Wishing many happy returns Your Royal Highness!

Today (June 20th 2007), we reiterate our infinite gratitude and give out warmest congratulations to His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid to his 37th birthday.

On this very special occasion, with the gratefulness we convey a message of our wishes of very HAPPY BIRTHDAY, and a warm appreciation and great big thank you for what His Royal Highness has done for all of us throughout his reign of Alaouite Dynasty. We also look forward to many, many more years of his reign.

A glorious realization of His Royal Highness 's tireless devotion and commitment to the public service not only of all his peoples in Morocco but all over the world, undertaken throughout his various outstanding official duties, brought vision and enthusiasm to his vital task and status.

His Royal Highness carries out a wide variety of official foreign engagements, undertakes an outstanding range of nationwide duties, grants public and private audiences to a great number of personals, chairs many official events and has a broad interest and support of a great number of organizations.

As a result of the escalating number of commitments, His Royal Highness created during HM King Hassan II reign, ‘The Office of His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid’.

Diplomatic mission, peace and economic development

His Royal Highness is keenly interested in the international affairs and foreign policy, and is strongly oriented toward taking an active role on the world stage. His Royal Highness’ ongoing efforts seek to ensure that Kingdom’s foreign policy echoes true Moroccan values and move forward Moroccan national interests.

Within the framework of Prince Moulay Rachid’s mission, which toward to aim of general interest of Moroccan citizens, he focuses his interest on strengthening rules-based trading arrangements and to broaden free and fair market access at bilateral and global levels, aspiring to comprehensively address the development of new trade relationships with the diversity of countries.

In this capacity, His Royal Highness is working with a range of partners inside and outside governments to achieve augmented economic opportunity and enhanced and strengthen Morocco’s economy for the long haul.

His Royal Highness also is working at the grassroots level in a number of national and international projects for the promotion of rural development for the disadvantaged.
His Royal Highness highlights the need to improve economic change and guarantee that globalization put forward real advantages for all.

As an active advocate for peace, His Royal Highness focusing on long-term sustainability and an espousal of best practices, and in an extension of Prince Moulay Rachid’s recognized involvement, in achieving threefold goal of political stability in peace, security and stability in the region and international arenas.

Bridging cross-cultural and inter-faith divides

His Royal Highness devotes much of his time to people, promotion of dialogue and encouragement, and increase understanding of different cultures as our bridges that bring us together not as obstacles that keep us apart. The Prince’s keen interest in multicultural relations has a deep desire to share the vision of stressing common values across borders to unite the universal bonds of humanity.

His Royal Highness as a tireless advocate of Alliances of Civilizations acts as a channel for the initiatives that are aim at increasing understanding and dialogue between civilizations. He frequently presides and courageously seeks developing the relationships among nations as a forum to bridge the North-South and West-East divide inside and outside of the realm of official diplomatic circles and the professional conference circuit.

On another front, His Royal Highness spearheads several projects, home and aboard, that endeavor the best means of bridging the gap between cultures and enhancing interfaith dialogues en route for peace in the 21st Century.

His Royal Highness also plays a very active role in the promotion of Morocco's cultural interests aboard, targeting in particular young people through activities, which are relevant to them.

Encouraging science and R&D explorations

His Royal Highness shows wisdom, deep desire and special interest in all matters related to science. He promotes the capability of the government to apply scientific recommendation to its policy and economic development, which are critical to the innovation system’s ability to function efficiently.

His Royal Highness underlines the needs of research labs for modern facilities and equipment, as well as highly skilled research personnel, to keep pace with the rapidly changing technological landscape and to keep these facilities operating at productive levels.

His Royal Highness supports government departments and agencies to continually examine their work agendas, to ensure broader implications for innovation in Morocco, to make available the new capacity, to take action on emerging science-based challenges and opportunities, and to guarantee the government’s critical role in the innovation system is suitably carried out.

His Royal Highness encourages to fearlessly take on valuable leadership roles in society and the opportunities that are presented by the application of science and R&D in society with the endeavor of economic returns from the production.

His Royal Highness is keenly interested in issues of Neuroscience, a field that is devoted to the scientific study of the nervous system, and the research and fight against AIDS. He is endowed to promote training and research in the fields of development, to help establish new collaboration and to encourage cooperation between practicing scientists on international levels.

Social and welfare activities

His Royal Highness focuses his energies behind humanitarian activities home and abroad that aim to improve the livelihood of Moroccans from various sectors of society. Prince especially focuses on children from disadvantageous families and their integration in the society of tomorrow.

Under the umbrella of Prince’s keen interest in the situation of young people, His Royal Highness embarks on projects that aim to deliver outcome in the struggle against poverty and exclusion.

His Royal Highness dedicated his life to cultivating the creative spirit through a deep understanding of social and welfare activities. The Prince often visits people in the field and closely monitors the activities of several workgroups.

The preservation of heritage and tourism

His Royal Highness is working to save the objects that embody the history, and concerned individuals across the nation who care about preserving pieces of our shared and individual pasts.

Through his involvement, the Prince is helping small and mid-sized museums, libraries, archives, historical societies, and scientific organizations, to evaluate, protect and preserve historic properties for future and to encourage greater appreciation of our heritage.

His Royal Highness pursues an active agenda built around pillars that defines cultural heritage tourism as traveling to experience the places, relics and activities that authentically represent the nation's citizens and communities identify.

His Royal Highness actively supports the development of Morocco’s tourism sector, spearheads and directs the most important initiatives that aims to highlight the Kingdom as first-class tourism destination and top-quality services; notably, Hassan II Golf Trophy, Marrakech International Film Festival, Maroc Classic Rally, Tan-Tan Festival, the Traditional Equestrian Arts – Fantasia, also new emerging projects such International Yacht race.

Passion of Golf and other sports

His Royal Highness’ a broad interest also focuses on activities in the fields of sport and supports numerous events and of a great number of organizations in his hard-working career that couples his love of sport with duty and public service.

As a keen golf-man, His Royal Highness believes in making golf accessible to all Moroccans. Since his young age, he has been committed to developing the game across the country and creating opportunities for all. Out of His Royal Highness’ goodwill, he has launched one of the country's most ambitious projects ‘Royal Moroccan Golf Tour’ that governs and promotes golf programs and conducts major golf tournaments in the Kingdom. The Prince’s ambitious projects aim to develop golf tourism industry that creates new revenue streams and resources for local event.

His Royal Highness is committed to growing the game of golf and to helping young golfers improve their games, to give them the opportunity to receive proper instruction and learn the rules.

His Royal Highness leads grass roots junior golf development and has made the support of junior golf one of its foremost sport missions. To ensure the emergence of national champions, the Prince has created ‘The Royal Academy of Golf’.

Formal Education and Professional Development

His Royal Highness diverse educational background started at young age at Royal Palace in Rabat with the Islamic Studies. He completed his primary and secondary educations in Royal College in Rabat. His academic education started at Mohamed V University where he earned the Bachelor of Laws with major in Legal, Economics and Social affairs and Master Degree of Laws in Political Sciences. He undertook the practical training for his Doctoral degree with United Nations in New Your, USA. He returned back to Mohamed V University where he completed the postgraduate Degree in International Relations. The Prince continued with his education at the University Montesquieu-Bordeaux IV in France, where he accomplished Doctoral degree. His PhD’s thesis presented philosophy on the Organization of Islamic Conference.His Royal Highness speaks Arabic, English, Spanish and French. He also speaks the Moroccan Arabic (Darija) and Amazigh dialects.

His Royal Highness is the President of Moroccan National Scouting Federation, Hassan II Golf Trophy Association, Royal Moroccan Golf Federation, Royal Moroccan Federation for Hunting Shotgun Shooting, Marrakech International Film Festival Foundation, UN Children's Commission and Honorary President of Royal Moroccan Yachting Federation, Royal Moroccan Skiing and Mountaineering Federation, Moroccan Environmental Protection Association, Moroccan - Far East Association, Spanish Social Service Association, Maghreb Association for Research and the Fight Against AIDS and Moroccan Association of Law Students in France.

The Prince has touched millions of lives through his hard work that he has carried out on behalf of the Kingdom of Morocco and large international nations. His Royal Highness’ extensive work and commitment, his strategic vision, his deep devotion to the nation is genuinely admired and appreciated, and have given a contemporary dimension to the concept of Royal Service.

Notable Activities of His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid of Morocco

With the occasion of 37th birthday anniversary, we look with the pride on notable activities of His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid (since his last year 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.

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 RamadanRabat, 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.

HRH Prince Moulay Rachid presents an array of Moroccan coastlines to explore

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.

His Royal Highness underlines the particular need for a comprehensive maritime strategy aimed at developing the thriving maritime economy and the full potential of ocean-sea-based activity in an environmentally sustainable approach with positioned commitment to invest in the maritime future.

Within an unambiguous vision of His Royal Highness, the wide scope of challenges and the multiple potentialities that Moroccan coastlines present for the modern world, Prince Moulay Rachid acts with willpower and in the sustainable way in order to properly conserve and exploit these very main national resource.

This is Morocco’s first and only so far this extraordinarily remarkable international yacht race and with a strong endorsement of His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, the debut is the most prominent international yacht races in Africa.

The spirit of 1st International Yacht Race perfectly captures the character of Kingdom of Morocco that is a great opportunity to promote and boost Moroccan tourism around the world and gives the confident that the future will bring the aimed results. The race began June 13th and the yachts will be in Tangier for the stopover to support the World Fair 2012 candidature of the city.

HRH Prince Moulay Rachid celebrates 37th birthday

On Wednesday June 20th 2007, Moroccan and international communities celebrate the 37th birthday of His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid.

Send your greetings and birthday salutes to the Prince on his special day.

HRH Prince Moulay Rachid sets in motion Islamic Studies and Human Sciences

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.

His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, a leading Muslim moderate, has voiced strong support to curb extremism and to promote moderate Islam through education, and to foster dialogue among the world's great religions.

His Royal Highness who also works to devise a new way to reinforce and advocate for the moderate, mainstream Islam aimed at spiritual and cultural issues, presents advice and support to the interfaith and Islamic affairs of understanding and cooperation.

The King Abdulaziz al Saud Foundation for Islamic Studies and Human Sciences in Casablanca cost 69,703,154 Dirhams and will incorporate a 45-Meter long and 6-Meter wide bridge linking the old and new buildings.

HRH Prince Moulay Rachid is praised for his genuine commitment to science

Casablanca, June 1, 2007 – His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid graced the inauguration ceremony of the King Abdulaziz al Saud Foundation for Islamic Studies and Human Sciences in Casablanca with his presence.

Saudi Arabia’s HRH Prince Muqran Ibn Abdulaziz has commended Prince Moulay Rachid's commitment to science in addition to stressing that Prince Moulay Rachid’s presence translated into accentuate of significance of this institution.

His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid has taken a keen interest in the importance of science and made it, one of the top of his agendas, highlighting that science will persevere to form our world and take a crucial position in addressing the challenges of the next century.

His Royal Highness encourages a need to maintain the true international framework for innovation, to advance the body of knowledge in all fields of expertise and placing them decisively on the map of science commitment and to share knowledge with the humankind, especially the new generation of scientists.

The King Abdulaziz al Saud Foundation for Islamic Studies and Human Sciences in Casablanca financed by King Abdulaziz al Saud is the leading research facilities in the region.

HRH Prince Moulay Rachid enhances the benefits of tourism industry

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.
During the official meeting, His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid was briefed on the project managed by Kingdom Hotel Investments.

A business savvy Prince, who actively supports the development of Morocco’s tourism industry is looking to turn the attention to sustainable tourism development key’s positive characteristics, and to emphasize that relatively decentralized industry is highly capable of diversifying national economies, and therefore is more suitable in affording the nation equitable development.

His Royal Highness accentuates that a truly sustainable tourism development strategy must breed accountability of tourism industry to the locally defined development visions and objectives that benefits the local communities.

The Prince renowned for his striking business aptitude and creative thinking leads an effort to raise a challenge for promotion of tourism and great attention considering the potential of tourism in contribution to GDP, generation of employment, foreign exchange, development of infrastructure, agriculture or its positive linkage with industry and regional cooperation in the development.

His Royal Highness stressed well managed and developed tourism could become a direct and indirect sources of economic growth and development due to the inter-linkages the sector has with the rest of the economy, and therefore is advantageous in inducing macroeconomic incentives and motivations for development in the region.

His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, a tireless advocate of the Alliances of Civilizations, points out that tourism is a relatively less-pollutant industry and properly managed can enhance the protection and promotion of Morocco’s natural and cultural heritage, and become significant vehicle for promoting cultural exchanges that enhance international understanding and goodwill amongst the diverse civilizations of the universe.

HRH Prince Moulay Rachid brings enchantment to equestrian event

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.

His Royal Highness looked thrilled as his loyal subjects, who rank high in the eyes and heart of Prince, met him with the wholehearted applause.

Popular royal, who is always on hand for the national and international sports, made an enthusiastic contribution that generates extraordinary passions among millions of Moroccan people.

His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, a keen equestrian fan, also handed the trophy to the winners after the game.

Prince Moulay Rachid spearheads several sporty projects with the main aim of the championships to discover new talents and to encourage more people to get involved in sport.

HRH Prince Moulay Rachid ensures spotlight of MIFF in Cannes

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.

His Royal Highness in his effort to increase the awareness of already well-known Marrakech International Film Festival (MIFF), which takes place each end of November/ beginning of December, in the city of Marrakech (Morocco), bestowed to foundation’s representatives ability to attend tremendous international film festival to keep in touch with and abreast of current film productions and to establish and broaden contact with the stars, festival programmers, press or distributors.

One of the main objectives of His Royal Highness is to developed a highly regarded -both culturally and commercially – festival, to generate a series of projects to sustain and promote the local and international film industry and cinematography, to endorse talents outside their respective countries of origin, in addition to present challenging and diverse programs of international films for the public.

The Marrakech International Film Festival presents each year some of today’s most groundbreaking and impressive films that feature both originality and independence of expression, in line with the vision of His Royal Highness’ endeavor to reflect on unusual cinematic language focus of current trends in youth culture.

The Marrakech International Film Festival (Morocco) is an “A” category festival and one of the most prominent and appreciated cinema events in the world.