HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid and King of Saudi Arabia confirm good bilateral relations

Mecca-Saudi Arabia, September 25, 2008 – The fourth day of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid Saudi’s visit began with His meeting with the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

During the talks, the two leaders confirmed good bilateral relations and underlined idle possibilities for the strengthening of the two countries' economic ties.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, who pays a lot of attention to the development of the two countries' relations, had made in the past efforts in many areas, including the prospects of bilateral cooperation in science and technology.

In connection to ME crisis, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid affirmed that the problem of conflict resolution is essential not only for the region but for the whole world, because the affluence of security largely depends on the situation in this region.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid also expressed his gratitude to the Saudi’s side for warm welcome and generous hospitality accorded to Him and Him accompanying delegation.

Later today, the King of Saudi Arabia held the Iftar (breaking-fast) in honor of Crown Prince Moulay Rachid.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid arrives to Mecca

Mecca-Saudi Arabia, September 25, 2008 - His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid embarked on a packed schedule on the fourth day of His state visit to Saudi Arabia.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid is expected to hold several official meetings on bilateral relations.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid is also expected to perform Umrah (the minor Hajj).

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid travels to Jeddah

Jeddah-Saudi Arabia, September 23, 2008 – Rounding off the second day of His state visit to Saudi Arabia, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid arrived to Jeddah coming from Medina.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid was received by Prince Misha'al bin Majed bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Jeddah Region, and a number of officials.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid and the Governor of Jeddah exchanged views on issues of mutual concern to the two countries.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid is currently on a several-day visit to Saudi Arabia, holding various meetings there.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid also paid special visit to Prophet's Mosque in Medina.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid spends second day of Saudi’s state visit in Medina

Medina-Saudi Arabia, September 23, 2008 – The second day of the state visit to Saudi Arabaia began with His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid paying a visit to the Prophet's Mosque.

Upon the visit to the Mosque, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid performed prayers.

Prophet's Mosque stands on the site of a mosque built by the Prophet Muhammad next to his house and contains his tomb. The Mosque is the second holiest mosque after al-Haram in Mecca.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid pays state visit to Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia, September 22, 2008 – His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid has arrived today to on state visit to Saudi Arabia.

While in the Kingdom, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid is expected to confer with several senior officials, perform Umrah (the minor Hajj) and visit the Prophet's Mosque.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid was received at the Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport by a number of officials.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid continues to further conceptualize deeper meanings of Ramadan

Casablanca, September 18, 2008 - Enlightening the deeper meanings of the Ramadan, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid continued on Thursday to take the chair over the customary Ramadan lecture.

Invited people to a Ramadan sermon had an opportunity to hear a short lecture on the holy month of Ramadan from rotating scholars providing informative explanation on selected chapters from the Holy Quran.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid expressed hopefulness that lessons will further conceptualize and make known the deeper meanings of the sacred text that is at the heart of the month of Ramadan.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid makes big strides in raising awareness about Ramadan

Casablanca, September 17, 2008 -- In line to promote the blessed month of Ramadan and its spiritual course, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid continues to focus on the ensuing sermons based on Ramadan.

On that note, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid on Wednesday hosted Ramadan lecture in the Royal Palace in Casablanca.

Ramadan is the month in which Muslims believe the Quran was revealed. It is divided into three periods of 10 nights: mercy, forgiveness and salvation.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid gives big attention to progress of social welfare

Rabat, September 16, 2008 - From the start of His public life, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid has strikingly promoted the education and well-being for all Moroccans and has persuade the cause of sustainable human development.

On Tuesday (September 16th, 2008), Crown Prince Moulay Rachid patronized an opening ceremony of Vocational Training Centre named after His dear aunt Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Aicha.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid’s support of Vocational Training Centre project reflects His keenness to promote and assist in the development of vocational education and training, and to facilitate its dissemination.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid also expressed His hope that the Centre will serve as a opportunity for sharing vocational education and training problems and solutions across the Kingdom.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid provides enlightening observations on Ramadan

Casablanca, September 15, 2008 -- His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid on Monday hosted Ramadan lecture in the Royal Palace in Casablanca.

In this special part Ramadan series lecture, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid enlightened the holiness and sanctity of Ramadan, morally uplifting Ramadan.

Observance of Ramadan began on September 2nd in Morocco.

During the month of Ramadan, Muslims eat a light pre-dawn meal and fast until sunset, a practice aimed at fostering self-discipline, sacrifice and compassion for the poor.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid emphasizes message of Ramadan

Casablanca, September 13, 2008 -- In the sermon in the Mosque of Royal Palace in Casablanca, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid hosted reception for another lecture based on Ramadan.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid also wished all Muslims a very successful Ramadan fasting.
The Ramadan, the holy month of fasting and religious observance, begun on September 2nd.

During Ramadan, all Muslims should withdraw from all food, drink and sexual contact between dawn and sunset.

In addition, fasting includes refraining from gossiping, lying, slandering and all traits of bad character.

Ramadan is the best time to show sincerity of intention and practice good deeds such as generosity and kindness.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid uplifts essence of sounds of Ramadan

Rabat, September 12, 2008 -- In the wake of the Ramadan spirit His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid on Thursday September 11th continued to hold spiritual lessons in relation to sanctity of Ramadan.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid expressed encouragement to all Muslims to maintain a persistence outlook on life and embrace theory of positive thinking.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid also accepted greetings from guests who attended sermon.
Ramadan, the ninth month in the Islamic lunar calendar, started on September 2nd.

With the revelation of the Quran, which started in the month of Ramadan, we came to know the five pillars of Islam as Iman (faith), Salat (worship), Zakat (charity), Sawm (fasting) and Hajj (pilgrimage).

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid remembers death anniversary of his grandfather

Rabat, September 11, 2008 -- His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid remembered with esteem and affection the late and lamented HM King Mohamed V whose 49th death anniversary falls on September 11th 2008.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid offered prayers tributes at the grave of King Mohamed V inside King Mausoleum in Rabat.

But the anniversary of King Mohamed V's death has passed largely unnoticed in his native land, for whose independence he had fought so long and so bravely.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid secures summer camp experiences

Rabat, September 7, 2008 – With the goals and visions that aim towards achieving global and sustainable development, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid assessed the accomplishments of International Summer Camps for Scouts, as they came to an end.

Providing notable contribution in strengthening sustain of organizing Scouts annual international summers' camps, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid as a President of National Federation of Moroccan Scouting is keen to raise every child’s self confidence and motivation.

The objective of the summer camps is to raised pupils' awareness of tolerance and intercultural understanding and to develop their perceptions through studying issues of global and sustainable development.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid always concerned about the young generation is hopping that these summer camps allow the youth to exchange their experiences, hobbies and cultures, and the skills that young Scouts learned are transferable to all aspects of their life.

This project is part of the humanitarian and social program of Crown Prince Moulay Rachid and is providing humanitarian support and alleviating needs of young Scouts in Morocco and around the world.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid reaffirms His commitment to empowering young people

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid lifts spirits and raises confidence of children returning to classroom

Rabat, September 4, 2008 -- With the start of a new school year, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid sent a cable of greetings along with his best wishes of outstanding achievements, and most exciting and rewarding era at school to all students.

As part of His campaign for giving children and youth an active role in communities across Morocco, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid reiterated His call on all level of governments to engage in an alliance to keep less fortunate children in school.

In addition, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid highlighted importance to work to identify out-of-school children and carry out public awareness campaigns on education, as child poverty, lack of rural livelihoods and communications, and barriers to girls’ education are obstacles to Morocco’s hope to general primary education and gender equality.

In a related initiative, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid helped distribute a number of backpacks filled with school supplies and T-shirts of colors of their choice for children living in extreme poverty in several municipalities. As a result, children from local communities were able to return to school and had their first day at school exciting, enjoyable and hassle free.

On several occasions Crown Prince Moulay Rachid has emphasized the importance of continual review of educational opportunities and reaffirmed the crucial importance of recognizing the rights of youth for any development agenda to work.

As a President of the Moroccan National Federation of Scouting, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid also encourages children and youth to voice their opinions about the world they live in, as He continues working to get young people involved in identifying their own preferred needs.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid revives the Ramadan Spirit

Rabat, September 4, 2008 -- Spreading the true essence of beautiful spirit of Ramadan, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid presided over a Ramadan sermon, part of the annual Ramadan lecture series.

The series will run for the entire month of Ramadan consists of spiritual guide, which in the spirit of Ramadan, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid hopes will impact various communities.

Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic lunar calendar. Muslims fast every day during the holiday because they believe it was in the time, when the Prophet Muhamad started receiving revelations of the Quran from God.

Ramadan is divided into three periods of 10 nights, mercy, forgiveness and salvation.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid re-launches traditional Ramadan lectures

Rabat, September 2, 2008 – His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid marked the beginning of Ramadan with re-launch of traditional Ramadan lectures.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid highlighted the message of Ramadan as well as the commitment to spiritual growth and charity during the holy month.

Ramadan is the most important month of Muslim calendar. Ramadan is the month of kindness and charity.

Muslims should fast from dawn to dusk and attend special evening prayers to read chapters from the Quran.

Muslims throughout the world began observing the holy month of Ramadan after the new crescent moon was sighted the evening before.

We extend our best wishes to His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid!

Ramadan Mubarak!

We extend greetings and our best wishes to His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid on the occasion of celebrating the sacred month of Ramadan.

We express esteemed praise for Crown Prince Moulay Rachid’s generosity and efforts to Morocco and the world that has strengthened the foundation of peace and made this world more hopeful.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid who spreads light of hope and provides guidance for all societies worldwide on dialogue and peaceful coexistence between religions and cultures, enriching the vitality of peace.

Observance of Ramadan begins on September 2nd in Morocco. During the month of Ramadan, Muslims eat a light pre-dawn meal and fast until sunset, a practice aimed at fostering self-discipline, sacrifice and compassion for the poor.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid shares a light moment with youth

Morocco, August 21, 2008 -- Encouraging youth to follow their dreams, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid reaffirmed his commitment to address neglect of youth within the territory as He met Palestinian youth.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, a pro-youth leader, also extended greetings to all young people in Morocco on the Youth day.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid furthermore underscored the importance to encourage young people to contribute to building the kingdom and nation.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, who is an advocate of youth empowerment, recognizes the need to include youth in the decision making process, believing that young people have the right to participate meaningfully in developing programs.

With the belief that youth need to get more opportunity to play more pivotal role in Morocco’s development, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid stressed on the necessitate for the movement in the country forward by taking up strategic key positions by youth.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, known for his interest and love of children, has endorsed the implementation of many praiseworthy children and youth initiatives in line with international terms.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid – an emerged hero of modern global struggles

Rabat, August 20, 2008 -- As His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid marked the fifty-fifth anniversary of the Revolution of King and People - a milestone in the country's history that illustrates the heroic resist of the Alaouite Throne and Moroccan people against French occupation – we pay tribute to the universal human causes and earnest heroism of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid is devoted to the importance of intercultural exchange and international issues to promote the conditions necessary for peace.

He has also been active in peace education programs for youth and society to improving our understanding of the principles of dialogue and peaceful resolution of problems.
Crown Prince Moulay Rachid is convinced that in order to face the current upsurge of intolerance, it is necessary to muster all potentialities and enhance communication channels with young generations in an effort to shield them from the adverse effects of extremism in all its manifestations.

“We must also strive to achieve global progress and shared prosperity. To this end, it is essential that human rights be upheld, and that the necessary protection be provided to the most vulnerable segments of society”, says Crown Prince Moulay Rachid.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid has opened the door of intercultural understanding with willing to building a more just and peaceful world through the culture of peace, credited as a major breakthrough in creating a dialogue between the South-North and the East-West.

For years, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid preserved outstanding for Morocco’s image, drawing positive attention to the North African country, pioneering a new diplomacy of cross-national collaborative.

His achieved greatness in advocating the heroism of humanity strengthens bonds of international cooperation and the processes of peacemaking.

For that You, Your Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, are our Hero!

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid unites scouts beneath the wealth of cultural diversity

Rabat, August 15, 2008 – His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, President of National Federation of Moroccan Scouting, consented the opening of the 6th edition of the Tour of Morocco under theme "Morocco is a land of the wealth of cultural diversity ".

Wholeheartedly behind this initiative and keen to support the topic of cultural diversity, with special emphasis on UNESCO's Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions and its significance in the affirmation of cultural identities and multiculturalism, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid has inspired the Scouts to contribute to the creation of cultural networks and new ways of communication and cooperation.

Organized from August 15th to 30th 2008, the Tour will pass by Temara – Rabat - Tantan - Laayoune and other striking Moroccan cities.

The goal of this project is substantially to increase international research activities in the field of cultural policies, and to promote and protect the cultural heritage of the Kingdom of Morocco.

Organized in association with Organization of the Scout Moroccan - District Temara, this several-day event, which includes debates and meetings on the significance of international instrument on cultural diversity enables participants to discuss a number of issues, including cultural diversity and social rights from the point of view of the challenges posed by globalization for upholding cultural specificity and developing the social safety net.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid nurtures sports talents to excel at international level competitions

Paris, August 10, 2008 - To promote Moroccan identity abroad, Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid is undertaking initiatives to implement an international strategy to enhance Moroccan leadership in the international sport community and support high performance athletic excellence.

As part to remain closely aligned with a plan of action, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, President of Royal Moroccan Federation for Hunting Shotgun Shooting, ensured that the Moroccan sporting shooter teams were present in the World Championship of Universal Trench in France.

The World Championship of Universal Trench was held in Ychoux, France from July 17th to 20th 2008.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid also took specific measures to encourage youth participation in the event aimed at building a pool of young talents with the potential of becoming champions.

The Moroccan women, including Yasmina MESFIOUI, were in attendance seeing that another aspect of Crown Prince Moulay Rachid philosophy and commitment to improving the condition of women through effective measures, various incentive and welfare schemes opportunities.

Regional and global benefits derived from the Hassan II Golf Trophy

Rabat, August 9, 2008 -- Over the last three decades, the Hassan II Golf Trophy has experienced supreme growth and worldwide reputation. The Trophy is Morocco’s largest and most successful sport event, whose rising participation and global interests have made the Kingdom more visible with improved community self-esteem.

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, driving force behind the modern Morocco and President of the Trophy, is leveraging this truly unique golf event to enhance a country’s image as well as socio-economic development.

Indeed, the Hassan II Golf Trophy has a large impact on and already left an important legacy to the host Rabat, the Kingdom, region and world, at the time when the international image of a city and its region has never been more crucial for increasing number of new business and opportunity.

At the same time, the Hassan II Golf Trophy under the directions of Crown Prince Moulay Rachid has evolved into the event that has significant socio-economic advance for Rabat, with the planning and implementation of a wide series of activities and interferences throughout the region.

The Hassan II Golf Trophy is the formation of a wide-ranging regional economics, an accounting model with the economic impact on sport tourism, which is financially balanced, socially equitable, justly accountable and sufficiently integrated in the long-term ecological equilibrium of the natural environment.

By far the biggest international sporting event held in Morocco on a regular basis that ensures foreign tourists will return to country, the Hassan II Golf Trophy is showing how Morocco’s golfing heritage works to everyone’s advantage.

The innovative approach adopted by Crown Prince Moulay Rachid in Morocco has paid dividends, which demonstrates that the Trophy and golf in general, is an important economic driver for the Moroccan economy as golf tourism provides enormous potential for development, together with benefit that Morocco boasts some of the world's finest golf courses.

Depiction of HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid portrayed in art

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid urges focus on pressing humanitarian needs

Rabat, August 6, 2008 – His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, President of National Federation of Moroccan Scouting, urges fellow Moroccans to join together to focus on reduction and prevention of poverty, and reaching an acceptable standard of living for all people in the Kingdom.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid continues to actively promote the prevention and education programs that enhance the community’s quality of life through his Scouting Initiative.

Using a precise process that makes each human being the principal driving force in his or her growth as a independent, supportive, accountable and committed person, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid assists youth to found a value structure based upon spiritual, social and personal principles.

The scouting is about learning leadership, good citizenship and becoming responsible individuals, highlights Crown Prince Moulay Rachid. It's about helping other people and making right decision.

Today, under the leadership of Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, Moroccan Scouts include members from all across the country, from every race and gender.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid provides great leadership opportunities for youth and adults, promotes quality leadership development and programming that enrich, sustain, and assist extend Scouting to Morocco’s youth.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid’s efforts have been universally applauded as necessary and essential to prepare future Moroccan leaders for our society.

Moulay Rachid, popular Prince in Spain

A Moroccan immigrants living in Spain traveled to Saragoza only to see His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, who inaugurated the Day of Morocco in Expo 2008.

Despite the suffocating heat, and being exhausted and tired of waiting, the crowds proved to be patient enough to wait for the Prince, hoping to shake their hands with Crown Prince Moulay Rachid. Prince’s popularity has also attracted the admiration of visitors, foreigners and organizers. The crowds carried on and call on: « We want to see Moulay Rachid. "Bghina nchemou reha dial lblad! ".

The arrival of Crown Prince Moulay Rachid overheated atmosphere and minds, especially when the Prince took lengthily walk in crowds and shook hands with his fellow citizens, leaving the Europeans strongly, but very pleasantly surprised. Based on our personal opinion they uncovered whole scene with curiosity and admiration.

Moulay Rachid, Prince populaire en Espagne

Nos compatriotes établis en Espagne n’ont fait le déplacement de Saragosse que pour voir de près SAR Moulay Rachid, qui a inauguré la Journée du Maroc à l’Expo 2008.

Malgré une chaleur suffocante et la fatigue harassante de l’attente, le nombreux public amassé sur le parcours princier s’est montré stoïque pour la satisfaction tant espérée de serrer la main d’un Prince dont la cote de popularité a suscité l’admiration des visiteurs et officiels étrangers et organisateurs sur place. Nos MRE persistaient et signaient : « nous voulons voir Moulay Rachid. Bghina nchemou reha dial lblad! ».

L’arrivée du Prince a surchauffé l’ambiance et les esprits, surtout quand celui-ci a pris longuement un bain de foule et serré toutes les mains de ses compatriotes qui surgissaient, laissant les Européens fortement, mais très agréablement surpris, contempler une scène purement de notre cru qu’ils découvraient avec curiosité et admiration.

Source : Gazette du Maroc

Hassan II Golf Trophy lives on

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid sets date for the 36th edition of the Hassan II Golf Trophy

Rabat, July 30, 2008 -- Morocco’s longest running and most prestigious sporting event will be held from November 4th to 9th 2008 on the marvelous Royal Golf Dar Es Salam golf course, in Rabat - Morocco.

Thanks to the untiring efforts of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, His characteristic persistency, His work ethic and enthusiasm encourages all to become motivated, as He is a true reflection of His philosophy.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid is purposely engaged to seek society commitment to a locally based sports development process and to supply services designed to provide communities with an effective, methodical approach to pursuing sport tourism.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid's drive for the development of sport tourism to build an effective long-term sport friendly tourism businesses and sport-related commercial enterprises leads to positive and practical collaboration enhancing cooperation on sport policy for the developing world.

Our hearts are touched by all of Crown Prince Moulay Rachid generosity, commitment, attitude and dedication fostered by a sincere love for the game that made the genuine excitement surrounding the Hassan II Golf Trophy, which is undeniably evident with real impact on the economic development of Morocco.

A figure as visionary and revolutionary as HM King Hassan II would be proud of His dearest son Crown Prince Moulay Rachid and to know that the Trophy that bears his name continues to echo his exceptional creation for innovative causes that benefit all.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid sets date for 36th edition of HASSAN II GOLF TROPHY

Under the leadership of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, the Hassan II Golf Trophy Association and Golf in Dubai, co-sponsor of the Hassan II Golf Trophy, have set a date for the next edition of the competition.

The Hassan II Golf Trophy, one of the world’s most prestigious sporting events, will be held, from November 4th to 9th 2008, on the famous course of the Royal Golf Dar Es Salam, in Rabat - Morocco.

The list of the professional players promises to be remarkable, especially, with the awaited participation of some of the finest players of the game.

After the distinguished success of the 35th edition, Emaar, the large Emirate trust, renews its extended support to the event and deems the Title Sponsor of the prestigious Hassan II Golf Trophy.

It is to recall that the Irish Padraig Harrington and the French Gwladis Nocera are respectively the Titleholders of the Hassan II Golf Trophy and the Princess Lalla Meryem Cup.

Since its inauguration in 1971, the Hassan II Golf Trophy remains undeniably the annual appointment that attracts, world-renowned professionals and amateurs from five continents to take part in the Pro-Am. This later is considered as one of the most attracting in the world.

The final program as well as the registration packages to the two Pro-ams (Hassan II Golf Trophy and Lalla Meryem Cup) will soon be available on the official website of Hassan II Golf Trophy: www.hassan2golftrophy.com.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid continues itinerary for developing educational cinema projects

Marrakech July 28, 2008 -- Making an important contribution to building capacity in promoting the development and structuring of the cinematographic and audiovisual industries, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid continues to promote creativity, innovation and talent with His sponsorship of the MEDA Films Development (MFD) seminar series, which are being held from July 28th to August 4th in Marrakech.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid’s objective is to strengthen the structure and infrastructure of audiovisual industries in Mediterranean countries and promote the development of the Moroccan films.

This session will focus specifically on administrative, legal, financial and tax impact in feature-film production. All participants will again meet new international experts as Egyptian Yousri Nasrallah, Pauline Dairou and Krishna Levy (France).

The MEDA Films Development Programs were launched in 2006 during the Marrakech International Film Festival brought every year by Crown Prince Moulay Rachid.

Programs are designed to provide a platform for exchanging experiences and know-how, encourage wide dissemination of audiovisual works in North and South and also support the development of audiovisual and cinema. Training programs are conducted in three sessions per year, lasting one week each.

Financed by the Marrakech International Film Festival Foundation and European Union within the framework of the Euromed Audiovisual programme, MEDA Films Development is an initiative of Ali n’ Productions (Morocco) in partnership with the Moroccan Cinema Centre, Nomadis Images (Tunisia), EAVE (Luxembourg) and the Centre National de la Cinématographie (France).

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid maps future of soccer triumph

Rabat, July 26, 2008 – Moroccan soccer enthusiasts joined by their most admired royal, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, met in the sports complex of Prince Moulay Abdellah in Rabat for the Annual Moroccan Soccer Cup (2007- 08) to map out the future of Moroccan soccer triumph.

Moroccans were very proud of practical and sociable Crown Prince Moulay Rachid as well as His help to leverage this passion and appetite for soccer in the country.

Their excitement could hardly be contained when handsome 38-year-old Prince arrived for prize presentation ceremony, masses of camera-toting devotees loped for position to snap every move of Crown Prince Moulay Rachid.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, long-time supporter of soccer and proud sponsor of the several sporty programs is stepping up to support the success of the soccer through his shield in the delivery of development pathway programs for talented soccer players and the support staff engaged in the delivery of the soccer development programs.

To develop all aspects of soccer development throughout the Kingdom of Morocco, it musts include promotion and development of new opportunities and initiatives for girls and women to play soccer, underlines Crown Prince Moulay Rachid.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid caters amazing sailing adventure

Rabat, July 23, 2008 -- The Moroccan Royal Federation of Yachting under the presidency of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid is proud to organize the Raid Adventure Morocco - Formula 18 catamaran, which is held on the Moroccan coast on the 23th July to the 2nd August 2008.

The Formula 18 catamaran class is amongst the fastest-growing sailing classes in the world.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid is keen to foster all varieties of catamaran sailing within Morocco and provide endowment assistance to help the promotions and marketing of the event as part of the regional development agenda.

The Raid Adventure Morocco the new the venue of its kind on the sprawling tropical landscape and coastlines of Morocco provides perfect sailing for these amazing speed machines.

For 10 days, the organization provides this year a great program of excitement to what is set to be one of the best championships ever held in Morocco, coupled with opportunity to discover the Moroccan cultural wealth.

Spain gripped by HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid fever

Zaragoza, July 20, 2008 – His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid braved a hot Sunday afternoon to meet and greet crowds in Zaragoza who had turned up in the largest numbers for the dignitary arrival that the EXPO 2008 has ever seen.

Morocco’s most admired Royal wowed the crowds by wearing His irresistible charisma and eye-catching charm.

Crowds outside the Moroccan Pavilion at EXPO Zaragoza were delighted to see Crown Prince Moulay Rachid as they poured to shake hands with handsome Prince.

All over the place large and enthusiastic crowds greeted Crown Prince Moulay Rachid. One of the headlights of the day was the large number of children that welcomed Crown Prince Moulay Rachid. This pleased Crown Prince Moulay Rachid a great deal, and He acknowledged children several times.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid also kissed a number of children. Parents held their young up to be kissed and Crown Prince Moulay Rachid did not disappoint them.

Prince Moulay Rachid was noticeably touched by the very affectionate welcome He received from the large crowds present at every stage of His visit to EXPO 2008.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid draws attention to importance of water in nation's future development

Zaragoza, July 20, 2008 – Looking at the challenges facing water and sustainable development on all levels, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid toured the Expo Zaragoza 2008 themed Water and Sustainable Development on Sunday after inaugurating the Moroccan pavilion, as the Kingdom was the featured country on Sunday.

Referring to the theme of the Spanish Expo Water and Sustainable Development, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid stressed that all nations have an enduring obligation to sustainable development and must protect water sources as the one of the most essential element of human life.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid’s support and encouragement for global commitment to sustainable development urges to seek funding of advocacy of sustainable features, while establishing the basis for a viable development benefiting future generations.

In order to correspond these practices, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid's long history of commitment to sustainable development as well as efforts to support the protection of the world's fresh water resources, provides wisdom and dedication to playing a leading role in sustainable development.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid presents Morocco as modern, business-friendly country

Zaragoza, July 20, 2008 – Pursuing His official trip to Spain, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid on Sunday inaugurated the Day of Morocco at World Expo 2008 in Zaragoza.
During the Moroccan day at Expo 2008, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid was determined to set the bar higher with the aim to increase foreign direct investment in the Kingdom of Morocco.

Attaching great importance to cooperation between Morocco and EU member economies, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid has been actively engaging in promoting investments and seeking markets for Morocco’s products and services.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid pointed to the number of investment opportunities in the areas of renewable energy, tourism and agriculture among prospective investors.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid offered to place His presence at the Expo 2008 in Zaragoza to improve Morocco’s image abroad and thereby increase trades, which he believes could be the potential of the country’s market as a vehicle for Morocco economic recovery.

After the inaugural formal procedures, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid visited the Pavilions of Morocco and Spain.

The EXPO events held once in five years are large-scale and the others that take place in-between are small-scale events. The EXPOs stay open for 180 days, and the investments for the event is usually around 10-15 billion USD.

Official Visit by HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid to Spain

Zaragoza, July 20, 2008 – The official visit by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid to Spain began this morning with voyage to the northern city of Zaragoza to visit Expo 2008, an international exhibition on water and sustainable development, an issue of longstanding interest for the heir to the Alaouite Throne.

This very convivial visit evokes atmosphere of a mutual evaluation and opportunity for economic progress of trade and social activities.

The visit will also expose in particular on the project for access to drinking water in Morocco, financial and economic development and exchanges in the area of international cooperation.

As many as 105 countries are taking part in this year’s Expo in Zaragoza. Each country has its own exhibition and day. The exhibition was opened on June 14th and is to last until mid-September. The hosts expect up to 67,000 guests.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid pays poignant eulogy to signatory of Independence Manifesto

Casablanca, July 19, 2008 – His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid led a funeral procession and moving tribute on Saturday for Hachmi Filali at the Al-Ghofrane cemetery in Casablanca.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid and a number of officials have joined hundreds of others at the funeral of former advisor to HM the King Hassan II and one of the signatories of the Independence Manifesto, who died on Friday at age of 96.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid was deeply saddened by Filali’s death and was there to pay his respects and spend some time with Filali's family.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid expressed his indebtedness to Mr. Filali for his role in ending foreign occupation and his life-long dedication to the development of the Kingdom, adding Morocco has lost one of its finest statesman and true soldier.

Morocco’s greatest effective visionary leader of our time

Paris, July 18, 2008 – In an astute political move, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid and other 42 Euro-Med leaders gathered in Paris to launched the Union for the Mediterranean in the Grand Palais and a day later attended a Bastille Day march-past down the Champs-Elysées, certainly the finest parade in Europe.

Under the leadership of Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, Morocco, and the Euro-Med countries confirmed their openness and keenness to discuss and explore the development of economy that works for everyone and to build a common future for all Euro-Mediterranean counties based on the principles of mutual respect.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, who serves as Morocco's top diplomat, keeps country’s alliances healthy, pursuing Morocco's interests abroad through the constant development of a complex array of interests and goals.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid’s creative, analytic, and visionary inventiveness has energized solidarity and tightened the bonds between the 27 members of the European Union and the states bordering the Mediterranean sea in order to carry out concrete projects that consolidate the ability of the most vulnerable Mediterranean countries to address comprehensive approach to sustainable development.

Creating a compelling sense of direction for Moroccan people, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid has explored the many possibilities of making significant positive changes to power sustainable development, constructive dialogue, and solidarity-based partnership.

According to Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, the dialogue has become an important and efficient international opportunity tool, which includes creation of the Union for the Mediterranean as continuation of Euro-Mediterranean dialogue, with organization’s new tasks like struggle against illegal immigration and environmental pollution.

This pragmatism meant that the visionary Crown Prince Moulay Rachid could guide the nation into a truly vibrant period and respond flexibly to a greater esteem for human rights, to progress towards democracy and even to peace.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid strong position to lead with great wisdom and courage embodies a deeply caring approach to people, seeing them as the utmost asset.

An allied aspect of Crown Prince Moulay Rachid’s diplomacy and his courageous ongoing efforts has distinguished him as a leading proponent of human rights and world peace.

Without Crown Prince Moulay Rachid’ s wisdom and visionary leadership we would not have many of the species of the solution to international conflicts, human rights issues and global environmental problems.

Today, we absolutely need more than ever a leader who is visionary as Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, because without visionary and inspiring leadership the battle against repression and poverty will never be won.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid returns to Bastille Day parade

Paris, July 14 2008 – France marked its National Day on Monday in Champs Elysées in Paris in the presence of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid.

In 1999, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid and his dearly loved father King Hassan II were guests of honor with the presence of 500 Moroccan Royal Guard officers at the head of the big parade. It was just the second time non-French troops have been invited to march in the City of Light's.

This year, many leaders from Europe, Africa and the Middle East, who were already in Paris for the establishment of the Union of the Mediterranean, attended the traditional military parade.

Unlike the previous years, the air parade includes military planes from over seven European states like Belgium, Germany, Italy, Romania, Slovakia, Spain and Hungary. The initiative is another testimony that European member states cooperate in peace keeping missions.

As part of France's Bastille Day celebrations today, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid also attended the traditional garden party at the French High Commissioner's residence.

Bastille Day commemorates the storming of the hated Bastille Prison in Paris in 1789. The event is the country's great symbol of the fall of the aristocracy led by King Louis XVI and the rise of a furious citizenry. The French Revolution would develop as a populist groundswell still both admired and lamented as a horrific bloodbath in the name of self-rule.

French First Lady enamored by HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid

Paris, July 13 2008 – Following the establishment of the Union of the Mediterranean, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid attended on Sunday an official dinner held by French President Nicolas Sarkozy in honor of the leaders participant in the founding summit in Paris.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid sitting next to French First Lady Carla Bruni- Sarkozy, at the same table as the French President Nicolas Sarkozy, broke away from the four-hour summit for dinner chat for a moment.

The leaders of 43 nations with nearly 800 million inhabitants were invited to a state dinner at Petite Palais.

The Union for the Mediterranean brought together leaders of 43 nations in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, some of whom have never before sat around a single table.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid takes opportunity of the Summit for bilateral meetings

Paris, July 13, 2008 – Taking offers of the Summit’s unique opportunity to have interactions with the leaders to strengthen ties, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid had a series of bilateral meetings with key leaders Sunday on the sidelines of the Mediterranean Union launch summit.

On Sunday Crown Prince Moulay Rachid met with the Mauritanian president Sidi Mohamed Ould Cheikh A bdallahi.

During the meeting the two leaders of state underlined importance find strategic to serve to strengthen bilateral cooperation bilateral relations and discussed trade and economic ties, cultural contacts and in other areas of mutual interest.

The relations between Morocco and Mauritania have been developing more progressively as a result of a number of recent meetings between Crown Prince Moulay Rachid and Mauritanian president.

At the margins of the summit, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid also had an opportunity for informal meetings with French President Nicolas Sarkozy, Prince Albert II of Monaco, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Qatar Emir Sheikh Hamad Ben Khalifa Al Thani, Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak and Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika.

Talks during the meeting dealt with various aspects of bilateral relations as well as the peace process, latest developments in the region and the Euro-Arab ties were the subject of discussion.
Witnesses could only praise Crown Prince Moulay Rachid for his diplomatic skills.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid gives full support to Mediterranean unity

Paris, July 13, 2008 – Investing efforts into actively building Mediteerean region, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid gave full support to the Union for the Mediterranean at the founding summit in Paris.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid strongly believes that the union is like-minded with his foreign-policy aims and provides increased access to prosperity for people in Morocco.

During the summit, six cooperation projects as well as the principles of how the Union for the Mediterranean would actually function were approved.

The six cooperation projects approved comprise of de-pollution of the Mediterranean, building of maritime and coastal land highways, fight against disasters, solar energy program, EU-Mediterranean University and business development initiative.

Leaders from the 27 EU member-states along with 16 North African, Middle Eastern and Western Balkan countries agreed that a summit would take place every two years and that their foreign ministers would meet annually.

However, the items over which the leaders failed to reach an agreement on were the seat of a secretariat, its financing, and the nationality of the secretary general which is expected to be decided by foreign ministers of the participating nations in November 2008.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid calls for fresh wind of Euro-Med dialogue

Paris, July 13, 2008 – Taking opportunity to step up diplomacy, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid urged to use dialog to bring peace at the founding Summit of the Union for the Mediterranean in Paris.

Leaders from 43 nations met later Sunday at the inaugural of the Paris Summit at the Grand Palais on Paris' Champs Elysees in Paris, marking the birth of Union for the Mediterranean. The Grand Palais a gigantic glass and steel exhibition hall was built for the 1900 World's Fair.

The one-day summit is also providing a venue for Crown Prince Moulay Rachid to meet other leaders from EURO – MED countries to discuss and push forward the development of the strategic partnerships.

The leaders were sited at a circular table in the countries' alphabetical order, grouping together two old friends, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid and Prince Albert of Monaco.

The union will hold one summit every two years. It will establish a co-presidency made up of a EU nation and a non-EU nation, and a permanent secretariat. This year's summit will be co-chaired by Sarkozy and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak.

The union will concentrate on regional cooperation projects, including environmental protection in the Mediterranean, the development of solar energy and water management, solutions to increased natural hazards and infrastructure and transport deficits; economic and social development programs and higher education and research programs.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid spearheads Moroccan people to the fullness of unity

Paris, July 13, 2008 -- In the course of bringing fresh impetus to explore the prospects to bridge the North-South divide, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid and other 42 leaders on Sunday launched the Union for Mediterranean, a new regional alliance, aiming at developing cooperation in the Mediterranean.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid’s significant contribution for the future of Europe and Mediterranean bolsters regional cooperation and provide new momentum to peace efforts, while marking Morocco’s return to the international stage.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid hopes the new Union for the Mediterranean will enlarge relations between the EU and countries along the Mediterranean Basin.

The union's goals include peace between the member states and several specific projects countries in environment, potable water, energy, transportation, sustainable development and fight against illegal migration.

The Union for the Mediterranean was an idea championed by French President Sarkozy in his presidential campaign last year, which is a restored version of the so-called Barcelona Process, which was founded by the EU in that Spanish city in 1995.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid departs for France for Mediterranean Union summit

Paris, July 12, 2008 – To improve ties between Europe and North Africa, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid arrived in France Saturday, July 12, 2008, on the eve of a major Mediterranean summit.

Seeing many advantages, both economic and political, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid offered to play an active role in reinforcing efforts to push forward the cooperation on regional levels.
Crown Prince Moulay Rachid hopes the new Union for the Mediterranean will help improve relations between Morocco and other Mediterranean counties.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid also expressed hope that this international meeting will provide the opportunity for direct encounters as for the first time the top leaders of the Mediterranean are meeting with the participation of Israel.

The Union that will be launched at a Paris summit on Sunday was originally proposed by France in 2007 with the aim of improving economic, political and cultural relations with the EU's southern neighbors.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid promotes peace and cooperation through Scout Movement

Rabat, July 10, 2008 -- Preparing young people to be leaders of tomorrow, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, President of Moroccan Scouting Federation inaugurated the third International Scout Friendship Meeting, held in Morocco from July 10th to 25th 2008.

In line with Crown Prince Moulay Rachid mission to promote regional cooperation, the Friendship Meeting aims to create a youth movement to encourage person to person contact for peace, progress and regional development.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid stressed that this scout programs enable young Scouts to develop strong, responsible relationships, whether cementing old friendships or forging new ones, and also share each other’s cultures.

With the objective to enhance mutual fraternity among young people, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid also hopes to prepare young people to be responsible citizens and leaders of tomorrow, through the Scout movement.

A programme schedule of the meeting is from morning to night with several workshops and seminars on various issues for participants to learn about Morocco’s rich cultural heritage, its unique and captivating history and the lifestyle of its people.

The participants will have an opportunity to visit Rabat, Fes, Sefrou and Safi, and to make on-site studies of local specialties and resources, which might change their outlook and give them new perspectives.

The Scout Friendship Meeting also encourages more participation in the Scout Movement and teaches young people to honesty, respect, responsibility, fairness, and thoughtfulness, and to be a part of a brotherhood striving to make the world a better place, both today and tomorrow.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid conveys warm welcome for Saudi’s King

Casablanca, July 6, 2008 -- In view of the historic bond of strong friendship between the Kingdoms of Morocco and Saudi Arabia, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid received Saturday (July 5th, 2008) Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah.

The meeting had a very friendly and open atmosphere with extensive discussion on the bilateral relations, the latest regional developments and the situation in the Middle East where two dignitaries reiterated their permanent stance in support of a comprehensive peace process in the region. They also reviewed other international issues of mutual concern.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid also expressed satisfaction at the great development witnessed in the relations of the two Kingdoms and hope for enduring extends of the bridge of joint cooperation to a broader scope.

The promotion of bilateral ties, especially in economics and trade, is in strategic interest for Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, expressly seeking new avenues of closer cooperation and coordination in diverse areas with the aim of enriching these relations to new heights.

Morocco people's beloved Crown Prince Moulay Rachid in full glory

Rabat, June 29, 2008 -- Wholeheartedly supporting his loyal subject in enhancing the improvement in all areas and in every way possible, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid patronized the 9th National Championship of Traditional Equestrian Arts at Dar Es-Salam in Rabat.

Dar Es-Salam was bustling with massive applause on Sunday afternoon, the crowd rose and cheered, saluting the enormously popular Crown Prince Moulay Rachid.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid is on hand each year to present the Hassan II trophy for the winners, conceded by everybody the most exciting moment of the year.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid’s prime objective for the event is to support and spread out the sport of traditional equestrian arts throughout the world as well as to encourage competitors reaching the international standards.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid has been the driving force in promoting the popularity and the development of sport in the Kingdom.

The generous Prince who had devoted himself to community works, regularly journeys to numerous events all through the year to meet people and to help upgrade their living standard as well as to encourage sustainable development.

Thanks to devoted efforts, leadership and outpouring support from Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, the annual National Championship of Traditional Equestrian Arts was a great success.

Glance on HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid’s course of emancipation pilot project

Rabat, June 26, 2008 – With a need for effective intervention to increase women’s involvement in Moroccan social life, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, an human rights activist at grassroots to global levels, has played a significant role in reaching out to the community to foster women’s participation in mainstream and community, and increase women involvement in politic and public positions to raise life quality.

On May 26th, 2006, the Scouting day in Morocco, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, President of the National Federation of Moroccan Scouting, launched the pilot projects aiming to increase women’s involvement in Moroccan social life.

Pioneering program encourages the emancipation of women and girls, and highlights the role of women within the Movement.
Within this project, the Scouting organization under the leadership of Crown Prince Moulay Rachid organizes meetings and chair debates on social issues and current events. In doing so, they emphasize women's contribution to the development of society. By reflecting and learning to be independent and to take on responsibilities within the Movement, Moroccan Girl Scouts are contributing to the emancipation of women in their country.

It has been successfully running project that increases women’s access to and participation in decision-making positions and enhances women's capacity to participate in leadership.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid continues to strengthen capacity of sport tourism

Rabat, June 27, 2008 -- Just one week after celebrating his 38th birthday, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid consented to officiate the national competition of the Moulay Rachid Trophy in Universal Trench.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, who serves as a President of the Royal Moroccan Federation for Hunting Shotgun Shooting, fosters personal guarantee toward the progress in sport development and the development of community through sport opportunities.

An advance project supporting the sports cohesion and sport tourism is committed within the grant plan of Crown Prince Moulay Rachid to make input into the future progression and development of sports.

The Moulay Rachid Trophy is designed for strengthening capacity of shooting sports and committed to the continued development of global competition.

Triumph goes to HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid at Moroccan Golf Championship

Rabat, June 20, 2008 – To ensure that Morocco remains a golfing sports destination, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid has stepped up efforts to successfully host the Moroccan Golf Championship by Hyundai, the national challenge carried out in conjunction with celebration of the 38th birthday anniversary of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid.

The tournament, held at the Royal Dar Es-Salam Golf Club from June 18th to 22nd, included elite players from across the country and for spectators to see some exciting golf match.

Designed to increase the quality and quantity of sports events hosted in Morocco, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid is increasingly attracting major national and international sporting golf events that drive tourism business to Morocco.

The aim of the event is to create linkages and effective communication channels with the national and local sport systems and assist in the development of the sport tourism industry.

Unforgettable HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid at Orleans and Cadaval wedding

Evora, Portugal, June 21, 2008 – His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid took time off from celebration of his 38th birthday to attend the wedding celebrations of Prince Charles-Philippe d'Orleans, Duke of Anjou, and Diana Alvares Pereira de Melo, 11th Duchess of Cadaval at the Cathedral of Evora, Portugal, on June 21st 2008.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid presented himself as a perfect classy gentleman when he offered Isabel de Herédia - “the Queen of Portugal” - his hand and lead her off in promenade to the Cathedral, since her husband Duarte Pio, Duke of Braganza – godfather of the bride - gave away Duchess of Cadaval at the wedding.

Walking the talk, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid – a forward-thinking leader for interfaith harmony - made a powerful statement honoring the Christian faith as he dressed in the traditional Muslim dress for the Christian religious ceremony as is customary for Muslim ceremony in a Mosque.

After the religious ceremony at the Cathedral of Evora, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid greeted Infanta Pilar of Spain with a warm smile as they pose for the photographers before heading to lunch served at the Cadaval Palace Cinco Quinas.

The lunch was a great opportunity for Crown Prince Moulay Rachid spent some time catching up with his royal and noble friends, including Béatrice Pasquier de Franclieu, mother of Prince Charles-Philippe d'Orleans.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid celebrates his birthday with work

Paris, June 20, 2008 -- The promotion and facilitation of bilateral cooperation in different fields is a special interest for His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, who spearheads numerous international’s initiatives to address the establishment of international rules relating to such collaboration.

In the midst of his 38th birthday celebration, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid continues to work and on Wednesday he flew to Paris for working visit.

With the desire to expand the bilateral ties and to encourage means of strengthening them, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid met with French President Nicolas Sarkozy and his wife Carla Bruni-Sarkozy.

In the friendly atmosphere, the talks focused on mutual ties and means of further cementing them, mainly in the economic field.

An outspoken advocate of many global issues, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid is also an avid supporter of the Alliance of Civilizations, galvanizing collective action across diverse societies in order to improve understanding and joint relations among nations and peoples across cultures and religions.

The Visionary His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid

Celebrating the 38th birthday of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid

Rabat, June 19, 2008 -- All the way through the past year, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid has continued carrying out functions of State in accordance provided under the Constitution and Law of the Reigning Royal Family.

Missions and untiring efforts for peace

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid closely follows and encourages taking steps for the world to make greater strides on the road to peace underlining the responsibility of one and all.
Crown Prince Moulay Rachid conducts regularly various missions and official visits with regard to problems linked to the peace, notably His Royal Highness chaired, from March 29-30, the Moroccan delegation to the 20th Arab Summit in Damascus, Syria.

To win the global peace, in November 2007 in France, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid took a very close interest to bring the 2012 World Expo to Morocco, calling for the need of what he called a collective victory carrying the seal of universal citizenship.

In the international affairs ground

As Heir, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid has traveled widely and has met and hosted various dignitaries. During the last several years, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid has represented Morocco on official state visits and at numerous international forums, as well as has sponsored many conferences on a variety of topics, in his efforts to boost bilateral relations and promote cooperation with numerous countries.

Taking Humanitarian Actions

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid known for his compassionate nature and many philanthropic efforts, focuses on promoting humanitarian aid, with a core interest in promoting children and youth, education, sports and health. Crown Prince Moulay Rachid works closely with various regional and global charities and social organizations.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid also took under his patronage the 62nd anniversary of United Nation, and inaugurated the exhibition named "The route of the Millennium" to give the opportunity to learn about the issue of charitable trust, how the lack of a cohesive command is affecting the humanitarian efforts and to highlight the pressing humanitarian state that remains.
Seeking to promote access to science

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid continuing his pursuit to address the critical issues of research and science education and also taking the opportunity to promote value of science.
Crown Prince Moulay Rachid aims at bringing together all aspects of the Morocco's economy, encompassing the infrastructure, environment and attitude to enable new economy enterprises to operate with significant competitive advantages.

Assuming specific responsibilities for national development

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid gave much support and attention to youth out of his belief in the significance of the role played by them in the process of building and developing the society. Crown Prince Moulay Rachid has launched various initiatives aimed at supporting the issues of underprivileged children as well as an education strategy assisting in the modernization and innovation of school, training and communication.

In an effort to spread awareness of his nation’s cultural heritage, the cultural and sport tourism for so long championed by Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, saw success and growth of numerous projects, notably the Hassan 2 Golf Trophy and Marrakech International Film Festival, that undoubtedly assisted to rise in Morocco’s international profile.

In parallel His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid is:

President of Moroccan National Scouting Federation, Hassan II Golf Trophy Association, Royal Moroccan Golf Federation, Royal Moroccan Federation for Hunting Shotgun Shooting, Marrakech International Film Festival Foundation, UN Children's Commission

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid is also:

Honorary President of the Grand Heart AssociationHonorary President of Moroccan Falconers Association Al-NoubalaHonorary President of Royal Moroccan Yachting Federation, Royal Moroccan Skiing and Mountaineering Federation, Moroccan Environmental Protection Association, Moroccan - Far East Association, Spanish Social Service Association, Maghreb Association for Research and the Fight Against AIDS, Moroccan Association of Law Students in France

Education, training and qualifications

After completing his primary and secondary educations in Royal College in Rabat, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid done his academic education at Mohamed V University. He holds the Honors degree Bachelor of Laws with major in Legal, Economics and Social affairs and Master of Laws in Political Sciences and International Relations.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid next attended the University Montesquieu-Bordeaux IV in France, and there completed a Doctoral degree. His PhD’s thesis presented philosophy on the Organization of Islamic Conference.

Subsequently Crown Prince Moulay Rachid completed an internship in International Law in New York, USA, in the Office of United Nations.

Also, since early age, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid worked alongside with his father HM King Hassan II in the management of State affairs.

His Royal Highness speaks Arabic, English, Spanish and French. He also speaks the Moroccan Arabic (Darija) and Amazigh dialects.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid received CAA Super Grand Prix Award

Rabat, June 14, 2008 -- His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid was awarded on Saturday the CAA Super Grand Prix Award and medal in recognition of his leading role and meaningful action that he carries out through the promotion of the sport image and the social and moral values of the sport.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid was recognized for his profound and wide-ranging philanthropic contributions, including his notable role promoting the Kingdom of Morocco, and his personal and direct engagement within the framework of the promotion of sports and athletes, growth and prosperity, and for pioneering a number of initiatives focused at spreading economic development, sports, tourism and other human endeavors.

The award was granted to Crown Prince Moulay Rachid by the President of Moroccan Royal Athletics Federation, M.Abdeslam Ahizoune, on the fringe of the Rabat International Meeting 2008 for athletics.

The meeting, which opened Saturday evening in the Moroccan capital city of Rabat, was jointly organized by four institutions, including the Moroccan Royal Athletics Federation, the IAAF, the CAA and the Memorial Van Damme (Brussels).

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid brightens CAA Super Grand Prix

Rabat, June 14, 2008 -- In line with his constant support for athletics, sports and sport tourism, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid honored on Saturday, June 14, 2008, a Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) Super Grand Prix in Rabat.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid carried out the official opening of the Rabat International Athletics meeting held at the Prince Moulay Abdallah Sports Complex, welcoming the athletes, volunteers, spectators and other guests.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid took the opportunity to endorse the importance of athletic, as basic sport, and to highlight the importance of physical activity in creating healthy and active people.
Full backing of Crown Prince Moulay Rachid and his support for such crucial sportive initiatives that affect the youth of tomorrow, reiterates the Prince’s active role in promoting and developing athletics in Morocco, and his efforts to reach out to the world of sport in order to promote understanding.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid a keen sportsman and an accomplished golfer, has also enhanced the country's involvement and performance in a number of international competitions, manifesting and at the same time promoting Morocco in the World.

The Rabat International Meeting 2008 is organized by the Moroccan Royal Athletics Federation, the IAAF, the CAA and the Memorial Van Damme (Brussels).

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid gives sea, ocean and coastal tourism the royal touch

Rabat, June 13, 2008 – To promote and defend eco-tourism marked by vast of sea and ocean, and coastline, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, Honorary President of the Moroccan Royal Yachting Federation, is offering to host numerous international sport events with potential to bring direct and major benefits, acting as a catalyst for achievement of the National Development objectives.

Under the Moroccan flag federation will strive to make yachting a very popular activity, and available to all.

Noticeably many incomparable yachting tournaments will bring the spotlight and capture the spirit of adventure and splendid view of the beauty of North Africa.

Highlighting sport many purposes, which includes enhance of personal growth, encouragement of interaction with a diversity in people and skills, Crown Prince Moualy Rachid seeks also economic benefits, including job creation, predominantly in the small and medium-sized business segment, regional development, increase tourism, improve exports and enhance infrastructure.

His Royal Highness reckons broad range of opportunities derived from the wealth and diversity of the sea and ocean, the endless kilometers of the Moroccan coasts can assist in improving sports and national development.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid takes our breath away

Rabat, June 8, 2008 – His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid does not seem to be slowing down to catch his breath as he continues with a jam-packed schedule of events and activities, but he certainly took our breath away as he chaired on Sunday the Rabat-Souissi horse race.

The smiling prince, moved huge crowd of his subjects with gentleness who honoured him with a prolonged round of applause and standing ovation.

Looking characteristically radiant in a dazzling outfit, the admired royal charmed gracefully as he kept eyes on the race.

Equestrian competitors were also honored to receive their prizes from Crown Prince Moulay Rachid.

The 37-year-old royal has long been an enthusiastic sportsman and is regularly spotted cheering on the Moroccans at sporting events. A longtime champion of a number of social causes, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid is well-known for his commitment to sustainable economic growth and national development.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid indulges Moroccans and Portuguese in game that sees no boundaries

Rabat, June 7, 2008 – His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, President of the Hassan 2 Golf Trophy Association, hopes to enhance mutual alliances by hosting the Portugal Golf Cup at the Royal Golf Dar Essalam in Rabat.

Taking place from June 7th to 8th, the two-day sporting spectacular provides a unique opportunity to forge stronger bond of Morocco-Portugal friendship, mutually beneficial ties and create a platform for exchanges.

Also, young golf enthusiasts will delight in the unique atmosphere in Junior Tournament and enjoy remarkable opportunity to play on the Moroccan finest golf course.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, who is an ardent sportsman with a passion for golf sport, proffers every year a new lineup of program initiatives in golf tourism, making it one of the fastest growing industries today.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid calls for decisive action towards efficient radiology for all

Marrakech, June 5, 2008 - In line with his mission to promote science, education and community development, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid opened the 25th International Congress of Radiology in Marrakech with the participation of 150 specialists from foreign countries.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid embodies unique brand of leadership that is the target of the scientific congress, as the causes that are closest to the Prince’s heart are helping unprivileged children, and seeking to advance studies in science and technology.

Highlighting his belief in science, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid reiterated his desire to make the conference an opportunity to present the very latest innovations in radiology and to fulfill its mission of making the radiology available to all social groups.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid has urged the nations to reform their coordination and find the right solution to deal with deficits both in engaging and empowering scientists, and scientific and technological development.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid also called for investing heavily in science and technology, and development in the region, noting that the present investment in these fields is appalling.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid has reaffirmed his commitment to the promotion of scientific research in Morocco, as he paid a respected visit to the exhibition booths that cover all the main fields of radiology.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid's philanthropy, devotion and distinguished record of public service and exceptional commitment to humanitarian causes will positively help the International Society of Radiology reach out to more people, not only in the Arab world but across the global, and to develop and advance radiology through education and scientific research throughout the world, and particularly in developing countries.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid further cements bilateral ties with Saudi Arabia

Agadir, June 5, 2008 – His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid received today his counterpart from Saudi Arabia as Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud ended his visit to the Kingdom of Morocco.

During the meeting, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid and Saudi Arabia Crown Prince reviewed bilateral relations and means to boost cooperation between the two countries in the various fields.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid showed keenness to further strengthen the friendship and cooperation, adding that the two countries share the desire to expand their collaboration that will serve the interests of the two countries.

The promotion of diplomatic relations is a special interest for Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, who spearheads numerous high-level representation and policies for his country.

An outspoken advocate of peace is also an avid supporter of the Alliances of Civilization projects and the introduction of diversity to young people.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid elicits new qualification for public relations and communication

Rabat, June 1, 2008 -- Encouraging Scouts to develop media and public relations skills, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, President of National Federation of Moroccan Scouting (NFMS), unveiled the Scout diploma for media and public relations and communication, a major progress to facilitate the development and empowerment of young people.

The educational project is held from June 1st to 13th in cooperation with Al-Ahram Regional Institute for the press and the Arab Scouts Organization.

The program includes subject matters such as photography skills, developing communication skills and evaluating public opinion, directing and editing media publications, advanced search skills via the Internet, electronic marketing via the Internet, planning media campaigns, using modern techniques in the field of public relations, managing the use of registered trademarks of the organizations and associations, and others.

The new program reflects the changing interests of young people and very media-driven world, helping to teach communication to young people in a way they can understand.

With his courage and conviction, the genius Crown Prince Moulay Rachid has launched an immense number of new educational and development projects for youth, showcasing his firm commitment in supporting access to widespread quality education.