Marrakech International Film Festival: 2001-2018

[Asma2]

September 20, 2002

King Muhammad, Lalla Salma, Lalla Meryem, Lalla Hasna, Lalla Asma and Moulay Rachid

Morocco’s royal family

 

[Asma2]

Marrakech International Film Festival - 2003

1 & 5. Princess Lalla Hasna - the sister of the Moroccan king - met Alexander the Great at the weekend, when a troupe of Hollywood heavyweights turned out for the Marrakech film festival. The cast of Oliver Stone's film about the Macedonian king, which is currently filming in Morocco, came along for the event. And the princess seemed charmed by Irishman Colin Farrell, who is playing the title role.

2-4. Prince Moulay Rachid of Morocco attends the gala dinner.

6-7. Prince Moulay Rachid and Princess Lalla Meryem

8. Moulay Rachid and his sisters

 

[Amira]

Marrakech International Film Festival - 2003

MARRAKECH, MOROCCO - OCTOBER 4: Actor Djamel Debbouze jokes with Princess Leila Marriam ® during a Royal dinner as part of the third Marrakech Film Festival at the Royal Palace October 4, 2003 In Marrakech, Morocco.

 

[Asma2]

Prince Moulay Rachid

 

[Asma2]

International festival of film of Marrakech from December 6 to 12, 2004

The board of directors of the Foundation of the International Festival of Film of Marrakech, which met Tuesday with Rabat under the presidency of HRH Prince Moulay Rachid, adopted the dates of the next edition of the Festival, which will proceed from the December 6 to 12, 2004.

In addition, within the framework of the new organization of the structures of the Foundation, MISTERS Faiçal Laraichi and Noureddine Sail were appointed deputy vice-presidents. Here the text of the official statement published on this subject: "the board of directors of the Foundation of the International Festival of Film of Marrakech met with the chair His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, Tuesday May 11, 2004 in Rabat.

The Council of the Foundation adopted the dates of the next edition of the International Festival of Film of Marrakech which will be held from the December 6 to 12, 2004.

His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid paid homage in the name of the Foundation to engagement and the work achieved by Mr. André Azoulay, Conseiller of His Majesty the King, who ensured during these two last years the responsibility for deputy vice-president of this institution and led to good port the mission that to His Majesty King Mohammed VI had entrusted to him.

Within the framework of the new organization structures of the Foundation, Messrs Faïçal Laraïchi and Noureddine Sail were appointed vice-presidents delegated respectively in load of the organization and the programs. Mrs. Mélita Toscan Of Plantier remains director of the Festival ".

 

[Amira]

Marrakech International Film Festival - 2004

1-3. MARRAKECH, MOROCCO: Actor Sean Connery receives the Moroccan Order of Intellectual Merit from Prince Moulay Rachid at the fourth Marrakech Film Festival 07 December 2004.

4. HRH Prince Moulay Rachid, accompanied by Melita Toscan du Plantier, shakes hands with french actress Josiane Balasko during the Royal gala dinner at the 2004 Marrakech Film Festival.

5. L-R: Singer Faudel, jury member Rosanna Arquette, and Prince Moulay Rachid listen to a speech during the Royal gala dinner at the 2004 Marrakech Film Festival.

 

[pdas1201]

Pic of lalla Hasna and lalla Asma from the 2004 Marrakech Film Festival

 

[rosa]

the two princesses are very elegantes but why Meryem is not with them

 

[Amira]

2004 Marrakech Film Festival - Royal Gala Dinner
Interior of the venue hosting the Royal gala dinner at the 2004 Marrakech Film Festival.

2004 Marrakech Film Festival - Royal Gala Dinner
Celebrities sit down to dinner during the Royal gala dinner at the 2004 Marrakech Film Festival.

 

[Amira]

HRH Prince Moulay Rachid receives Fellini prize awarded to Marrakesh International Film Festival

Marrakech, Dec. 12 - HRH Prince Moulay Rachid, younger brother of HM King Mohammed VI, received here on Sunday, Fellini prize awarded by UNESCO to Marrakesh International Film Festival (Dec. 06-12).

On behalf of all those who believe in this festival and in the ideals it stands for, I wish to express my sincere thanks to His Excellency Mr. Matsuura, UNESCO Director-General, for this noble gesture, whereby the international organization recognizes the innovative character of this event, which contributes to cultural exchange through cinematographic creativity,” said HRH the Prince, chairman of the Foundation of the Marrakesh International Film Festival, in a speech he delivered at the end of the 4th edition of the festival.

“This award is putting wind in our sails, making us more determined than ever to pursue our endeavours, so that this festival may always be a forum for dialogue, aimed at promoting exchange and cultural diversity,” he went on.
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This year’s edition of the festival paid tribute to two renowned figures in the world of the cinema, namely to the Italian actress Claudia Cardinale and the Egyptian director, Youssef Chahine.
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[amina1]

Marrakech International Film Festival - 2002

September 20, 2002

 

[Amira]

Marrakech International Film Festival - 2001

King Mohamed VI with his brother Moulay Rachid and his sister Lalla Meryem

 

[Monalisa]

Marrakech International Film Festival - 2001

some new pictures which I scanned from an old issue of "Paris Match",during the 1st International festival of cinema of Marrakesh:

October 2001 - Princesses,lalla Soukaina,lalla Hasna,lalla Asma and lalla Meryem greeting the french singer/actor Patrick Bruel

Princess lalla Meryem with Omar sherif,and king MohammedVI with Charlotte Rampling,during the gala dinner:

 

[Amira]

Marrakech International Film Festival - 2005

Princess Lala Hasna, Princess Lala Mariam and Prince Mulay Rashid of Morocco attend the dinner gala at Royal Palace during the second day of the Marrakesh International Film Festival 2005 November 12, 2005 in Marrakesh, Morocco.

 

[carlota]

more photos from the marrakesh international festival of cinema.

rosario nadal of bulgaria was also there.

photos taken from gremb and posted by dina.

 

[samia]

lalla hasna and lalla meryem are both stunning
and lalla meryem has a beautiful hairstyle

 

[Little_star]

Lalla Hasna and Lalla Meryem both have beautiful caftans on! And I am loving Lalla Meryem's new hairstyle it's very glamorous.

 

[fanletizia]

U.S. film director Martin Scorsese, left, receives the Commander of the Ouissam Alaouite Order of Morocco from Morocco's King Mohammed VI, at the royal palace in Marrakech, Monday Nov. 14, 2005

From polfoto

 

[Humera]

more pictures from the film festival
(Deadline and Newscom)
Both princess look beautiful as always. But Lalla Hasna is my favourite.

 

[fanletizia]

Morocco's Prince Moulay Rachid, center left, brother of King Mohammed VI, welcomes guests for a royal diner after the opening ceremony of the sixth Marrakesh International Film Festival, Friday, Dec. 1, 2006 at the Marrakesh Congress Palace. On the right U.S. actor Martin Sheen. The festival runs through Dec. 1-9.

http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/061202/482/mrk11412020301
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/02122006/46/photo/morocco-s-prince-moulay-rachid-right-brother-king-mohammed-vi.html

 

[shrifia]

some pictures and article
Moulay Rachid chairs dinner on occasion of 8th FIFM opening night
Marrakech, 15 Nov. 2008 (MAP)- Prince Moulay Rachid chaired a dinner offered by king Mohammed VI on the occasion of the opening of the 8th International Film Festival of Marrakech (FIFM).....MAP
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[loubna2]

nice photos, the prince is lucky there are many pretty actress in this dinner

I think that with all pretty woman that suround him, he feel herself most comfortable alone

 

[Mademoiselle Lilo]

more photos from the festival
FIFM : Le site officiel du Festival International du Film de Marrakech

 

[Little_star]

The prince certainly looks like he is enjoying himself!

 

[Mademoiselle Lilo]

The prince certainly looks like he is enjoying himself!

i have the same imperssion Little_star
look like he enjoy of his time alot.

the Prince regularly write articles for the festival website
FIFM2008 : The official website of the International Film Festival of Marrakech

 

[Mademoiselle Lilo]

and more nice photos from the opening
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TelQuel : Le Maroc tel qu'il est
FIFM. L’effet du prince
Du jamais vu depuis la naissance du Festival du film de Marrakech : Moulay Rachid a fait une apparition surprise au Palais des Congrès, qui abrite l’évènement. Débarquant le mardi 18 novembre en fin d’après-midi, le prince, en tenue décontractée et sans bodyguards, a fait le tour du propriétaire pendant plus d’une heure et demie, passant d’un bureau à l’autre. Le prince a également fait un passage remarqué au point de presse, où il a tapé la discut’ avec les journalistes présents et le personnel administratif. “Lorsqu’il est arrivé, nous lui avons expliqué en détail notre méthode de travail, puis il nous a souhaité bon courage en partant”, raconte Abdellatif Abouricha, membre du comité d’organisation du FIFM, enchanté par cette visite royale sans protocole.
translation:

Not seen since the birth of Film Festival of Marrakech: Moulay Rachid made a surprise appearance at the Palais des Congress, which hosts the event. Landing on Tuesday November 18 in late afternoon, the prince, dressed casually and without bodyguards, went around the owner for more than an hour and a half from one office to another. The prince has also noticed a shift in the briefing, where he discussed the typed 'with journalists and administrative staff. "When he arrived, we have explained our method of work, then we wished good luck starting," says Abouricha Abdellatif, a member of the organizing committee of FIFM delighted by the visit without royal protocol.

 

[shrifia]

Tribute to Sigourney Weaver at Marrakech International Film Festival in Morocco
...During her stay in Marrakech, the star of ‘Alien’ in company of her husband Jim Simpson, visited local attractions and dined with Prince My Rachid, brother of King of Mohamed VI and with a selection of local and international cinema figures....Article

 

[shrifia]

Marrakech International Film Festival 2002
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[Mademoiselle Lilo]

from the Dinner
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[loubna2]

from the Dinner
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it's obvious that he was chatting, but the moment that the photograph taked the pose, give a funny photo