King Mohammed VI Current Events 1: September 2003 - December 2007

[Ulika]

HM King Mohammed VI of morocco on Friday insisted on a “mutually acceptable, final political solution to the artificial dispute” over the Moroccan Sahara, and voiced resolve to work together with the United Nations and neighboring countries to settle the three-decade long dispute opposing the Kingdom to the Algeria-backed separatist movement “Polisario”.



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[gusto]

TETOUAN, Aug.03 - HM King Mohammed VI received Tuesday at the royal palace here founding chairman of Senegal's Islamic institute of sciences, education and culture, Haji Amadou Mustapha Wade.

Mustapha Wade was accompanied during the audience by Senegal's ambassador to Rabat, Ibou Ndiaye.


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[La la]

A new family code in Morocco

 

[gusto]

Morocco remains a model of tolerance and openness in Mediterranean civilisations, HM King

Rabat, Aug. 5 - Morocco remains a model of tolerance and openness of Mediterranean civilisations toward each other, both western and eastern with all their diverse cultural identities and religions, said HM King Mohammed VI.

In a message to the second session of the interparliamentary conference on human rights and religious freedom, opened Thursday in Brussels, HM the king said this tolerance and openness are particularly highlighted in modern Morocco that is based on renovation and on democratic principles, development of human rights, dialogue and interaction between civilisations.

The Moroccan sovereign underscored the importance of the theme of the conference revolving around human rights and religious freedom “in a world that is starting to be aware of the dangers of obscurantism, ignorance, fanatism and violence”.

HM King Mohammed VI said in the message addressed to the conference, sponsored by the American Institute on religion and public policy and attended by several members of Parliaments and other political and diplomatic personalities, the issues debated by the conference should be presented for discussion to world parliaments to work out a vision “that would inspire legislations to the service of all humanity in accordance to its immediate and remote interests”.

Human rights research went beyond individuals to focus on a vision that regards human rights as those of groups living in specific contexts that require respect necessitating a formulation of these rights in a way eschewing contradiction and incompatibility, the Sovereign said.

This vision will ensure that religious freedom, as part of these rights, will not be dissociated from man’s duty to protect this freedom to the benefit of the individual and the others by refraining from using it in a way harmful “to himself and to others,” and by defending it efficiently through appropriate legislations, said HM King Mohammed VI, praising the role of the American institute in defending these values.

Islam, said the Sovereign, cherishes the concept of the unified family, upholds the concept of the uniqueness of the origin and the uniqueness of final destiny and emphasises the spirit of collective responsibility in the management of the land.

In dealing with these basic concepts, Islam has enshrined a global and larger concept, that of the need of men to each other’s contribution by setting ties based on civilisation openness that recognises the other’s experience and work, said HM King Mohammed VI.

The Moroccan King lauded the holding of the conference as a praise-worthy initiative, for it offers an opportunity to share viewpoints and experiences that “our peoples have acquired during centuries offering diverse and diversified views, that are as many possibilities for a large complementarity between humans”.

The complementarity, said the Sovereign, can help protect from one-sided thinking, prevent the temptation of self-isolation from other civilisations, and help easily solve problems, suffice it they be dealt with taking into account the experiences of other civilisations.

Moroccan King receives sports delegation to Athens Olympic games

TETUAN, Aug. 05 – HM King Mohammed VI received Thursday in the Royal Palace, members of the Moroccan sports delegation that will take part in the 28th edition of the Olympic games.

The Olympic games will take place this August 13-29 in Athens.

The Moroccan delegation to Athens comprises 90 members, including athletes and technical, medical and administrative staff.

The Moroccan athletes will participate in different categories, including 18 (football), 2 (tennis), 2 (weight lifting), 1 (swimming), 1 (fencing), 3 (taekwondo), 2 (Judo), 7 (box) and 28 athletic games.

HM the king also extended Royal Wissams (the highest distinction in Morocco) to several sports champions, including Nawal El Moutawakel, the Olympic champion in the 400m hurdles at the 1984 Games in Los Angeles, who has been recently nominated by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as chairwoman of the Evaluation Commission of the five candidate cities to host 2012 Olympic Games.

Royal wissams were also extended to other Moroccan sports figures, including Mustapha Lakhssem, world champion of full contact in 2004, Jawad Gharib, marathon world champion in 2003, and Abdelati Iguidir, gold winner in the 1.500m world championship of juniors athletics.

HM King receives Libyan and Mauritanian Foreign ministers

TETUAN, Aug.05 – HM King Mohammed VI of Morocco received, Thursday in the Royal Palace, separately Libyan and Mauritanian foreign ministers, Abderrahmane Cholghom and Mohamed Vall Ould Bellal.

The Libyan official is an envoy of Libyan leader, Mouammar Gadhafi.

HM the king hailed at the meeting the relations binding Morocco to the two countries and the fruitful dialogue with Colonel Moammar Kadhafi and president Maaouya Ould Sid Ahmed Tayaa.

The Moroccan monarch urged for unifying ranks of countries of the Arab Maghreb Union and overcome the obstacles and problems hampering the realization of the Maghreb people’s aspirations to build a harmonious regional space, based on mutual respect and preservation of the unity and sovereignty of Maghreban countries.

The Arab Maghreb Union is a regional grouping, mustering Algeria, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco and Tunisia. Set up in Marrakesh in 1989, it is known by its French acronym UMA.

The development of UMA countries and the establishment of stability in the region require intensified efforts and a sound environment to take up the development challenges and play a significant role at the regional and continental levels, said the sovereign.

HM the king also voiced satisfaction for the joint readiness expressed by Libya and Mauritania to open a fresh page in their bilateral relations.

The audience took place in the presence of Moroccan foreign minister, Mohammed Benaissa and minister-delegate of foreign affairs and cooperation, Taib Fassi Fihri.

 

[gusto]

Tunisia welcomes Morocco's decision to waiver visa requirements for Algerians
Posted: 08/07
From: Mathaba

Tunisia has welcomed the decision of Morocco to waiver the visa requirement for the entry into Morocco by Algerian nationals.

In a statement reported by the Tunisian al-Hurrya newspaper today, the Tunisian minister of foreign affairs, al-Habib Ben Yahya confirmed that the decision represented an important step that would contribute to the consolidation of bridges of rapprochement and contacts between the two brotherly people of Morocco and Algeria, and drive forward the Arab Maghreb Union (AMU) and realize the aspirations of the people of AMU for integration and merger.

Morocco decided last Friday to waiver the visa requirement for the entry of Algerian citizens into Morocco, saying the decision translates the Kingdom of Morocco's intention and sincere desire to promote rapprochement between the two brotherly people, and the cooperation relations between the two AMU member states.

The AMU welcomed the decision of King Mohammed vi of Morocco. The Secretary of the General People's Committee for Foreign Liaison and International Cooperation, chairman of the current session of the AMU Foreign Ministers Council, told the official Libyan news agency JANA that the measure was yet another step to activate the Arab Maghreb Union and develop brotherly relations among its member states.

The Secretary highlighted the importance attached to such measure, since it contributed to the freedom of the movement of Arab Maghreb people within the Union member states. It also comes as an embodiment of what the AMU foreign ministers council underlined in its 22nd. session held in Sirte, Libya, on July 24.

Libyan leader receives Message from HM King of Morocco

TRIPOLI, Aug.07 - Libyan leader Mouammar Gadhafi received on Friday an oral message from HM King Mohammed VI of Morocco.

The message was conveyed by Royal envoy, Mohamed Rochdi Chraibi.

On Thursday, HM the King had received separately Libyan and Mauritanian foreign ministers, Abderrahmane Cholghom and Mohamed Vall Ould Bellal.

Following the royal audience, the Mauritanian foreign minister Morocco’s good offices to facilitate the “rapprochement between Libya and Mauritania”.

He also told the press the Royal audience allowed “opening a new page in relations” between Mauritanian and Libya.

The sovereign hailed at the meeting the relations binding Morocco to the two countries and the fruitful dialogue with Colonel Moammar Kadhafi and president Maaouya Ould Sid Ahmed Tayaa.

The meeting with Cholghom was an occasion to “open a new page in bilateral relations, in the service of the two peoples,” noted Ould Bellal, underlining that the situation in the Arab Maghreb Union (UMA- mustering Algeria, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco and Tunisia) was also raised in the meeting.

The Moroccan monarch urged for unifying ranks of countries of the Arab Maghreb Union and overcome the obstacles and problems hampering the realization of the Maghreb people’s aspirations to build a harmonious regional space, based on mutual respect and preservation of the unity and sovereignty of Maghreban countries.

The Arab Maghreb Union is a regional grouping, mustering Algeria, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco and Tunisia. Set up in Marrakesh in 1989, it is known by its French acronym UMA.

The development of UMA countries and the establishment of stability in the region hinges on intensified efforts and a sound environment to take up the development challenges and play a significant role at the regional and continental levels, said the sovereign.

The monarch also voiced satisfaction for the joint readiness expressed by Libya and Mauritania to open a new page in their bilateral relations.

 

[matesha]

Moroccan King addressed the UN General Assembly

His Majesty King M6 (Phd. in Law) addressed the UN general assembly in its 59 session (9/21-10/1)on Tuesday Sept 21st. I respect him, his speech was in Arabic

You can read the text of the speech in several languages and view him presenting the speech (original and English) through this link...Once you hit the link, just scroll down until you see Morocco

http://www.un.org/webcast/ga/59/archives.html

NB: King of Morocco has a Phd in Law and not a JD...

 

[Amira]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]HM King highlights need to enhance political parties’ role[/FONT]​

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]RABAT, Oct 8 – HM King Mohammed VI of Morocco, on Friday, highlighted the need to enhance the role of political parties, a move, he explained, would help tackle major issues confronting the Moroccan society.[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]In a speech at the opening of the fall Parliament session after recess, the monarch deemed it appropriate to focus on the need to enhance the role of political parties, “by establishing a renovated and effective legal framework; one that would enable political parties to draw their juridical legality from their democratic legitimacy.” [/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]This, he explained, should foster the creation of parties “likely to offer specific, original, collective answers to major issues confronting our society, instead of seeking to fulfil personal ambitions or accommodate narrow interests.” [/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]He urged the political parties to “fulfil their basic role with respect to sensitising and leading people, preparing qualified elites to run public affairs and to take up the crucial challenge of achieving sustainable development, in a civilized, truly democratic way.”[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Among the main issues to be discussed by the Parliament during this third legislative year, there is the long awaited and controversial draft bill on political parties. [/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]This bill, the monarch said, “should make it possible to rationalize, renovate and protect the national political landscape. It is also likely to induce like-minded political parties to unite and form strong blocs.” [/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]“It reflects my desire to further enhance institutional modernization efforts, and to make sure effective political polarization is not impaired by an unbridled multiparty system.” [/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The monarch expects this bill, prior to the next general elections set for 2007, to “give us a clear political map, making it possible, in the light of election results, to give a parliamentary majority - which has homogeneous programmes and polarity - a mandate to govern the country, while the minority plays a constructive role in the opposition, and its rights are strictly observed. “[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]He, however, noted that once approved, this “fundamental law will not be complete unless it is supported by a programme contract designed to achieve full upgrading of the political and information landscape. The state would be party to such a programme and provide the relevant institutions and actors concerned with the means of action required, taking into account their respective clout as well as their representativeness in parliament, as determined by a suitable and effective voting system.” [/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Similarly, he went on, the creation of political parties as well as their programmes, financing, management and internal regulations must all be in keeping with the requirements of democracy and transparency, consistent with the rule of law, and subject to judicial control.[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Describing it as a “landmark in our endeavours to forge ahead with the democratic transition,” the monarch said this bill calls for the revamping of parliamentary action, by moving from purely classic representation to modern parliamentary government; hence the need for a committed form of parliamentary action that serves public interest, rejects sterile politicking and strives, instead, to promote fruitful partnerships with state agencies as well as the private sector.” [/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]HM King Mohammed VI also urged the political parties to contribute, “through a more open, effective parliamentary diplomacy, to enhancing Morocco’s influence abroad and to defending the nation’s interests.”[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Fearing that “the enemies of democracy may well use the liberties afforded by democracy to destroy it, taking unfair advantage of the poverty and frustration of destitute people”, HM King Mohammed VI said he was keen to ensuring that the modernization of the political landscape – with all it has achieved as regards the consolidation of the rule of law and of the institution-based state – is backed up by structural reforms to give fresh impetus to the modernization and upgrading of the economy, and to enhancing social solidarity.”[/FONT]

 

[Amira]

Morocco attached to dialogue, openness, respect for good neighbourliness, says HM King​

RABAT, Oct 8 – HM King Mohammed VI, on Friday, insisted on Morocco’s commitment to dialogue and to the stability of its “strategic environment”, in a speech before Parliament at the opening of its first session of the third legislative year.​

“Morocco will remain attached to its civilized approach based on dialogue, openness, fulfilment of obligations, respect for good neighbourliness, and commitment to the stability of its strategic environment,” the monarch told MPs after Parliament recess.​

“We have every right to be proud of the solid foundations we have been able to lay during this phase in our history to shape a nation fit for today and tomorrow. And yet, we must remain mobilized and vigilant,” the monarch said before warning that “our country’s democratic system and distinctive identity are being challenged by terrorism and extremism, a threat looming over the entire world.”​

He explained that Morocco “is confronted with attempts by its adversaries to undermine its territorial integrity. It is also the subject of external designs. Furthermore, its progress is being hampered by low productivity as well as inadequate competitiveness and human development.”​

“These are daunting challenges which can only be tackled through all-out mobilization as well as relentless, sustained action on our part to build a democratic, prosperous society,” the monarch said.​

“Morocco will remain attached to its civilized approach based on dialogue, openness, fulfilment of obligations, respect for good neighbourliness, and commitment to the stability of its strategic environment”, HM the king said in conclusion.​

HM King receives UMA secretary general​

Rabat, Oct. 08 – HM King Mohammed VI, accompanied by prince Moulay Rachid, received Friday at the parliament secretary general of the Arab Maghreb Union (UMA), Habib Boularas.​

UMA is a regional grouping, set in 1989 in Marrakesh. In addition to Morocco, it musters Libya, Mauritania, Morocco and Tunisia.​

HM the king also received Friday the minister in charge of relations with parliament, Mohamed Saad El Alami, who presented to the sovereign a book on governmental activities in the parliament in the 1st and 2nd legislative years of the 7th legislature.​

Earlier, the monarch chaired the opening of the first parliament session of third legislative year.​

Tangier, Oct. 12- HM King Mohammed VI of Morocco received, here Tuesday, an iconographic book on royal palaces gardens in Morocco.

The book was presented to HM the king by Mohamed Metalsi, director of cultural action in the Paris-based Institut du Monde Arabe (IMA), Jean Baptiste Leroux, a photographer, and Malika Slaoui, director of a publishing house specialized in the promotion of Morocco’s cultural and historical heritage.


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[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Tangier, Oct. 13 – HM King Mohammed VI, visited Wednesday Mohammed V mosque in Tangier to inquire about the anti-illiteracy program organized in several mosques in the kingdom, under the aegis of the Habous (endowments) and Islamic Affairs Ministry. [/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The visit of the sovereign, Amir Al Mouminine (commander of the faithful), coincides with the national day to fight illiteracy.[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Since this program was launched in 2000, it benefited to 56.539 people, including 39.025 women.[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Some 8.283 people, including 5.283 women (71pc), enrolled for the 2004-2005 program, that is supervised by 200 teachers in 101 mosques.[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Mosques’ anti-illiteracy program was launched at the initiative of HM King Mohammed VI to rehabilitate mosques and bolster their cultural role.[/FONT]

 

[abir]

I admire the Moroccan king M6 activities, but where is lalla salma?

From map


SM le Roi offre un ftour en présence de Mmes Chirac et Fanfani et Cheikh Tantaoui

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Fès, 22/10/04- SM le Roi Mohammed VI a offert, vendredi au palais royal à Fès, un ftour auquel ont pris part Mmes Bernadette Chirac, épouse du chef d'Etat français et Maria Pia Fanfani, présidente de la Fondation Together for peace, Cheikh Mohamed Sayed Tantaoui, grand Imam d'Al Azhar Acharif, les délégations les accompagnant, ainsi que les ambassadeurs de France, d'Italie et d'Egypte au Maroc.

Ont également pris part à ce ftour, Mme Zoulikha Nasri, Conseiller de SM le Roi et Mohamed Rochdi Chraibi, membre du Cabinet royal.

 

[Amira]

HM King Mohammed VI heads for Mexico ​

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[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Marrakech, Nov. 23 – HM King Mohammed VI left the southern Moroccan city of Marrakech, on Tuesday, heading for Mexico in an official visit.
Mexico is the first leg of the Moroccan monarch’s tour in five south American countries, including Brazil, Peru, Chili and Argentina. [/font]​

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[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Mexico, Nov. 23 - The official visit HM King Mohammed VI is paying to Mexico part of a five-nation tour in south America is expected to open fresh prospects for bilateral relations.

The consolidation of political, economic and cultural cooperation will be a major focus of the royal visit.

Morocco is Mexico’s major partner in Africa and the Arab world. Exchanges between the two sides are constantly developing. In 2003, they were estimated at 585.5 million Dhs (around US $65 million), including 128.3 million Dhs (US $14.2 million) of imports and 457.5 million Dhs (US $50.8 million) of exports.

Morocco’s two-way trade with Mexico tops exchanges with south American countries. Mexico is the third importer of Moroccan raw phosphate behind the United States and Spain. Phosphates constitutes 54pc of Morocco’s exports to Mexico.

Meanwhile, Mexico’s exports to Morocco mainly include car spare parts, sugar, spices and tobacco.

Mexican Deputy minister for foreign relations, Maria de Lourdes Aranda Bezaury, said in an interview with MAP the royal visit will help concretize cooperation prospects and promote economic relations through the reinforcement of contacts between Moroccan and Mexican businesspersons.

The Mexican official said the visit will also consolidate political links between the two countries, underlining that Morocco and Mexico adopt “similar stances” within international organizations in several issues.

“There is a great entente between Rabat and Mexico at the political level, which is the result of several years of efforts” to consolidate bilateral relations, she said.

HM King Mohammed VI met Mexican president, Vicente Fox, twice in 2003, first on the fringes of the UN General Assembly in New York, and second in October 2003 in Mexico during a visit of HM the king to the south American country.

At the end of his visit to Mexico, HM the king will head for Brazil, Peru, Chili and Argentina. [/font]

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[Lyonnaise]

From GettyImages: King Mohammed VI in Mexico with President Vicente Fox

The King arrived in Mexico for an official visit and will later travel to Brazil, Peru, Chile and Argentina

Polfoto 23-11-2004 Mohamed VI, King of Morocco arrives in Mexico City Airport, Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2004. The King is on an official visit to Mexico

 

[Mandy]

King Mohammed VI visits Brazil

BRASILIA, BRAZIL: Moroccan King Mohammed VI (L) and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva wave during the welcoming ceremony 26 November, 2004 at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia. Mohammed VI is in Brazil in official visit as part of a Latin American tour. AFP PHOTO/Evaristo SA (Photo credit should read EVARISTO SA/AFP/Getty Images)

 

[Amira]

HM King Mohammed VI holds talks with Chilean president
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SSANTIAGO, Dec.02 - Visiting HM King Mohammed VI of Morocco held, here Thursday, talks with Chilean president Ricardo Lagos Escobar

Attending the talks were Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Mohamed Benaissa, Morocco’s ambassador in Chile Abdelhadi Boucetta, Chile’s Foreign Minister Ignacio Walker Prieto and Chilean ambassador in Morocco, Alejandro Carvajal Tamayo.

Chile is the fourth leg of the monarch’s five-nation Latin American tour that already took him to Mexico, Brazil and Peru. The sovereign will wrap up his tour in Argentina.


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[Guess Who]

Thankx for the pictures, are there any of lalla salma?

 

[zineb]

are there any of lalla salma?

no, nothing new.
does someone know if any first lady will soon make a visit to morocco?
frankly, there are other women who deserve to discuss about. salma is only first ladies' hostess

 

[rosa]

King Mohammed VI. of Morocco visits east coast
-- Punta Cana, 9 December 2004 --
Mohammed VI., king of Morocco, arrived on Tuesday to one short vacation in the Dominican republic. Accompanied with attendants of 300 persons the Moroccan monarch with its private jet at the Dominican east coast landed, where the king well-known because of its preference to the jet ski also as "Majetski" wants to spend some recovery days according to own data. The first attendance of a Moroccan head of state in the Dominican republic at all, which influence on the promotionale adjustment could bring in the tourism politics with itself, is to be opened, in order new, not-traditional markets.

 

[abir]

King Mohammed VI. of Morocco visits east coast
-- Punta Cana, 9 December 2004 --
Mohammed VI., king of Morocco, arrived on Tuesday to one short vacation in the Dominican republic. Accompanied with attendants of 300 persons the Moroccan monarch with its private jet at the Dominican east coast landed, where the king well-known because of its preference to the jet ski also as "Majetski" wants to spend some recovery days according to own data. The first attendance of a Moroccan head of state in the Dominican republic at all, which influence on the promotionale adjustment could bring in the tourism politics with itself, is to be opened, in order new, not-traditional markets.

At the beginning, it was announced that Muhamed VI will spend 2 weeks visiting five countries in Latin America: Mexico, Brazil, Peru, Chilli and Argentine. So I think Dominican Republic was decided at the last moment!
The attendants of 300 persons were with the king during the whole visit to Latin America? They didn't say if salma was with him?

 

[abir]

It's evident and normal that other royalties and presidents go also for vacation after long job trips, and we heard about it in local press. Did any national press wrote something about the king vacation in Dominican Republic?


Rencontre entre le roi Mohamed VI et le président dominicain
MAROC - 16 décembre 2004 - AFP

Le roi du Maroc, Mohamed VI, qui se trouve depuis une semaine en vacances en République dominicaine, a rendu mercredi une visite de courtoisie au président dominicain Leonel Fernandez.

"J'espère que Dieu aidera ce pays à préserver tant de beauté", a lancé en espagnol Mohamed VI au chef de l'Etat dominicain, alors que les deux hommes se séparaient après une conversation privée au Palais national, mercredi à la mi-journée.

"Pour mon pays c'est un grand honneur que vous l'ayez choisi pour venir en vacances", a répondu le président Fernandez.

Le souverain marocain séjourne dans un complexe touristique de La Romana, à 110 kilomètres à l'est de Saint Domingue.

La date du retour de Mohamed VI dans son pays n'a pas été pour l'instant annoncée officiellement, a déclaré à l'AFP Sandra Lopez, directrice des Evénements et des relations publiques du complexe touristique Casa de Campo. Le Département du tourisme avait indiqué la semaine dernière que le roi du Maroc était accompagné d'une suite de 300 personnes


Translated to English:

Meeting between the king Mohamed VI and the dominican president
MOROCCO - December 16 2004 - AFP
The king of Morocco, Mohamed VI, that is located since a week on vacation in dominican Republic, returned Wednesday a courtesy visit to the dominican president Leonel Fernandez. "I hope that God will help this country to preserve so many beauty", launched in Spanish Mohamed VI to the boss of the dominican state, while the two men separated themselves after a private conversation to the national Palace, Wednesday to the midday.
"For my country this is a big honor that you chose it to come on vacation", replied the president Fernandez.
The sovereign Moroccan stays in a complex touristique of The Romana, to 110 kilometers to the east of Holy Domingue.
The date back to the return of Mohamed VI in his country did not be for the moment announced officially, declared to the afp Sandra Lopez, director of the Evénements and public relations of the complex touristique Casa of Campo.
The Department of tourism had indicated last week that the king of Morocco was accompanied of a continuation of 300 persons

 

[rosa]

They didn't say if salma was with him? [/color][/QUOTE]
No, they didn't say it, but me I would not like to go in vacancy with three hundred persons

 

[abir]

No, they didn't say it, but me I would not like to go in vacancy with three hundred persons

With attendants of 300 persons, I guess salma was there as well.
I don't think she was very busy in Morocco. So she has all the time for vacations.

 

[marie-claire]

Last week I watched a tv magazine from France channel M6, on luxe holiday Courcheval skiing station in France and Marrakech beauty riads from Morocco. A man have big hotels in Courcheval tells the Moroccan king go to Courcheval each winter and reserves 50 rooms to people with the Moroccan king and one room cost 4.000 euro. 4000 euro X 50 rooms X 7 day = 1.400.000 euro for one week lot of maney.

 

[abir]

Yes, you are right. To ordinary people 1million Euro is a lot but to royals it is nothing compare to their whole wealth.

 

[Lyonnaise]

(I found these photos of King Mohammed at WireImage. Unfortunately you have to be a subscriber to see the full picture, but here are the small ones anyways.)

King Mohammed VI of Morocco Visits Amazonia
November 28, 2004 - Black River, Manaus Amazonia, Brazil
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[Lyonnaise]

a few more

 

[rosa]

a few more

Where is salma?

 

[abir]

Where is salma?

The caption says: King Mohammed VI of Morocco Visits Amazonia, November 28, 2004 - Black River, Manaus Amazonia, Brazil.
So he made that trip while he was in state visit to Brazil. I think salma was never seen with the king when he was abroad for official states visits.

 

[Layla27]

King Mohamed VI met the prime minister of Canada, Mr Paul Martin, in Fez, yesterday.

 

[Layla27]

Marrakech, 23/12/04

King Mohammed VI received the mayor of Paris, Mr. Bertrand Delanoë.

 

[Amira]

1st Picture : HM King Mohammed VI dedicates cinema studios in Ouarzazate
2nd Picture: HM King receives signatories of Independence Manifesto

 

[Layla27]

Foot Ball Team

With the Moroccan Foot Ball Team