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Queen Máxima in Morocco: March 20 – 22

  March 22, 2023 at 6:09 pm by

As a special advocate of the Secretary-General of the United Nations for inclusive finance for development, Her Majesty Queen Máxima arrived in Casablanca in the afternoon of Monday March 20 for a four-day working visit.Upon her arrival the Queen was welcomed by Said Ahmidouch, Governor of the Casablanca-Settat region.Queen Maxima started the first day in Morocco with field visits in some small business where people purchase essentials. In these small … Continue reading →

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Duke and Duchess of Sussex in Morocco

  February 26, 2019 at 3:22 am by

From February 23 – 25, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex undertook a visit to Morocco a week after the King and Queen of Spain also visited the country. On February 23, the Sussexes arrived at Casablanca Airport where they were offered traditional milk and dates upon arrival and then went on to meet fifteen-year-old Crown Prince Moulay Hassan at the Royal Residence of Rabat where they were staying. The … Continue reading →

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Successful Heart Surgery For Moroccan King

  February 27, 2018 at 7:37 am by

The King of Morocco has undergone successful heart surgery in Paris, the Moroccan Royal Court announced on Tuesday. The operation, who was performed by a team of six doctors at the Ambroise Pare Clinic, was a radio frequency ablation, which was performed on King Mohammed VI after he was found to have an atrial flutter, which causes the heart to beat less efficiently (but is not life-threatening). King Mohammed will … Continue reading →

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Crown Prince Moulay Hassan Opens The 2018 African Nations Championship

  January 14, 2018 at 6:25 am by

The Crown Prince of Morocco was charged with officially opening the 2018 African Nations Championship on Saturday evening. Crown Prince Moulay Hassan, 14, first reviewed a military guard of honour ahead of the opening ceremony, and met with several footballing officials, including the President of the Confederation of African Football and the FIFA Secretary General. He then attended the first match of the tournament, between Morocco and Mauritania. The Prince met … Continue reading →

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Spanish State Visit to Morocco Postponed Until March

  January 3, 2018 at 6:20 pm by

The Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed to the Spanish media on Wednesday afternoon that the King and Queen’s state visit to Morocco that was due to take place next week has been postponed. King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia were meant to pay a visit to Moroccan King Mohammed VI between January 9 and 11, visiting three cities: Rabat, Casablanca and Tangier. Instead, the visit will now take place in … Continue reading →

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Moroccan King Participates in ‘One Planet Summit’ in Paris

  December 13, 2017 at 3:49 am by

King Mohammed VI of Morocco, accompanied by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, took part in the One Planet Summit held Tuesday December 12 in Paris. The participation of King Mohammed VI at this summit confirms his “strong commitment to the preservation of the environment”, a commitment that was also noticeable on the occasion of COP22, his presence in the Summit and his unflinching commitment to the African continent development were highlighted … Continue reading →

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Lalla Meryem Inaugurates in Rabat The Diplomatic Circle Charity Bazaar

  December 4, 2017 at 8:28 am by

Princess Lalla Meryem, the eldest sister of King Mohammed VI, inaugurated on Sunday December 3 in Rabat the annual charity bazaar organized by the diplomatic circle, gathering the spouses of ambassadors accredited to Morocco, held under the high patronage of HM King Mohammed VI. After cutting the symbolic ribbon, the Princess was given details on the projects carried out by the Diplomatic Circle in social and cultural fields, as well as … Continue reading →

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The Lalla Salma Foundation Celebrates National Day Against Cancer

  November 23, 2017 at 5:44 am by

Princess Lalla Salma, chairwoman of the Lalla Salma Foundation for Cancer Prevention and Treatment, chaired on Wednesday evening the celebration of the National Day Against Cancer. The Princess attended on this occasion the presentation of the synthesis report and recommendations of the symposium “Breast Cancer in Morocco: A Global Approach” organized in Marrakech which was meant to take stock of the progress made and the results of the actions undertaken as … Continue reading →

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Princess Lalla Salma Attends WHO Global Conference On NCDs In Montevideo

  October 20, 2017 at 4:30 am by

Princess Lalla Salma, Chairwoman of the Lalla Salma Foundation for Cancer Prevention and Treatment and WHO Goodwill Ambassador, took part on Wednesday October 18 in Montevideo in the WHO Global Conference on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). Her Royal Highness was was greeted by the President of Uruguay, Tabaré Vazquez, upon her arrival at the Mercosur’s headquarters which hosted the conference, before taking part in a high-level panel organized under the theme … Continue reading →

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King Mohammed VI Undergoes Eye Surgery in France

  September 7, 2017 at 7:24 pm by

King Mohammed VI of Morocco has undergone successful pterygium surgery at the Quinze-Vingt Ophthalmology Hospital Center in Paris. A statement co-signed by Professor Jean Philippe Norman, head of the department at the said hospital, and Professor Abdelaziz Maaouni, the King’s personal physician, said that the King is doing well after the surgery. The King had a pterygium in the left eye that was growing over the cornea a condition requiring … Continue reading →

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France’s New President Meets With King of Morocco

  June 14, 2017 at 7:03 pm by

King Mohammed VI of Morocco and other members of the Royal Family have welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to Rabat on Wednesday for the President’s two-day visit to the country. The King and the President then had a private audience where they discussed intelligence sharing between the two countries in order to work together to stabilise the region. Among those who were present for a photo opportunity ahead of the audience … Continue reading →

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King of Morocco Promotes Sister-in-Law To ‘Royal Highness’

  June 9, 2017 at 10:57 pm by

An official bulletin published by the Moroccan Royal Court on June 8th has announced that King Mohammed VI has promoted his sister-in-law, Lalla Oum Keltoum, to the style of Royal Highness. The change in her title was made in a Dahir (Royal Decree) dated March 14. The Dahir states the King wished to grant “the proper protocol position” to his sister-in-law. Princess Lalla Oum Keltoum is the wife of the King’s only brother, Prince Moulay Rachid. … Continue reading →

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King of Morocco Lunches With French President For Last Time During Presidential Term

  May 2, 2017 at 4:02 pm by

On Tuesday, the King of Morocco, Mohammed VI, was in France for a private audience and luncheon with the outgoing President of France, François Hollande, at the Palais de l’Élysée. The two leaders spoke about the strong Moroccan-French relationship that has been cultivated over the years, particularly in the fields of “security, sustainable development, culture and education”. A statement released by the Moroccan Royal Court said both King Mohammed and President Hollande, … Continue reading →

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Happy 10th Birthday Lalla Khadija

  February 28, 2017 at 2:00 am by

Lalla Khadija of Morocco celebrates her 10th birthday today. Born on February 28, 2007, Lalla Kadija is the second child and only daughter of King Mohammed VI of Morocco and Lalla Salma. Lalla Khadija has a brother, Crown Prince of Morocco, Moulay Hassan. On the day of Lalla Khadija’s birth, King Mohammed granted a royal pardon to thousands of prisoners.  

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Palace Profile: Dâr al-Makhzen

  February 19, 2017 at 6:00 am by

Location: Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco Built: 1864 Architects: Louis-Paul Pertuzio and Félix-Joseph Pertuzio Commissioned By: Muhammad IV of Morocco On The Palace Grounds: Collège Royal Current Owner: HM The King of Morocco Current Use: Official residence of HM King Mohammed VI of Morocco Fun Fact: Approximately 2,000 people live and work at the Palace at any one time A full list of Palace Profiles can be found here.

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King Felipe Attends Funeral of Former Portuguese President

  January 10, 2017 at 5:32 pm by

Spain’s King Felipe VI today attended the state funeral of the former Portuguese President, Mário Soares, at the Jeronimos Monastery in Lisbon. He was joined at the service by Prince Moulay Rachid of Morocco, as well as a number of heads of state. The King offered his condolences to the family of President Soares, who died at the age of 92 on Saturday, upon his arrival at the Monastery. Earlier, the … Continue reading →

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Queen Letizia and Princess Lalla Salma Attend World Cancer Congress in Paris

  October 31, 2016 at 6:10 pm by

Spain’s Queen Letizia and Morocco’s Princess Lalla Salma have today attended the World Cancer Congress hosted at the Palais des Congrès de Paris alongside French President Francoise Hollande. Princess Dina Mired of Jordan was also present. The Queen delivered one of the congress’s opening speeches, praising the work done by researchers and encouraging that research continue. “Resources dedicated to these means are paramount due to the ever increasing costs of new … Continue reading →

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Princess Lalla Salma Honoured For Her Commitment to Fight Cancer In Portugal

  October 24, 2016 at 4:59 pm by

Princess Lalla Salma, spouse of King Mohammed VI of Morocco, was honored on Saturday at the third edition of “Bal de la Riviera” gala organized by the Duke of Anjou, Prince Charles Philippe. During the gala, Prince Charles-Philippe handed to Princess Lalla Salma the “Tribute Award” in recognition of her efforts and personal commitment in the fight against cancer in the North African country and beyond. The distinction was handed … Continue reading →

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King Mohammed VI Visits Former Opposition Leader Abderrahmane Youssoufi In A Local Hospital

  October 18, 2016 at 3:42 am by

As soon as King Mohammed VI heard about Abderrahmane Youssoufi’s failing health as this latter is currently suffering from a bad cold with respiratory complications, he immediately took him to Halifat Hospital in Casablanca, this noble gesture however has paled compared to his visit to the iconic figure of Moroccan politics, the monarch’s visit lasted for around 15 minutes and was joined by his close friend and advisory Fouad Ali … Continue reading →

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Chrifa Lalla Joumala Alaoui: First Moroccan Woman Ambassador to the US

  October 16, 2016 at 6:14 pm by

King Mohammed VI swore in Lalla Joumala Alaoui – the first woman to serve as Moroccan ambassador to the United States – to her new diplomatic position on Thursday at the Royal Palace in Casablanca, the King had appointed Alaoui to the position in February to replace Rachad Bouhlal the ambassador in charge of Morocco’s correspondence with the superpower since December 2011. Before her appointment as Morocco’s Ambassador to Washington … Continue reading →

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