, Abdelhaq Sabi will play from February 1, 2007 in “Dubai Desert Classic”, golf tournament organized by the PGA as part of its European Tour. The total prize money for the event is US $ 2.4 Million. Last year champion of this tournament was Tiger Woods from the United States.
29 décembre 2007
HRH Prince Moulay Rachid marks 50 years of Moroccan Sport Federation
Rabat – Morocco, December 28, 2007 -- In celebration of the 50th anniversary of establishment of Moroccan Sport Federation, His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, the Heir to the Moroccan throne, chaired a special ceremony Friday night at the National Theatre Mohamed V.
His Royal Highness has reaffirmed his commitment and adherence to the invocation of values and principles of practice of sport, hailing the accomplishments made since the creation of federation.
Lauding the great achievements of the Moroccan athletes, His Royal Highness noted particular prominence of many highly talented sportswomen and men, who promote and advocate positive sportsmanship, citizenship and total development of national sport through culture of sport.
His Royal Highness indicated that sport is an important part of Moroccan culture and pervades the lives of citizens, contributing to the healthy lifestyle that helps prevent disease and injury caused by inactivity.
Later, His Royal Highness visited the sports museum, including an exhibition of postage stamps and photos reflecting rich history of Moroccan sport and giving greater insight into the sports of excellence.
Numerous photos were also depicting His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid who has a long record of support, advancement and promotion sports and sport tourism.
24 décembre 2007
Merry Christmas Everyone!
As millions across the world prepare to celebrate Christmas, we take a few moments to fully support His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid’s call and philosophy of interfaith harmony and unity.
We would like to wish Merry Christmas to all who celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. May your home be fill with a peace, goodwill, joy and happiness throughout the coming year.
23 décembre 2007
HRH Prince Moulay Rachid lauds importance of sport tourism as a new niche market
African Compak Sporting Championship is coming to Tangier
Tangier-Morocco, December 22, 2007 -- Recognizing the importance of sport tourism as a sector with significant growth potential in the Kingdom of Morocco, His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, the President of Royal Moroccan Federation for Hunting Shotgun Shooting, announced the sport tourism initiative designed to increase sports events hosted in the country.
His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid was one of the first in the Kingdom of Morocco to address the immediate needs to promote development of sport tourism as a viable contributor to the economic prosperity of local communities, stressing potential of generating jobs, businesses, investors that can positively effect poverty reduction.
Building a greater awareness of the importance of tourism, His Royal Highness also outlined the sport tourism contributions to social and cultural vitality.
Therefore, to continue to create a viable sport tourism industry and ensure improving economic and social conditions in Morocco, His Royal Highness has stepped up efforts to attract events to the Tangier Region.
Tangier will host international event, the African Compak Sporting Championship, that will kick-start its 2008 competition from May 1st to 3rd.
Compak Sporting is highly specialized discipline of Sporting clays. It allows all the usual targets from English sporting to be combined into a competition utilizing only a very small area. There are five firing stations and the shooters change firing points after every sequence of targets throughout the 25 clays that makes up a round.
His Royal Highness expressed hope the championship would achieve its objectives in enhancing developmental projects that would reflect positively on standards of living of citizens and generate a favorable boost to the local economies.
His Royal Highness’ keenness to attract and retain sport tourism is mark by stream of events and projects. As soccer enthusiast, His Royal Highness actively support soccer industry and for several times spearheaded delegations and played a key role in pushing forward the Moroccan candidature for variety of World’s soccer Championships.
As Honorary President of Royal Moroccan Yachting Federation and Royal Moroccan Skiing and Mountaineering Federation, His Royal Highness established and advanced several initiatives and projects to preserve and enhance sport tourism opportunity.
However, the major international sports event in Morocco remains the Hassan II Golf Trophy, which Prince Moulay Rachid organizes annually in memories of his father.
22 décembre 2007
HRH Prince Moulay Rachid drives momentum for visual sciences campaign
Tahanaoute (Marrakech) – Morocco, December 22, 2007 -- Demonstrating his commitment to the public health promotion cause, His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid initiated a rural campaign for ophthalmology aimed on preventing the occurrence of eye disease and at reducing the prevalence of blindness in Morocco.
Under the support and patronage of His Royal Highness, campaign’s goal is to improve the health and well being of rural inhabitants, while overcoming some of the hurdles to cataract surgery in rural areas, saving sight and raising awareness of blinding eye diseases.
The campaign emerged in solidarity and mutual support by various partners (Association Hassania du Scoutisme Marocain, Association Tahanaoute, province d'Al Haouz) and framed by medical staff composed of ophthalmologist doctor and eleven nurses.
Prince’s tireless efforts for children and his role in encouraging empowerment of youth came into view that this operation benefited 100 children resulting from underprivileged background, in addition to 600 women and elderly.
His Royal Highness seeks to promote prevention initiatives in the future, including in ophthalmology, fight against the diabetes and diabetic eye diseases, gynecology, pediatry care by building awareness in affected rural communities and providing guidelines for enabling ambient access to information for next generation.
This initiative thus signaled the remarkable strength within His Royal Highness' vision of promoting sustainable community development that ushers in a new era for community with physical or mental disabilities.
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21 décembre 2007
HRH Prince Moulay Rachid marks the start of Eid Al-Adha
Rabat – Morocco, December 21, 2007 - His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, the heir to the Moroccan throne, on Friday performed Eid Al-Adha prayers at Rabat Royal Palace.
On the occasion of Eid Al-Adha, His Royal Highness has called upon Muslim nations to strengthen their unity and solidarity by upholding the teachings of Islam.
Eid al-Adha means the Feast of Sacrifice. When God asked Abraham to sacrifice his son, Abraham placed his faith in God above all else. The festival commemorates the devotion of Abraham and is celebrated by Muslims worldwide.
During Eid Al-Adha, Muslims celebrate Abraham's devotion and give thanks for God's mercy and many blessings. Eid al-Adha is also a time for demonstrating charity and reaching out to family, friends, and those in need.
20 décembre 2007
Happy Eid al-Adha Most Gracious Royal Highness!
We, His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid's most faithful and dutiful subjects, humbly convey our sincere regards to Your Royal Highness on Eid al-Adha.
With all our hearts, souls and minds, we express our gratitude for Your Royal Highness’ outstanding service to Your Nation and the World at large.
Our heartiest hope that Your Royal Highness may long persevere to enjoy good health, peace and happiness in your heart, in your affections, in your relationships, in your daily activities, literally, in each part of your life.
The most important Islamic feast Eid al-Adha, or the Day of Sacrifice, honours the prophet Abraham for offering to sacrifice his son to God. In observance of this feast, Muslims older than 18 years can choose to sacrifice a young and healthy animal. The meat is divided into three portions, one is given to extended family and friends and a second to the less fortunate members of the community. The third portion is kept by the person who sacrifices the animal and eaten over the three-day festival.
19 décembre 2007
HRH Prince Moulay Rachid elevates the dialogue of diplomacy and external affairs
Rabat – Morocco, December 19, 2007 – His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, the Heir to the Moroccan Throne, solemnly met Wednesday in Rabat with Bahrain ruler, King Hamad bin Issa Al Khalifa, who flew to Morocco for private visit.
To strengthen bilateral ties between to brotherly countries, His Royal Highness emphasized that the affairs between both countries have at all times been very gracious and well developed in all areas.
Adding, that both countries moreover contribute in several projects within the framework of bilateral institutions.
His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid’s outstanding intellectual and personal contribution to developing and strengthening diplomatic relations, poises to take Morocco’s spot amongst the developed nations of the world.
His Royal Highness’ mission is giving priority to harness national development efforts to move Morocco forward with economic growth and political and social development.
16 décembre 2007
Curtains came down on the 7th Marrakech International Film Festival
Marrakech – Morocco, December 16, 2007 -- Screening a total of 110 films from 23 countries, the Marrakech International Film Festival wrapped its successful 7th edition on December 15th, 2007.
This year’s MIFF was the most successful to date, despite the unexpected challenges, we are pleased to say even more, festival is an impressive cultural victory as well.
MIFF had focused on the production from the countries of Eastern Europe and sketched attention to examine issues affecting women around the world.
The audiences came together and enjoyed the festival experience in the renewed spirit of agreed mandate to boost the accepting of other nations through the art of cinema.
The closing gala and awards ceremony of the festival organized by His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, the President of MIFF Foundation, was made on Saturday evening at Marrakech's Palais des Congres.
The Festival announced its full slate of awards with Golden Star award rewarded to the Estonian film "Autumn Ball" by director Veiko Ounpuu.
The Best Actor was awarded to the Finnish actor Tommi Korpela for his role in "Man's Job" and the Best Actress went to the 19-year-old South Korean actress Yu Yun-mi for her role in the film "Black Soi"l.
The Special Prize of the Jury was awarded to the two films, Russian director Alexey Mizgirev for his film "The Hard-Hearted" and Filipino director Brillante Mendoza for his film "Slingshot".
The 7th annual Marrakech International Film Festival was held December 7, through December 15, 2007.
