Thursday, January 25, 2007

HRH Prince Moulay Rachid takes actions to shape golf leaders of tomorrow


His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid – passionate professional royal golf player –has a great vision for Moroccan young talented golfers and encourages their presence on national, regional and international levels.

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.

Abdelhaq Sabi, the rising star of the Moroccan golf, was born in 1978 in Mohammedia. Sabi made its entry with the professional circuit at the end of the year 2003.

Abdelhaq Sabi will be the only Arab professional player present at this tournament.

Under the courageous leadership of HRH Prince Moulay Rachid, the Hassan II Trophy Association and the Moroccan Royal Federation of Golf, are devoted to promote Moroccan golfers and endorse game of golf.

Friday, January 19, 2007

7th edition of Marrakech International Film Festival

The Foundation of Marrakech International Film Festival chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid of Morocco is pleased to announce the date of the 7th edition of Marrakech International Film Festival, which will be held on November 30 to December 8, 2007 in Marrakech.

For any information, please contact the Foundation on the following address:
Fondation du Festival International du Film de Marrakech
14 212 – Riad Larouss – Marrakech
T. +212 (0) 24 43 24 93/94
F. +212 (0) 24 43 25 11
Mail : ffifm@lafondation.ma
Site web : www.festival-marrakech.com
Web site: http://www.festivalmarrakech.info

Monday, January 01, 2007

Happy and Prosperous New Year Your Royal Highness!

A very happy, healthy and prosperous New Year Your Royal Highness!

We would like to extend our deepest gratitude, appreciation and respect to Our Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, who provides not only Moroccans but also the entire universe with guidance during these very challenging times.

....The best of everything, all through the year...

Cheers!

The notable activities of His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid in 2006

Rabat, Dec 31, 2006 -- His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid performed Eid al-Adha prayer.
Marrakech, December 14, 2006 - HRH Prince Moulay Rachid seen of His Highness the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah as he ended his state visit to Morocco.
Marrakech, December 13,2006 - HRH Prince Moulay Rachid grace with your presence at dinner in the honor of His Highness the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
Marrakech, December 13, 2006 - HRH Prince Moulay Rachid oversaw the signature of several cooperation agreements between Morocco and Kuwait.
Marrakech, December 13, 2006 – His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid greeted His Highness the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah as he arrived in the Moroccan city of Marrakech for a two-day state visit.
Tan Tan, December 09, 2006 - His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid gave the prize to the owner of the best herd of dromedaries of the Tan Tan Moussem.
Tan Tan, December 09, 2006 - His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid received the certificate of declaration devoting Tan Tan Moussem “Intangible Inheritance of the Humanity”, given by the director of the cultural inheritance to UNESCO, Ngome Zulu Gadi.
Tan Tan, December 09, 2006 – His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid received members of delegations invited to the Tan Tan Moussem.
Tan Tan, December 09, 2006 – His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid visited the tents of Tan Tan Moussem with topics that depict various aspects of the nomads life and culture.
Tan Tan, December 09, 2006 - His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid presides over the closing ceremony of the Tan-Tan Moussem. Prince Moulay Rachid, the heir second in line to the Moroccan throne, continues to commit to safeguarding tangible and intangible cultural heritage of Morocco. The Tan-Tan Moussem is the great example of promotion of oral and intangible cultural heritage, particularly of endangered ethnic groups.
Rabat, December 9, 2006 -- His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid has welcomed Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, the Governor General of Canada, who arrived in Morocco Sunday on the last stop of her five-country tour of Africa.
Marrakech, December 1, 2006 – His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid hosted a royal dinner for world cinema stars taking part in the Marrakech International Film Festival.
Marrakech, December 1, 2006 – Marrakech has opened its door to the sixth annual International Film Festival spearheaded by His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid.
Rabat, Nov. 30, 2006 - His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, the heir second in line to the Moroccan Throne, received United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (hereafter UNESCO) Director General Koichiro Matsuura.
Rabat, November 23, 2006 – His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid received Abu Dhabi Crown Prince HH Sheikh Mohamed Ben Zayed Al Nahyane.
Tangier, November 20, 2006 - His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid personally took care that the 27th edition of the Arab Golf Championship is a great success. The 27th Arab Golf Championship kicked off on November 20th at the Royal Country Club of Tangier.
Marrakech, November 18, 2006 - HRH Prince Moulay Rachid welcomed at the ariport his brother Mohamed VI.
Casablanca, November 17, 2006 - HRH Prince Moulay Rachid chaired the inaugural ceremony of the Moroccan Securities Museum on Friday in Casablanca, November 17, 2006. A one-of-a-kind in the Arab world and Africa and sixth in the world, the museum displays 84 old Moroccan shares and obligations selected from the 400 extremely rare items that the museum counts.
A word from His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid - President of the Foundation of the International Film Festival of Marrakech. http://www.festivalmarrakech.info/index.php?action=article&numero=105
December 1-6, 2006 - Marrakech International Film Foundations under the presidency of HRH Prince Moulay Rachid announced: the 6th Marrakech International Film Festival will be held on Dec. 1-6 in the ochre city.
Casablanca, November 14, 2006 - HRH Prince Moulay Rachid seen off at the airport his brother Mohamed VI.
Rissani, Morocco, November 10-11, 2006 - Under the patronage of HRH Prince Moulay Rachid 14th edition of the University Moulay Ali Chérif (La 14e édition de l'Université Moulay Ali Chérif) is held in Rissani. The theme of the summit is : “ The Socio-economic changes under the reign of the Sultan Moulay Youssef”.
Rabat, November 6, 2006 -- His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid marked the 31st anniversary of Sahara liberation Green March Day.
Rabat, November 5, 2006 - HRH Prince Moulay Rachid chaired final Throne Cup in the Prince Moulay Abdellah sport complex in Rabat, November 5, 2006.
Rabat, November 4, 2006 - HRH Prince Moulay Rachid has been awarded the Roberto Rossellini Award for promoting cross-cultural understanding in Marrakech International Film Festival organized by the Marrakech International Film Festival Foundation. HRH Prince Moulay Rachid, President of the Marrakech International Film Festival Foundation, is spearheading several main projects focusing on cross-cultural dialogue connecting civilizations.
Rabat, October 26, 2006 -- HRH Prince Moulay Rachid, second-in-line to the throne, has received Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, the president of Equatorial Guinea. The state visit gives the opportunities to renew ties and strengthen the relationship between the Kingdom of Morocco and Equatorial Guinea.
Rabat, October 24, 2006 – His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid marked Eid al-Fitr (the Festival of Fast-Breaking).
Al-Madinah, October 18, 2006 - HRH Prince Moulay Rachid left Al-Madinah and concluded his five-day state visit to Saudi Arabia.
Al-Madinah, October 17, 2006 - HRH Prince Moulay Rachid arrived to Al-Madinah to visit Prophet’s Mosque and to perform prayers.
Makkah, October 16, 2006, Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz hold Ramadan Iftar Party in honor of His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid. Iftar (the breaking of fast) refers to the evening meal for breaking the daily fast during the Islamic month of Ramadan.
Makkah, October 16, 2006 - HRH Prince Moulay Rachid held a tête-à-tête session of talks with Crown Prince Sultan of Saudi Arabia in Makkah.
Makkah, Oct. 15, 2006 - King Abdullah hosted the Iftar party for HRH Prince Moulay Rachid and others foreign dignitaries.
Makkah, Oct. 15, 2006 - His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid held a tête-à-tête session of talks with King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia in Makkah. At the meeting, the two leaders discussed bilateral relations issues and reaffirmed the depth and breadth of ties between the Kingdom of Morocco and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Prince Moulay Rachid and King Abdullah also discussed the full range of development at the Arab, Islamic and Global grounds.
Saudi Arabia, October 14, 2006 - His Royal Highness Price Moulay Rachid, the heir second in line to the Moroccan throne, arrived for a state visit to Saudi Arabia late Saturday.
Rabat, 13/10/06 - HRH Prince Moulay Rachid attended the opening of the Parliament.
Rabat, 13/10/06 – HRH Prince Moulay Rachid completed the Friday prayer at the Hassan mosque.
Casablanca, October 11, 2006 - HRH Prince Moulay Rachid continues to celebrate Ramadan during the special meeting in the Royal Palace in Casablanca
Casablanca, October 9, 2006 - HRH Prince Moulay Rachid continues to celebrate Ramadan during the special meeting in the Royal Palace in Casablanca
Rabat, October 3, 2006 - HRH Prince Moulay Rachid continues to celebrate Ramadan during the special meeting in the Royal Palace in Rabat
Rabat, October 3, 2006 - HRH Prince Moulay Rachid marks 47th dead anniversary of his grandfather King Mohammed V
Rabat, Sep 26, 2006 - HRH Prince Moulay Rachid continue to marks the Ramadan
Rabat, Sep 25, 2006 - HRH Prince Moulay Rachid received Nabil Cherif, Jordanian ambassador in Morocco.
Rabat, Sep 25, 2006 - HRH Prince Moulay Rachid marked the beginning of Ramadan
Paris, France, September 13, 2006 - HRH Prince Moulay Rachid attened a lunch offered by French President Jacques Chirac.
Paris, France, September 13, 2006 – HRH Prince Moulay Rachid reiterated on Wednesday in Paris Morocco's engagement to support the “Alliance of Civilisations” project, launched by the UN to promote intercultural understanding. Speaking during the first conference organized on the fringes of the “Euro-Mediterranean-Gulf Cultural Workshop”, the Prince affirmed, “during recent years, the Kingdom of Morocco has resolutely engaged in a continuous process of political, economic, social, and cultural reforms. ”These reforms aim at “reinforcing the citizens' freedom and development, while preserving the sacred and traditional specificities of our country,” Prince Moulay Rachid told the attendees of the workshop held on Sep. 13-15. The Prince stressed that the reform of the Family Code and the education sector, the upgrading of political and administrative institutions, and the National Initiative for Human Development are a few examples of the Kingdom's moves to combat exclusion, poverty and intolerance. HRH highlighted the great interest Morocco attributes to the themes discussed during the workshop, underlining that an open dialogue on education, the media and shared values is very important to improve the cultural perceptions.
Paris, France, September 13, 2006 – HRH Prince Moulay Rachid HRH Prince Moulay Rachid to address the first conference organized on the fringes of the “Euro-Mediterranean-Gulf Cultural Workshop”.
Paris, France, September 13, 2006 – HRH Prince Moulay Rachid, the Heir second in line of succession to the throne, state visit to France. Casablanca, Morocco - Sep 7, 2006 – HRH Prince Moulay Rachid attended an official lunch in the honor of the Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Casablanca, Morocco - Sep 7, 2006 – HRH Prince Moulay Rachid oversaw the signature of cooperation agreements between Morocco and Russia covering areas such as justice, fisheries, tourism, culture, agriculture and banking.
Casablanca, Morocco - Sep 7, 2006 – HRH Prince Moulay Rachid welcomed in official ceremony the Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Rabat August 25, 2006 - His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid received the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed al-Nahayan. During the televised meeting, Prince Moulay Rachid and Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed al-Nahayan reviewed the Royal Air Forces as a part of official welcome ceremony, before two dignitaries hold official talks.
Rabat August 21, 2006 - His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid graced wih his presence the ceremony marking the 43ht birthday of the King Mohammed VI.
Morocco, August 20, 2006 - His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid marked today the fifty-three anniversary of the Revolution of the King and the People, a landmark in the country's history, which illustrates the heroic struggle of the Alaouite Throne and Moroccan people against French occupation.
Rabat, 31/07/06 - HRH Prince Moulay Rachid honors with his attendance of the ceremony of allegiance of the Throne day.
Rabat, 31/07/06 - HRH Prince Moulay Rachid chaired at the lunch civil and military institutes.
Rabat, 31/07/06 - HRH Prince Moulay Rachid received a group of children with disabilities of the Moroccan community residing abroad.
Rabat, 31/07/06 - HRH Prince Moulay Rachid honors with his attendance of the ceremony of military academies.
Rabat, 30/07/06 - HRH Prince Moulay Rachid honors with his attendance of the reception of the seventh anniversary of the Throne day.
Rabat, 27/07/2006 - His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid received King Osei Tutu II of Ashanti Kingdom.
Casablanca, 23/07/06- HRH Prince Moulay Rachid graced with his presence the signing ceremonies of the 4th High Joint Committee and five cooperation agreements.
Casablanca, 23/07/06- HRH Prince Moulay Rachid attended a lunch in the honor of the president of the United Arab Emirates.
Casablanca, 23/07/06 – HRH Prince Moulay Rachid attended a ceremony of official reception of the president of the United Arab Emirates.
Casablanca, 22/07/06- HRH Prince Moulay Rachid received the President of the United Arab Emirates.
Casablanca, July 22 2006 - HRH Prince Moulay Rachid received Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia.
Casablanca, 20/07/06 - His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid attended the Council of Ministers.
Rabat 10 July 2006 -- HRH Prince Moulay Rachid received Bulgaria's Interior Minister Rumen Petkov. Prince Moulay Rachid, who is second in line for the throne, expressed his support for Bulgaria's EU timely entry. Prince Moulay Rachid called for relations between Bulgaria and Morocco must be increasingly promoted in the spheres of the economy and construction.
Rabat 25 June 2006 -- HRH Prince Moulay Rachid presides the Hassan II Trophy of the 7th Championship of the Traditional Equestrian Arts - Fantasia, held on June 21-25.
Rabat 20 June 2006 -- Today it is a happy birthday wish to His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, who is 36 years old.
Rabat 19 June 2006 -- HRH Prince Moulay Rachid attend launching the television network to broadcast a tolerant version of Islam initiated by the Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs.
Rabat, June 18, 2006 -- HRH Prince Moulay Rachid presides over the Annual Horse Show in Rabat, Morocco on Sunday June 18, 2006.
Rabat, May 25 2006 -- HRH Prince Moulay Rachid has received a special envoy for South Korean President Roh Moo-Hyun, Kim Byong-Joon, chief secretary to Roh for national policy. Byong-Joon is on a three-day visit to the North-African country. The meeting aspires success, friendship and cooperation between the two countries to be further strengthened and maintained in the future.
Rabat, 22 May 2006 - HRH Prince Moulay Rachid received Hicham El Guerrouj, who made the announcement at a press conference in Casablanca about his decision to quit the sport.
Sevilla, 18 MAy 2006 - HRH Prince Moulay Rachid attened a dinner offered by King Juan Carlos.
Sevilla, 18 May 2006 - HRH Prince Moulay Rachid took part, on Thursday evening in Seville (Andalusia), in the inauguration by Spanish King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia of an important exhibition on the life and work of the Arab thinker Ibn Khaldoun, in the presence of Arab leaders.
Sevilla, 18 May 2006 - HRH Prince Moulay Rachid received by King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia.
Sevilla, 18 May 2006 - HRH Prince Moualy Rachid state visit to Spain.
Rabat, 17/05/06 - HRH Prince Moulay Rachid received in his residence in Rabat the director general of the Islamic Organization for Education, Sciences and Culture (ISESCO) Mr. Abdulaziz Othman Altwaijri.
Agadir, Morocco, 15/05/06 – HRH Prince Moulay Rachid hosted in Agadir an official dinner in the honor of the guests at the fiftieth anniversary of the creation Royal Army.
Agadir, 15/05/06 - HRH Prince Moulay Rachid attended a large procession within the framework of celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the creation of the Royal Army Forces.
Rabat, 14/05/06 - HRH Prince Moulay Rachid meet with the members of the Royal Guard team that won the 1st International Trophy Mohammed VI.
Rabat, 14/05/06 - HRH Prince Moulay Rachid attened the meeting with the General Abdelaziz Bennani.
Rabat, 14/05/06 - HRH Prince Moulay Rachid attended meeting with the chiefs of the military delegations invited to the 50ème anniversary of the Royals Army Forces.
Rabat, 14/05/06- HRH Prince Moulay Rachid attended a large national military procession celebrating the 50th birthday of the creation of the FAR.
Rabat, 14 May 2006 - HRH Prince Moulay Rachid hosted a lunch to mark 50th aniversary of Royal Army in the Royal Dar Essalam Golf Club in Rabat, Morocco.
Rabat, 13 May 2006 - HRH Prince Moulay Rachid chaired an awards ceremony of the International Polo Trophy where he handed over the Trophy.
Marrakech, 12/05/06- HRH Prince Moulay Rachid attended a lunch in the honor of the Egyptian President, Mr. Mohamed Hosni Mubarak and of his wife Suzanne Mubarak.
Marrakech, 12/05/06- HRH Prince Moulay Rachid attended the signing ceremony of declaration of 6th session of the high Joint Morocco-Egyptian Committee, as well as five cooperation agreements.
Marrakech, 11/05/06 – HRH Prince Moulay Rachid welcomed the Egyptian President, Mr. Mohamed Hosni Mubarak and his wife at the airport who arrived to Morocco for an official .
Rabat, 09.May.2006 - HRH Prince Moulay Rachid chaired in Rabat the opening ceremony of the first edition of the International POLO Trophy Mohammed VI.
Rabat, May/7/2006 - Prince Moulay Rachid preforemed the prayers to mark the seventh anniversary of King Hassan II's death. The late King played a major role in the building of a modern, strong and democratic Morocco.
Casablanca, 06/May/06 - Prince Moulay Rachid chaired the final of the second leg of the Arab Champions League Cup. Raja Casablanca won 1-0.
Rabat, May 03, 2006 - Prince Moulay Rachid dedicated the new headquarters of the Islamic, Educational, Scientific and Cultural organisation (ISESCO) that is celebrating today its 24th anniversary. On the occasion, ISESCO Director General, Abdulaziz Othman Altwaijri, gave Prince Moulay Rachid the “Ecu d'Or” for dialogue between civilisations.
Rabat 24 April 2006 - Prince Moulay Rachid attend the official dinner given to visiting Chinese President Hu Jintao and his wife Liu Yougqing.
Rabat 24 April 2006 - Prince Moulay Rachid welcomed Chinese President Hu Jintao and his wife Liu Yougqing at the Royal Palace in Rabat. Hu is on a two-day trip to discuss Morocco's role in Chinese commerce with Europe and Africa.
Rabat, Apr. 20, 2006 - Prince Moulay Rachid attended in the Rabat Mohammed V Theater, the concert of the academic ensemble of chorus of the Alexandrov red army, in its first show outside Russia. In his welcome address, culture minister, Mohamed Achaari, deemed that the presence of Prince Moulay Rachid evidences the excellence of relations between Morocco and Russia.
Casablanca, April 12, 2006. HRH Prince Moulay Rachid attended the gala dinner given to visiting Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.
Casablanca, April 12, 2006. HRH Prince Moulay Rachid welcomed Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.
Casablanca, April 10, 2006. HRH Prince Moulay Rachid preformed the prayers to mark the birth anniversary of the Holy Prophet Muhammad.
Rabat, Apr. 6, 2006 - Prince Moulay Rachid received on Thursday North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Deputy Secretary General ambassador Alessandro Minuto Rizzo.
Sahara, 21 to 25 March 2006. HRH Prince Moulay Rachid has embarking on day on a five-day visit to the Sahara.
Morocco, March 18 to 25 2006, Under the highest patronage of HRH Prince Moulay Rachid, takes place 13th edition of RALLYE CLASSIC MAROC 2006 under the motto "La Route du Coeur".
Agadir, Morocco, 01 March 2006. HRH Prince Moulay Rachid welcomed at the airport King Mohammed VI.
Rabat, Morocco, 26 February 2006. HRH Prince Moulay Rachid chaired the Hassan II Golf Trophy award ceremony.
Rabat, Morocco, 25/02/06. HRH Prince Moulay Rachid chairs a dinner at the occasion of the 34TH Trophy Hassan II.
Rabat, Morocco, 25/02/2006. HRH Prince Moulay Rachid seen off at the airport Gaboi President Haj Omar Bongo.
Morocco, 19 Feb. 2006. HRH Prince Moulay Rachid seen off at the airport King Mohammed VI.
Aghadir, Morocco, Feb 8, 2006. HRH Prince Moulay Rachid has received HRH Sultan Ibn Abdelaziz, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia and vice-president of the Saudi ministers' council.
From February 21 - 26, the Association of Hassan II Trophy chaired by HRH Prince Moulay Rachid organizes the 34th edition of the Hassan II Trophy.
Rabat, Feb. 01, 2006 HRH Prince Moulay Rachid received the President of Republic of Guinea, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo.
Kuwait, Jan. 16, 2006 HRH Prince Moulay Rachid has paid a visit Monday to Kuwait to offer condolences to Sheik Saad Al Abdullah Al Sabah, new Emir of Kuwait, over the demise of His Highness the Emir Sheikh Jaber al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah, reported Kuwaiti news agency (KUNA).
Bahrain, Jan.13, 2006 - Prince Moulay Rachid represented king Mohammed VI in the funerals of Sheikh Faisal Ben Hamad Al Khalifa, who died on Thursday in a road accident. Moroccan 1st channel (TVM) said on Friday that the king of Bahrain, father of the deceased, expressed gratitude and thanks to Prince Moulay Rachid, who presented condolences on behalf King Mohammed VI.
Rabat, 11/01/2006 Prince Moulay Rachid attend the appointments of new ambassadors to Morocco.
Rabat, Jan 11, 2006 Prince Moulay Rachid performed on Wednesday morning in Ahl Fes Mosque of Rabat, the prayer marking Id Al Adha, celebrating the Moslem feast of the ram sacrifice.
Rabat, 07 January 2006. Prince Moulay Rachid greeted the relatives of human rights victims at Palais Royal.
Rabat, 06/01/06 - HRH Prince Moulay Rachid received, Friday in his residence in Rabat, Rotary International President, Carl Wilhelm Stenhammar.
Abu Dhabi, Jan. 5, 2006 - Prince Moulay Rachid, younger brother of King Mohammed VI, arrived here Thursday, to represent the Moroccan monarch in the funerals of the Emir of Dubai, Sheikh Maktoum bin Rached Al Maktoum.
Rabat, 04/01/06 - HRH Prince Moulay Rachid received, Wednesday in Rabat, the American congressman, Mr. Tom Lantos, who is visiting Morocco. The US official came with the objective of further strengthening relations between the US and Morocco and to encourage Americans to visit and invest in the North African country.