HRH Prince Moulay Rachid shapes future by equipping Moroccans with world-class knowledge and education

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).

His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, the President of MIFF Foundation, lays emphasis on the importance of higher education in further enhancing and improving standard of living and ensuring stability, noting, “hoping that it will soon help develop and expand our budding film industry”.

In doing so, His Royal Highness has moreover highlighted the link between quality of higher education and enhancing the competitiveness of Moroccans.Additionally, His Royal Highness is mobilizing all cohorts towards achieving the Education For All goals, to reaffirm the importance to further reinforce education and literacy for all.

The Marrakech Graduate School of Visual Arts will offer the graduate student exceptional opportunities for advanced study in the arts and equipped the graduate student with the realization of personal goals and make the development of personal vision possible.

The 7th Marrakech International Film Festival runs from December 7th to 15th in Marrakech, Morocco.