Mohammed Vi And Princess Salma

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She was born in Rabat.

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Morocco’s royal family

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Moulay Rachid, Lalla Hasna, Moulay Yazid (fils Asma), Lalla Asma, Mohammed VI (alors prince héritier), Khalid Bouchentouf (derrière Mohammed VI), Lalla Soukaïna, Lalla Meryem, Fouad el-Filali, Moulay Idriss. Lalla Soukaïna et Moulay Idriss sont les enfants de Lalla Meryem

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Morocco’s royal family

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Morocco’s royal family with President and First lady of France

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Don't you think that Lalla Salma gained a little weight? I think it's because that she is a mother now.
Also, I read that Lalla Salma does not work anymore where she used to as a computer scientist.

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of course she doesnt work anymore...she is now morocco's version of the queen...can you imagine her working????

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Yes, at least she will take a position as her sisters in law do, she can't just stay in the house and sometimes appear in public, she will get borred because she is an outgoing person, she used to study and work!

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trust me she has a lot of charities that she is involved in...there is no time to sit and be bored

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Moroccan lounge

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Looks beautiful

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Wives, husbands have almost equal rights


Morocco's new family code puts wives on almost equal footing with husbands, awaits parliament's approval.


RABAT - A parliamentary commission in Morocco has unanimously recommended a new family code putting wives on a more equal footing with their husbands, officials said Thursday.

Under the new law, which has to be go to the house of representatives and to the senate for approval, the legal age at which girls can marry will be raised from 15 to 18 and wives will be given "joint responsibility" with their husbands in family matters.

Polygamy will be permitted only under highly restrictive conditions and the new code also makes it more difficult for men to divorce their wives.

The parliamentary commission debated the new code for one month, studying 110 amendments to it, commission leader Abdallah Baha said in a statement to Map news agency.

Many of the amendments brought by the Islamic Justice and Development Party (PJD) concerned the wording of the text, while parties from the governing coalition had proposed "constructive amendments," according to the head of the socialist grouping on the commission.

King Mohammed VI had urged a revision of the old code, under which Moroccan women were seen as perpetual minors, under the authority of men, according to women's groups.

"The King's speech (of October 10) served as a reference for discussions during the commission's work," said Baha, without going into detail.

In his speech in October, Mohammed outlined the main principles of the proposed revised code, saying the suggested amendments were in line with the tenets of Islam.

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HM the King eager to meet “statesman” Zapatero



Rabat, April 18- HM King Mohammed VI of Morocco has voiced eagerness to meet new Spanish Prime Minister Jose Louis Zapatero, a man he described as a “ statesman” deserving his people ‘s confidence, in a congratulations message following Zapatero’s investiture.

The monarch insisted in his message on Morocco’s “resolve herald a new era” with its Northern European partner, recalling the “historical relations linking our two friendly countries and peoples, in order to consolidate the model of good neighborhood”.

“I reiterate to your excellency my firm resolve to work with you for consolidating those historical links and the civilizational identity to herald this new era on sound and solid bases with the aim to raise relations between our two friendly countries to the exceptional level of strategic partnership based on global security and common progress in the framework of our firm attachment to the noble values of good neighborhood, human brotherhood, freedom, democracy, solidarity, peace and struggle against any form of violence, hatred, fundamentalism and terrorism.” The message read.

Zapatero was sworn in as Spain's new prime minister, a month after he led his Socialist Party to an election victory.
Spain's fifth prime minister since the restoration of democracy after the 1975 death of General Franco, Zapatero was administered the oath of office on Saturday by HM King Juan Carlos.

During a debate on Thursday preceding his investiture, the new Spanish Premier said Thursday he would visit Morocco in the “next few days”, in his first trip abroad.

"Morocco demands and deserves preferential treatment and relations that are tailored to bringing about very close ties. That is what I shall say to the Moroccan authorities during my visit in the coming days," he said adding that he would convey his position to Moroccan authorities during his visit to the Kingdom. He also reiterated commitment to give a special dimension to relations with Morocco in conformity with the Mediterranean policy which he intends to promote.

“This policy will allow to reinforce dialogue, entente and cooperation as it is stipulated by Barcelona process,” he explained.

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Moroccan, Spanish Sovereigns Highlight Need for Strategic Partnership



TANGIER, Apr.21 – HM King Mohammed VI of Morocco and HM King Juan Carlos 1st of Spain highlighted Tuesday during phone talks the importance of a strategic, ambitious and organized partnership between the two neighboring countries.

The two sovereigns voiced their countries’ resolve to consolidate relations in all realms within mutual trust. Furthermore, they hailed the coming visit of new Spanish premier, José Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, to Morocco on Saturday, in the first trip abroad since he took office as Spain’s premier.

The Spanish prime minister had vowed “preferential relations” with Morocco.

"Morocco demands and deserves preferential treatment and relations that are tailored to bringing about very close ties. That is what I shall say to the Moroccan authorities during my visit in the coming days,” he had asserted.

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Spain’s Premier in Morocco to Lay Bases for Strategic Partnership



RABAT, Apr.22 - Spain’s prime minister, Jose Luis Zapaterro, is expected on Saturday in Morocco, in his first trip abroad since he took office last week, a visit that is seen by many observers as a strong signal to Morocco by the new Spanish executive power and the basis of “a strategic partnership” between the two neighboring countries.

Zapatero, leader of the Spanish socialist party (PSOE), who chose Morocco for his first official trip, will live up to his commitment to establish vowed “preferential relations” with the kingdom and will convey to the Moroccan authorities the message that “Morocco deserves preferential treatment and relations that are tailored to bringing about very close ties.”

In keeping with the Mediterranean policy that his governmental team plans to promote in the sense of consolidating dialogue, understanding and cooperation, the head of the Spanish government has been making telling remarks, especially after a period of tense relations between the two Mediterranean countries that are separated by a 14-km strait.

Several crises between Morocco and Spain have marked the mandate of his predecessor, Jose Maria Aznar, climaxing with the crisis over the Tourah or Leila islet in July 2001. Zapatero, then leader of the opposition, was keen to come to Morocco in December 2001, to try a mediation in the conflict and call for restraint and wisdom.

Zapatero’s trip was the theme of phone talks this week between HM King Juan Carlos and HM King Mohammed VI who blessed this initiative, highlighting “the importance of a strategic, ambitious and organized partnership between the two neighboring countries.”

The Moroccan sovereign had also congratulated the new Spanish leader and expressed eagerness to meet Zapatero, a man he described as a “statesman” deserving his people’s confidence.

The King of Morocco had called for strategic partnership based on and oriented to global security and shared progress as part of the two countries’ firm adherence to the lofty values of neighborliness, human brotherhood, freedom, democracy and peace and fighting all types of violence, hatred, extremism and terrorism.

The two countries share the same concerns for cooperation and huge challenges, exacting them to consolidate their cooperation to fight terrorism and human trafficking webs. They are also condemned to reinforce their economic, political and cultural cooperation.

A future-oriented approach will help the two Mediterranean countries overcome the thorny issues that poison their ties and lay down bases for fruitful cooperation and deeper understanding between the Moroccan and Spanish peoples.

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Spain’s Premier Arrives in Morocco



CASABLANCA, Apr.24 - Spanish prime minister, José Luis Rodrigues Zapatero, arrived here Saturday afternoon, in his first official visit abroad since he took office last week.

Zapatero was greeted at the airport by Moroccan prime minister, Driss Jettou, and an important ministerial delegation. The Spanish premier is accompanied by a delegation comprising foreign minister, Miguel Angel Moratinos and interior minister, José Antonio Alonso.

After the victory of his socialist party (PSOE) in the general elections, the Spanish prime minister vowed “preferential relations” with Morocco. He asserted that "Morocco demands and deserves preferential treatment and relations that are tailored to bringing about very close ties.”

On the eve of the visit, the Moroccan and Spanish monarchs highlighted during phone talks “the importance of a strategic, ambitious and organized partnership between the two neighboring countries.”

The Spanish government had described this visit as a “reunion between two nations” that were separated these last years by “useless tensions.”

First deputy president of the Spanish Government, Maria Teresa Fernandez De La Vega, said Friday the two countries must leave behind “misunderstandings” that marked their relations during the past three years, alluding to the 2002 dispute over the tiny Island of Perejil (for Spaniards) and Leila (for Moroccans).

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HM King Mohammed VI Receives Spanish Premier



CASABLANCA, Apr.24 – HM King Mohammed VI, accompanied by his younger brother HRH prince Moulay Rachid, received Saturday at the royal residence in Casablanca Spanish prime minister, José Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, who arrived Saturday on an official visit to Morocco.

The audience took place in the presence of Moroccan prime minister Driss Jettou.

At the Royal residence entrance, the Spanish premier was welcomed by the sovereign and HRH Prince Moulay Rachid.

The sovereign was also greeted by members of the delegation accompanying Zapatero, notably foreign minister, Miguel Angel Moratinos, interior minister, José Antonio Alonso and secretary of state in charge of immigration, Consuelo Rumi.

The Spanish prime minister’s visit aims at promoting relations between the two countries, after Zapatero vowed “preferential relations with Morocco in the wake of the victory of his socialist party (PSOE) in the general elections.

The Spanish government had described the visit as a “reunion between two nations” that were separated these last years by “useless tensions,” referring to the dispute between the two countries over the tiny Island of Perejil (for Spaniards) and Leila (for Moroccans) in 2002.

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HM King Mohammed VI, Spanish Premier Dedicate Memorial of May Terror Victims in Casablanca



CASABLANCA, Apr.24 – HM King Mohammed VI and Spanish premier Jose-Luis Rodriguez Zapatero dedicated this Saturday afternoon in Casablanca a memorial of the victims of last May 16 terrorist attacks that claimed 45 victims, including 4 Spaniards.

The commemorative plaque reads “in memoriam of the victims of May 16, 2003 in Casablanca” in Arabic, French, Spanish and Italian languages. It also features a list with the names of the terror victims.

Four Spaniards were among the victims of the five quasi-simultaneous attacks that targeted four locations in Casablanca, a luxury hotel, a restaurant, a club of the Jewish community and the Spanish restaurant “Casa de Espana” where most of the victims fell.

In the presence of the victims’ families, people brandished banners reading “Moroccans more than ever resolved to build a country of unity, democracy, progress, solidarity and tolerance” and “terrorism will not pass”.

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Stand at the entrance of the royal palace in Casablanca
Zapatero, left, is presented the Morocan goverment by King Mohamed VI
Inauguration of a monument to commemorate the victims of last year's terrorist attack in Casablanca
With people of Casablanca