HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid gives heed and voices concerns over struggling farmers

Meknes, April 26, 2009 - Dedicated to eradicating rural poverty in the Kingdom of Morocco, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid met around the table with local, regional and international farmers on Sunday April 26th, 2009.

The meeting came as the country is hosting its fourth International Agricultural Fair in the city of Meknes.

The efforts to support the agricultural sector is long-standing focus of Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, seeking country-specific policies towards increasing rural poor peoples' access to financial services, including the subsidies, technology, land and other natural resources.

On the tone of this message, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid urges government to immediately establish advanced projects primarily for farming education for the efficient use of natural resources that will help to achieve the increase in farmers’ incomes.

To safeguard food security and achieve income stability for Morocco’s farmers and farm workers, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid advises government to form an agricultural research fund, as approach to build solid chart for scientists, to help them develop better cultivation methods for the farmers and translate them into broad-based economic progress and poverty reduction.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid winds up state visit to France

Paris, April 25, 2009 – On the note of moving the latest regional and international developments, bilateral ties and ways to boost them in various domains, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid ended on Saturday April 25th 2009 His several days state visit to France.

During His state visit in France, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid discussed the current situation in the region, particularly efforts to launch effective and serious negotiations to resolve the Morocco-EU inconsistency.

The state visit of Crown Prince Moulay Rachid also drew attention to ways of boosting cooperation between the two countries, the current developments as well as methods of bringing together point of views on global issues.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid also highlighted the crucial role played by the opposition leaders as He paid the honor to Maurice Druon during the funeral service.

Upon arrival at the International Airport in Rabat, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid was received by a number of senior officials and members of the Royal Court.

French head over heels in love with Crown Prince Moulay Rachid

Paris, April 25, 2009 – As French people pay profound attention to the visit of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, the most significant part of France’s news broadcast this week may have been a state visit of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid.

Universally loved Crown Prince Moulay Rachid is in Paris persuading His Kingdom of Morocco’s incremental developments and throwing off the country’s bland international profile.

Showcasing ancient ties of friendship between Morocco and France, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid during His state visit is raising the question of expansion of Morocco-French cooperation, as well as important problems of regional and international characters are being considered.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid has already demonstrated a keen ability to progress with a mission of peace and friendship and also impressing by His kindness and His deep compassion for people around the world.

In this regard, a forward thinking Crown Prince Moulay Rachid presents ambitious and practical vision for the development and progress of any society in the political and economic terms.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid pays tribute to French resistance hero

Paris, April 22, 2009 -- His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid attended the funeral of French author and resistance hero Maurice Druon on Monday April 20, 2009 in Paris, France.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid offered His support to the people of great Republic of France and expressed His condolences to the widow Madeleine Merignac and family.

The funeral took place at the Saint-Louis des Invalides church in central Paris.

The ceremony was also attended by the French President Nicolas Sarkozy, French politicians and leading figures from academia.

Maurice Druon died April 14, 2009, aged 90.

Druon, a winner of the Prix Goncourt literary prize was a fighter for France's World War II Resistance movement and writer of one of its anthems 'Chant des Partisans'.

A strong defender of the French language, Druon was elected to the Academie Francaise in 1966 and served as first secretary from 1985 to 1999.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid makes a state visit to France

Paris, April 22, 2009 -- His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid arrived in Paris Monday (April 20, 2009) morning for a state visit to France.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid was officially welcomed at a ceremony at the airport in Paris.

In addition to meeting with the President of France Nicolas Sarkozy, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid was scheduled to attend ceremony for French author Maurice Druon.

Later in the afternoon Crown Prince Moulay Rachid is expected to hold a trade meeting with French business leaders.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid concludes official state visit to Equatorial Guinea

Equatorial Guinea, April 21, 2009 – His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid left here for home Sunday April 19, 2009, wrapping up His official state visit.

The Crown Prince Moulay Rachid’s official visit came shortly after His pledge to strengthen coordination with Africa in international affairs, actively supporting African countries in developing their economies.

During His Equatorial Guinea visit, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid had comprehensive discussions with the President of Equatorial Guinea on bilateral relations and issues of common concern, and reached a number of new and important domains.

The visit also supported the cementing friendship, enhanced mutual and political trust, economic and trade ties, while dealing with challenges and seeking common development.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid expresses His prayers for peace

Equatorial Guinea, April 21, 2009 – As part of the official visit to Equatorial Guinea, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid paid tribute at Equatorial Guinea's tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Saturday (April 18th, 2009).

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, who has visited this memorial for the first time, expressed His prayers for peace; underlining countless lessons learned from the past wars and need to raise more efforts in order to ensure eternal peace.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid arrived in Malabo on Thursday for His official state visit of state to Equatorial Guinea.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid unveils plans for more economic integration for Morocco- Equatorial Guinea

Equatorial Guinea, April 21, 2009 – His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid heralded new era for Morocco- Equatorial Guinea relations as He witnessed on Saturday April 18th 2009 the two countries sign a series of cooperation documents.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid and President of Equatorial Guinea expressed keenness to further promote cooperation between the two nations in various fields.

Seeking practical solutions to today's challenges, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid looks to deepen and broaden relations with Africa over today's challenges, in particular in the fields of education, culture, sports, public health and tourism, and expand communications between the women and youth of the two countries, ensuring that the friendship continues from generation to generation.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid is conferred the Grand Cross of Equatorial Guinea

Equatorial Guinea, April 20, 2009 – His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid has been conferred the Grand Cross of Equatorial Guinea by President of Equatorial Guinea Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo.

This announcement was made during official banquet dinner on Friday April 17th, 2009 in the Presidential Palace of Equatorial Guinea, where Crown Prince Moulay Rachid is currently on the official state visit.

The President of Equatorial Guinea expressed profound appreciation to His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid for His personal commitment and unsparing undertakings to the development of Africa.

Undoubtedly, the role Crown Prince Moulay Rachid is playing is of great importance in bringing about a lasting political, economic and social integration in Africa with the today’s developed world.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid reunites in talks with President of Equatorial Guinea

Equatorial Guinea, April 20, 2009 -- In the framework of His official state visit, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid held tête-à-tête talks on Friday April 17th, 2009 with a President of Equatorial Guinea, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo.

Building on their last meeting (October 26, 2006) in Rabat, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid reinforced collaboration to deal with international and regional affairs.

Pushing relations to a higher level, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid voiced bilateral relations in the economic and trade, energy, cultural and humanitarian sectors.

International issues were also on Crown Prince Moulay Rachid’s agenda, in particular settling the Morocco-Africa conflict, and actions to counter the global economic crisis and poverty of all African people.

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HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid pays official state visit to Equatorial Guinea

Equatorial Guinea, April 19, 2009 -- His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid started on Thursday April 16th, 2009 a visit of friendship and cooperation to Equatorial Guinea.

In the course of the visit, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid will pursue the friendly policies toward efforts to improve Morocco-Africa relations.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid believes the Kingdom of Morocco should maintain the high-level course of role stated by His Majesty King Hassan II, reinforcing mutual political trust with Africa.

Promoting the level of bilateral cooperation during His trip, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid will hold talks with President of Equatorial Guinea on the further development of friendship and cooperation.

Also, Morocco and Equatorial Guinea will sign a series of cooperation documents during Crown Prince Moulay Rachid's visit.

Happy Easter to Everyone!

To entirely support His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid’s philosophy of interfaith harmony and unity, We extend warmest greetings to all of you who celebrate Holly Easter.

Easter is the day Christians celebrate the resurrection of the Son of God, Jesus Christ. Jesus was crucified on a cross in Jerusalem on a Good Friday and three days later an angel whispered the words to his followers that he has risen from the tomb, meaning Resurrection on the first Easter-Sunday

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid commemorated death anniversary of His Father

Rabat, April 5, 2009 -- Honouring memory of His late father, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid visited the late King Hassan II's tomb in the Mohamed V Mausoleum to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the death of the late His Majesty King Hassan II.

His Majesty King Hassan II passed away on July 23rd, which coincides to April 5th 2009 in the Islamic calendar.

Moulay Rachid – De Facto King of Morocco

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid just wrapped up a demanding four-day journey to Qatar after situating superior new Morocco’s foreign policy goals during the 21st Arab Summit and 2nd Summit of Arab and South American States, while continuing to earnestly implement the measures to make Morocco a key player on international scene and in the global economy.

Giving a fresh momentum to close bilateral ties, during His state visit, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid met leaders of Arab and several Latin American countries to further develop, enhance and expand friendships and cooperation.

Using His foreign connections and at the same time, as a leader in charge of Morocco, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid once again proved to be a staunch protector of the Morocco's people causes.

In the past decade, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid had been the de facto the king of the kingdom of Morocco and the Kingdom has benefited very greatly over the years from His wise advices.

Establishing Himself as a modernizing reformer, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid is a leader of great vision who motivates people not only from His father’s country but from all over the world.

As the great innovator, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid put His people above all else.

Actively maintaining the developing of Morocco’s economies and improving livelihood, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid addresses such global issues as food security, poverty reduction and women development, promotes education and free speech through various programs, as part of the efforts to promote empowerment of the young people.

With His escalating influence on international level, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid’s objective is to forge strategic relations, predominantly in economic and trade affairs, throwing His power behind Arab causes, global issues such as peace, intercultural and interfaith dialogue, debt release and support to Africa.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid will continue to be actively involved in national, regional and international dealings and to play a constructive role to enhance, encourage and support Morocco’s people and to stand ready to advance global cooperation.

People of Morocco have pledged allegiance to Crown Prince Moulay Rachid and have delegated the running of the kingdom to Him.

The smooth succession of Crown Prince Moulay Rachid to the throne is widely expected, rejoicing at the achievements of Crown Prince Moulay Rachid on behalf of people of the Kingdom of Morocco.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid wraps up visit to Qatar

Qatar, April 3, 2009 -- His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid left Doha on April 2, wrapping up on a positive note His four-day state visit to Qatar with a tangible attribution to the sound foundation of bilateral ties, and regional and international developments.

The state visit, which started on March 30, witnessed Crown Prince Moulay Rachid lead a Moroccan delegations to the 21st Arab Summit and 2nd Summit of Arab and South American States.

In a bid to cement bilateral ties, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid held talks with President of the Republic of Chile Michelle Bachelet, President of Argentina Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner and Colombian Vice President Francisco Santos Calderon.

In addition Crown Prince Moulay Rachid held informative talks with many Arab leaders at hand at the 21st Arab Summit.

During His state visit, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid made efforts to push bilateral relations to a higher levels, pursued the friendly policies toward Arab efforts to improve inter relations, enhanced ways for Arab-Latin American relations in diverse domains and gave full play to the role of reinforcement of cooperation to deal with the international financial crisis.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid stresses conformity of views on the issues with Colombia

Qatar, April 2, 2009 – Continuing to create big opportunities to all-round development of mutual cooperation, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid received on Tuesday (March 31st, 2009) the Colombian Vice President Francisco Santos Calderon in Doha, Qatar.

During the talks the sides exchanged views on current and perspective Morocco-Colombian relations, as well as regional and international issues of mutual interest.

In His remarks at the meeting, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid paid particular attention to developing bilateral cooperation, and making both countries the partners in political issues.

We appreciate each other’s different cultures but we also aim to find common values in our two different societies, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid added.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid also emphasized that economic cooperation between the two countries should accomplish a solid foundation and expressed His hope for its future successful development.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid said he was very pleased with the meeting’s outcome and noted that Morocco-Colombian cooperation will become more concentrated based on the concrete results from their meeting.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid seeks new possibilities, not yet applied, of expanding scales of cooperation with Chile

Qatar, April 2, 2009 -- His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid and President of the Republic of Chile Michelle Bachelet held Tuesday (March 31st, 2009) a tête-à-tête meeting on the sidelines of the 2nd Summit of the Arab and South American States in Doha.

The two leaders of state discussed the prospects for cooperation between the two countries in the political, economic, cultural and educational spheres, as well as exchanged views on current international issues.

In this context, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid reminded that the stepping up of the work of Morocco-Chilean intergovernmental joint commission, presentations of economic potential of Morocco and Chile, holding business forums, expositions and other events are essential.

In particular, according to Crown Prince Moulay Rachid joint commission can connect in seeking and finding new possibilities and crucial ways not yet applied in expanding the scales of cooperation and developing mutual beneficial projects.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid also expressed confidence that this meeting will kick off many mutually valuable issues that will upgrade the Morocco-Chilean relations to a new level.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid and President of Argentina discuss bilateral cooperation

Qatar, April 2, 2009 -- His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid and President of Argentina Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner held Tuesday (March 31st, 2009) one-on-one talks on the sidelines of the 2nd Summit of the Arab and South American States held in Doha.

During the meeting Crown Prince Moulay Rachid raised the question of developing cooperation between Morocco and Argentina.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid noted at the talks that the level of economic cooperation does not entirely reflect the opportunities and potentials of both countries.

By emerging direct affiliation ties between commerce circles of Morocco and Argentina, expanding investment cooperation, subsequently the trade and economic indicators can be raised several times, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid stressed.

Strongly committed to working towards full participation of Morocco in political, economic and social life, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid opined that trusting exchange of views and the intensive political dialogue can carry on at all levels and will contribute to building up the close ties between Morocco and Argentina and serve the interests of peace, stability and progress in both regions.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid and Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner also separately discussed their positions with regard to actions intended to combat the global financial crisis.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid attended a luncheon banquet

Qatar, April 2, 2009 -- His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid attended a luncheon banquet at Doha Sheraton Hotel Tuesday (March 31st, 2009) hosted by His Highness the Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani in honor of the leaders taking part in the Second Summit of Arab and South American States.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid present at Summit of Arab and South American States

Qatar, April 2, 2009 -- His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid - recognized as Morocco's de facto king - was present at Tuesday’s (March 31st, 2009) second Summit of Arab and South American States.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid is working hard at international level to achieve and foster dialogue between countries and emerging economies, including cooperation ties with other countries and searching for opportunities for developing relations through various groups, with a view to achieving stability in the world.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid’s accomplishments, as a knowledgeable and influential statesman who works tirelessly to strengthen His country’s potential and bring greater prosperity to its people, are persuasive evidence of Morocco’s reputation.

Head of States and Leaders of Arab and South American countries gather in Doha - Qatar for the second one-day summit to enhance the strategic relations between the two regions.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid conveys hope for Arab reconciliation to recognize triumph of the Arab nation

Qatar, April 1, 2009 -- His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid undertook a pledge to stir up cooperation of the Kingdom of Morocco and the 21st Arab Summit during the second session held between Arab leaders.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid hopes for intensifying cooperation with Arab countries stressing the correlation of the collaboration and colossal work in recognition of the 21st Arab Summit.

In spite of the dark clouds on the Arab virtual horizon, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid also conveyed His delight on the outcomes of the 21st Arab Summit.

In addition, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid also thanked His Highness the Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani for advantageous efforts in the course of the 21st Arab Summit and greatly appreciate the warm welcome He received in hospitable Qatar.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid graced dinner banquet

Qatar, April 1, 2009 – On Monday evening, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid graced dinner banquet at the Emiri Diwan granted by His Highness the Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani in honour of delegations taking part in the 21st Arab Summit.

Arab leaders pose for a group photo on the 21st Arab Summit

Arab leaders pose for a group photo before the opening session of the Arab summit in Doha, Qatar, 30 March 2009. From L to R are: Arab League Secretary General Amr Moussa, Yemen President Ali Salah, Mauritanian President General Mohamed Ould Abd Aziz, Morocco Prince Moulay Rachid, Egyptian Minister for Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Mufid Shehab, Lebanese President Michel Sulieman, Comores Islands President Ahmed Abdallah Sambi, UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahayan , Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah, Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, Oman Deputy Prime Minister Sayyd Fahad bin Mahmoud Al-Said, Somali President Sheikh Sharif Ahmed, Syrian President Bashar el Assad, Sudan President Omar Hassan el Bashir, Saudi Arabian King Abdullah, Tunisian President Zine el Abidine Ben Ali, Jordanian King Abdullah, Bahrain King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid leads Morocco’s delegation to the Arab Summit

Qatar, April 1, 2009 - Morocco’s Heir His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid lead Morocco’s delegation to the Arab Summit at the Qatar’s capital Doha on Monday March 30, 2009.

In this context, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid focused in His participation on enhancing Morocco-Arab relations, pointing out to the Arab reconciliation and the importance of the Arab unity.

H.H. the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad Ben Khalifa Al-Thani welcomed Crown Prince Moulay Rachid and other Arab leaders saying "at a time that requires your opinion and your decision, at a time when the nation awaits the prudence of your reason and wisdom and hopes for reassurance that restores some faith during these circumstances that are fraught with turmoil and anxiety."

The issues that dominated the agenda were the reconciliation among Arab leaders after a turbulent period of conflicts and rivalry linked to the rising power of Iran, Palestinian unity and peace talks with Israel.

The Crown Prince Moulay Rachid together with other leaders at the Arab summit also reiterated support for an Arab peace initiative for a land-for-peace deal with Israel that sees the establishment of a Palestinian state.

The Arab leaders participating in the 21st Arab summit concluded meeting noting: We, the Arab leaders meeting at the 21st Arab Summit in Doha, are committed to strengthen Arab solidarity and preserve Arab values, security of Arab countries and legitimate rights of Arab states to defend their national independence and resources.

The summit's opening session was also attended by Secretary General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon, representatives of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC), the Commission of the African Union (AU) and the Arab Inter-parliamentary Union (AIPU).

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid journeys to Doha – Qatar

Qatar, March 31, 2009 – Marching towards strengthening Arab standing on the regional and on international forums, Morocco’s Heir His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid has traveled to Doha, Qatar on Sunday to lead the Kingdom's delegation to participate in the 21st Arab Summit, held in Qatari capital Doha on Monday (March 30, 2009).

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid is also leading the Morocco’s delegations in the 2nd South American-Arab Summit on Tuesday March 31, 2009.

In addition, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid is also expected to hold several bilateral meetings.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid was received by Qatari Minister of State Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al-Atiyyah, Moroccan Ambassador to Qatar and other senior officials at the Doha International Airport.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid offers prayers on Prophet's birth anniversary

Rabat, March 9, 2009 -- His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid chaired Monday a ceremony commemorating the birthday of the Muslim Prophet Muhammad at the Royal Palace Mosque in Rabat.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid also performed the mass prayer on the occasion.

This event furthermore observed local imams speak to participants on the life and work of the Prophet.

The way individual Muslims acknowledge this occasion reflected in fasting as well as reading about his life and reflecting on his teachings, by reading the Q’uran, the Muslim Holy Book revealed to Muhammad more than fourteen hundred years ago.

OUR CONGRATULATORY CABLE TO HRH CROWN PRINCE MOULAY RACHID

On the occasion of Eid-el Maulud, which marks the birthday of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW), which coincides on March 9, we extend our goodwill message and best wishes to His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid.

We express our confidence that ongoing deliberation of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid would give a constructive forward motion to additional enlightening affairs and lead to a further strengthening of diplomatic, economic, social and cultural ties between the Kingdom of Morocco and global world.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid kicks off the 2009 season of RMFHSS

Africa Championship of Sporting is under the way

Tangier, March 4, 2009 -- Under the notion to stage the best and most memorable championships, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid is hosting the Africa Championship of Sporting in the northern city of Tangier.

The Africa Championship of Sporting is being held from March 4th to 8th, 2009.

Championship’s vivid programs include men, women, veterans, seniors and junior’s competitions.

The Championship is a part of a national program planning process that is being undertaken by Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, President of the Moroccan Royal Federation for Hunting Shotgun Shooting (RMFHSS), to set direction in the Kingdom of Morocco for 2009 period.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid is a persistent advocate for the development and management of sport on to ensure the best for sport and athletes.

In accord with Crown Prince Moulay Rachid’s strategy for sport, the aim is to increase the public awareness of sport, participation in sport amongst girls and women, in addition to the number of high quality athletes to train within the nation.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid outlines priorities for 2009 schedule of shooting sports series

Rabat, March 1, 2009 – His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid aims to go to 2009 with a strong position and make the national and international gatherings of the Moroccan Royal Federation for Hunting Shotgun Shooting (RMFHSS) a success, underscored His Royal Highness after a opening meeting of the Federation.

The 2009 calendar of RMFHSS shows full support and sponsorship for the various national and international events, as well as backing the development of youth programs.

In particular, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid stressed the importance of the development of social infrastructure and variety of programs designed to promote understanding of and more active participation in the shooting sports.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid also noted that the development of youth programs are crucial source of progress and are strategic importance to country's support for young people in attaining knowledge and developing critical life skills.

In the long term, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid would like to see a charter for a sustainable top-class sport tourism, marked by a stream of the high-level international events and projects, which would help deliver a major boost to the local and national economy.

The idea to promote Morocco as a first-class world tourism destinations originally initiated and sponsored by Crown Prince Moulay Rachid is attracting increased attention, and is being adapted into the Morocco’s Vision 2020, hoping to imitate the success of Crown Prince Moulay Rachid.

Royal Family rallies around HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid in mourning at princess' funeral

Rabat, February 24, 2009 -- As a mark of respect and mourning, numerous members of the Royal Family marched alongside His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid in a funeral procession of Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Amina, the sister of the late HM King Mohamed V.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid made the unprecedented move to personally pay respects to the late Princess and show support during the sad occasion at the final rites of the late Princess.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, who has evidently brilliant relations with the members of the Royal Family, provided compassionate and moral leadership and hope to help while coping with the grief.

On His personal behalf, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid offered His sincere prayers for the soul of the late Princess and spiritual strength at this difficult time.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid and Crown Prince Sultan prove irreversible close amity

Agadir, February 20, 2009 -- Within the framework of the Morocco-Saudi friendly relations, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid bid a farewell to Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Premier, Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General, at the Airport in Agadir.

It was noted that the level of friendly relations between the two Royals apprehended in the atmosphere of mutual respect and unity, fully reflecting significance of close relations between the Kingdom of Morocco and Saudi Arabia.

A powerful tête-à-tête meeting between Crown Prince Moulay Rachid and Crown Prince Sultan also marked the stay of Crown Prince Sultan in Morocco, making an important contribution to creating a positive tone in the relations between Morocco and Saudi Arabia.

For His part, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid once again expressed that the outcomes of the their meetings would serve to multi-term interests of Morocco and Saudi Arabia, development of both countries and raising of well being of the nations.

Cooperation in diplomatic relations, in particular in the diverse meetings in the region, is core interest of Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, playing an exceedingly important role in strengthening mutual understanding and trust, while working towards making the world more multi-polar and safer.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid is keen on realization of new mutual programs with Saudi Arabia

Agadir, February 19, 2009 - Outlining the priorities for the development of the intensive political dialogue at all levels and contributing to building up close diplomatic relations that will serve the interests of peace, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid held a meeting with Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Premier, Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General.

Building on their numerous meetings in 2008 in Morocco and Saudi Arabia, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid and Crown Prince Sultan discussed the state and prospects of cooperation of Morocco and Saudi Arabia.

Special attention was focused on the ways of strengthening the sphere of economy, culture, education and science. In particular, the matter concerned of close cultural and humanitarian ties and the ways to intensified mutually beneficial cooperation, stressing the importance of the development of social communications.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, who has always been and continues to attach to centuries-long traditions of good international relations, emphasized the fundamental importance for Morocco of the deepening of strategic cooperation with the Saudi Arabia in all directions of sphere of influence.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid also greatly expressed gratitude for not only a long-standing but also very fruitful cooperation between Him and Crown Prince Sultan, and appreciation for supporting Morocco on the part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid assures MIFF will go on

Marrakech, February 15, 2009 – As soon as the 2008 edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival (MIFF) has wrapped up, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid started to work on the next editions.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, Founding President of the MIFF Foundation, announced that He has penned a decree to confirm the composition of the 9th and 10th Marrakech International Film Festival, as He chaired a Board of Directors who oversee the administration, promote the best interests while adhere to the mission and goals of the MIFF Foundation.

The 9th and 10th Marrakech International Film Festival will run on December 4-12, 2009 and December 3-11, 2010, respectively.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid with the Board of Directors engaged in a comprehensive review of the agenda and programs offered in the 2008 MIFF and listed all the opportunities posed by 2009.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid also presented a list of ideas for a new strategy. One central component was the concept of the core support for the national film industry.

The MIFF is recognized today as the best cross-cultural event that spearheads the world in artistic and cultural breakthrough through the moving image and mandates diversify of the cultural industries of film in Morocco.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid encourages literacy development, alarmed on decline in international participation

Casablanca, February 13, 2009 – As part of His initiative to spread the literacy culture far and wide, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid has opened the 15th Casablanca International Book Fair.

Highlighting the dialogue between authors and readers, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid toured the International Book Fair and came to personally greet each organizers of the fair.

As for participants, only a small number of international publishers took part in the Book Fair, most participants were local groups. Noticeably, the delegations of the top-notch power countries were absent.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid mandated that better organizational mechanisms should be adopted in order to offer an excellent platform for meeting of worldwide publishers and the general public, noting that Moroccan citizens can not be deprive from the opportunity to connect with the major writers in world literature.

Unfortunately, anti-Christian and anti-Semitism sentiment remains the longest lasting social illness of the Casablanca International Book Fair.

The Christians and Jews publications were banned and not on display at the Book Fair, which creates the deficit between the reality and depiction of the Casablanca International Book Fair that seeks to promote diversity of cultural expression.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid commissions concept of progress for blind and visually impaired people

Rabat, January 23, 2009 -- Expanding potential for people with vision loss, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid has commissioned the representatives working on behalf of blind and visually impaired to develop a concept for the progress of model for blind and visually impaired people in the Kingdom of Morocco.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, who works closely with many national and international organizations, including the Alaouite Organization of the Protection of Blind Moroccans, is devoted to improving the quality of life, equality of opportunity and independence of all people who have visual impairments.

With a long history of commitment to the advancement of policies and programs, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid has set out a map of conditions and opportunities, which will enhance independence for people who are blind and visually impaired, ensuring adherence of the expense norms and medicines for persons with disabilities.

Besides, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid emphasized that He will push for government’s involvement to organize a special protection system to encourage the activity of public organizations of people with vision loss, their establishments and allow no cases when they are deprived of living independently and productively.

Upon harmonization of protection for blind and visually impaired people legislation in compliance with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid noted that an explicit action plan need to put together a policy for bringing the current legislation to conformity with provisions of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

Broadening access to technology and promoting independent and healthy living for people with vision loss, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid provided last year adherence of these individuals’ needs while drafting and implementing projects on holding of the Foundation of Marrakech International Film Festival.

With the aim of providing visually impaired visitors with full partaking, the 8th edition of Marrakech International Film Festival made movies accessible for visually impaired people by using the "Audio Description, where the actor's voice describes each scene and is transmitted by headset.

Human rights advocacy communities applauded Crown Prince Moulay Rachid's first of its kind initiative and recognized Crown Prince Moulay Rachid's leadership in acknowledging the needs of blind citizens.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid means to increase resources allocations to support scientific movement

Rabat, January 20, 2009 – His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid draws attention to the facts of necessitate to build the scientific core in the Kingdom of Morocco, that will enhance the national and world science with significant breakthroughs and inventions in diverse academic and scientific spheres.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid lauds that problems of national substance should be solved on the basis of scientific assessment and references that will improve the normative and cognitive frames in policy-making.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid is also in favor of creating social shield for Moroccan scientists and is commencing the introduction of a progressive program to support young scientists.

By doing this, we are giving people who have dedicated their lives fully to scientific research and development the opportunity and right to help to achieve the Millennium Development Goals of the Kingdom, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid noted.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid maps out policies aimed to eliminate illiteracy in young people

Rabat, January 10, 2009 – With the announcement of the National Federation of Moroccan Scouting work program for 2009, the President His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, announced the plan of continuing nation-wide literacy campaign to eliminate illiteracy from across the country.

Putting on His shoulders complicated task to eliminate illiteracy, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid intends to reduce illiteracy rate with a society-wide effort programs and eye-catching devoted Scouts.

The ongoing campaign to eliminate illiteracy in the Kingdom, as set out by Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, is a leading literacy force in Morocco that mainly targets girls, women and people living in rural areas.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, who attaches great importance to the literacy drive, also pointed out that in the rural areas, the number of illiterates is on the rise because of a lack of access to schools, reading materials, high drop-outs rate and denied rights to education.

Ensuring that education is of fundamental importance to the fulfillment of long-range missions, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid urges all levels of the government to work to narrow the education gap, advising to put forward a series of suggestions on resolving the issue of illiteracy in the country.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid vows to make children and youth His top priority of 2009

Rabat, January 10, 2009 -- His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, President of National Federation of Moroccan Scouting, presented the Federation’s work program for 2009, seeking to develop, motivate and make possible the involvement of children and youth in sustainable development of the Kingdom of Morocco.

Continuing to take the initiative and go forward into the future, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid underlined that Morocco must respond to the challenge of urgency, with the aim of budding more successful tools to protect children and youth’s rights.

Under the banner of sustainable development principles, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid is looking for practical solutions to today's challenges with message of investment in education and skills, making the top priority of the Federation.

Encouraging all Scouts to match their pledges with concrete actions to achieve solid results, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid leads a global movement in which children and youth actively participate in all facets of human life activities to meet their own needs.

On the rights of the child, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid renewed His commitment to eradicate child poverty and safeguard the rights, with the reminder of everyone responsibility to listen to the voices of children.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid also covered international affairs, addressing the importance to play role in the issues seeking ways to work more closely together, towards a more harmonious world.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid – Morocco’s pride and strength

Looking back the past year on top of fruitful achievements of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid – Part 2

In July, in the course to voice His longstanding commitment to a strong strategic partnerships with Europe based on respect for all, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid voyaged to France and Spain.

In France, 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 from EU and North Africa forged the Union for Mediterranean, a new regional alliance, aiming at developing cooperation in the Mediterranean. His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid acknowledged the Mediterranean Union as critical for the future of Europe and Mediterranean. While His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid encouraged regional cooperation and provided new momentum to peace efforts, the world has witnessed Morocco’s return to the international stage.

At the margins of the summit, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid also exchanged very open and honest discussions with the Mauritanian president Sidi Mohamed Ould Cheikh A bdallahi, 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 on topics ranging from peace to bilateral cooperation and trade relations.

On July 14, France marked its National Day in Champs Elysées in the presence of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid. In 1999, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid and his dearly loved father King Hassan II were guests of honor of the very same event. This year, many leaders from Europe and Mediterranean, who were already in Paris for the establishment of the Union of the Mediterranean, attended the traditional military parade.

In Spain, unveiling plans for greater economic integration, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid journeyed to the northern city of Zaragoza where He inaugurated the Day of Morocco at World Expo 2008, an international exhibition on water and sustainable development. His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid toured the Expo Zaragoza 2008, themed Water and Sustainable Development, after inaugurating the Moroccan pavilion. Referring to the theme of the Spanish Expo Water and Sustainable Development, His Royal Highness 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. All over the place, large and enthusiastic crowds at EXPO Zaragoza were delighted to see His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid as they poured to shake hands with handsome Prince.

At home, promoting unity while greeting the shield of diversity, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, President of Moroccan Scouting Federation, inaugurated the peace-promoting project, the 3rd International Scout Friendship Meeting, held from July 10th to 25th 2008.

Continuing the progress made promoting the development and structuring of the cinematographic and audiovisual industries, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid hosted sponsorship of the MEDA Films Development (MFD) seminar series on July 28th-August 4th in Marrakech.

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid also received on July 5th Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah.

In August, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid continued to preserve, strengthen and extend sport values and sport tourism by embracing several projects including ensuring that the Moroccan sporting shooter teams were present at the World Championship of Universal Trench in France.

On August 15th, 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 ".

A commitment to broaden and reinforce focus on reduction and prevention of poverty and reaching an acceptable standard of living for all people in the Kingdom was also in front for His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid and Scouts in August.

Recalling past achievements, on August 20, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid marked the 55th 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.

In September, a new school year and Ramadan were firmly in the mind of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid.

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.

On September 2nd, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid commenced the beginning of Ramadan with re-launch of traditional Ramadan lectures.

In September, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid also pursued a heavy workload in Saudi Arabia during His a five-day state visit to the country. His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid’s demand-responsive schedule involved a hectic schedule of bilateral meetings that offered Him an opportunity to explain Morocco's views and concerns on international issues. His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid’s first meeting as scheduled took place on Monday (September 22, 2008) with several officials of Medina, after arriving to Saudi Arabia. Later on September 25, 2008 His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid held series of senior-level meetings, including with the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid in addition attended the gracious Iftar banquet hosted by King Abdullah. Also the same day, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid held a briefing with the Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz, exchanging views and information on different issues and bilateral ties. In addition to a number of meetings with leaders of the Kingdom, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid paid a visit to the Prophet's Mosque in Medina. While in Saudi Arabia, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid on September 26, 2008 visited the Holy Grand Mosque in Mecca and performed Umrah (the minor Hajj) in Mecca.

The same month, Africa's achievement of the millennium goals outlined by the United Nations was high on the agenda of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, with good governance, human rights and the rule of law as key priorities. His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, as an Honorary President of Maghreb Association for Research and Fight against AIDS (Société Maghrébine de Recherche et de Lutte contre le Sida), launched a new vision for Africa to tackle HIV/AIDS epidemic and to increase science and research in the fight against AIDS.

In October, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid remained committed to resolving the crisis of Morocco.

In response to the serious health situation in Morocco, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid stressed that the current situation gives much cause for concern.

In an approach geared towards protecting heart patients, new means of conveying heart care were added by the Grand Heart Association, the leading Moroccan heart charity, as His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid has provided a new Vivid7 echocardiography equipment.

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid has also proposed to establish a Scientific Forum on quality of care and research in cardiovascular disease during the meeting with the members of the Grand Heart Association. His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, who is the Honorary President of the Grand Heart Association, further recommended that the scientific forum would institute networking opportunities for healthcare professionals as well as for policymakers and other professionals interested in quality of care and research in cardiovascular disease.

Designed to modernize education system by improving illiteracy rate, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid stressed that the empowerment of young people is essential if Morocco wants to preserve both its competitive edge and social model in a globalize world. Pointing to great importance of education and science in shaping the future of modern world, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, President of National Federation of Moroccan Scouting, launched its Literacy Initiative for Empowerment of young people, with making education mantra of personal responsibility.

On October 25th, with aim to deepen the mutual cooperation between Morocco and Saudi Arabia, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid held tête-à-tête talks with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid has received the distinguished Lions Clubs International Humanity Award in recognition of His inspiring visionary leadership and for His profound and wide-ranging philanthropic contribution to human dignity and global civil society. The award was granted to His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid by Kay Fukushima of Sacramento, President of the International Association of Lions Clubs. Upon conferring His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid with the Humanity Award, Mr. Fukushima praised His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid for His leading role and outstanding efforts to promote peace and human rights, and largely commended appreciation of Prince’s invaluable contribution to education, science and research, and humanity. At a time when communication within and between cultures is so vital, Mr. Fukushima also praised His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid’s brilliant diplomacy and advocacy enriching the exchange of knowledge and dialogue between the Arab World and Western Countries.

In November, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid pined down the year round of hard work into the 36th edition of the Hassan II Golf Trophy and 8th edition of Marrakech International Film Festival.

The 36th Hassan II Golf Trophy at the Royal Golf Dar Es Salam was held on November 5 to 9 with partaking of top international players, as well as professional and amateur Moroccan talented golfers. Organized under the Chairmanship of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid by the Hassan II Golf Trophy Society, the Trophy gave a boost to golf, tourism and social life in Morocco. On November 8, 2008, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid also hosted a grand banquet in honour of the golfers, during which He announced the results of the Pro-Am Golf Tournament. His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid also presented prizes to the winning teams of the Pro-Am in a relaxed and joyful atmosphere. On November 9th, the participants of the 36th Hassan II Golf Trophy received some heartfelt congratulations from His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, when He presented prizes among the winners of Trophy, including Lalla Meryem Cup.

For the first time in the history of the Hassan II Golf Trophy, under the instruction of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, young people were invited to play in the Pro-Am of the 36th Hassan II Golf Trophy, giving them the exceptional opportunity to play the game of golf with the international golfing stars. His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, President of the Hassan II Golf Trophy, administered the "wild cards" to junior players Ali Berrada, Royal Golf d'Anfa Mohammedia and Mohamed Boutaleb from the Federal pilot school of the Royal Golf Dar Es Salam.

Investing to achieve cohesive society and to secure the future of all children and young people, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid instigated the 2008 edition of the Kid’s Golf Cup on November 1st. As a long-time supporter of children's rights, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid has established this children tournament to create access to golf for young children and provide a hand to develop talented golfers into tomorrow’s champions. On November 9, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid awarded the prizes to the winners of the Kid’s Cup. His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, who is an advocate of youth empowerment, highlighted a key role played by youth in the society’s development, stressing the need to include youth in the decision making process.

On November 14, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, President of MIFF Foundation, inaugurated the 8th Marrakech International Film Festival at the Marrakech Congress Palace. His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid praised all efforts made to embrace the different variables to ensure the life of future generations, saying: “It is our duty to honor the memory of those who contribute to the construction of the future.” In return, the entertainer community, as well as the "USA Today" praised His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid leadership to bridge cultural divide. During the festival days, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid also met press coordinators in charge of both national and international press of the festival, continuing to provide His philanthropy’s role in freedom for press. The talks included the importance of commitments to democratic reform and media freedom, including detailed rules specifying MIFF.

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid also divulged a new first in Africa and Arab world when the Marrakech International Film Festival made movies accessible for visually impaired people by using the "Audio Description,” the actor's voice describes each scene and is transmitted by headset. His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid stressed that one of the crucial components of His strategy is to focus on supporting IT linked educational necessities of people with special needs.

Underlining the ties of friendship between Morocco and Saudi Arabia, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid had two meeting with King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. In the course of the meetings, two leaders discussed the development prospects of their relations in trade, economic, educational and cultural spheres, as well as a number of issues related to the investment projects.

In December, continuing to push for a sustainable solutions to a number of difficult issues of cross-cultural dialog, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid had ambitious aims on His agenda, counting the preparations for the next year of the 12th Congress of Sport Psychology, which He will host on June 2009 under the theme: “Meeting New Challenges and Bridging Cultural Gaps in Sport and Exercise Psychology”. It will be the first congress in a series designed to illustrate the links between sport psychology and cultural gaps.

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid is turning challenges into opportunities

Looking back the past year on top of fruitful achievements of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid – Part 1

Rabat, January 5, 2009 – Morocco’s Heir, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid has long enjoyed the reputation of being the hardest-working member of the Royal Family.

Continuing His busy working life all the way through the year 2008, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid has maintained His designation and gave us a quantity of achievements greater than ever before.

Over the past year, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid was engaged in various official state duties, events and ceremonies, both inside and outside the Royal Kingdom, wisely believing that Morocco is the ocean of opportunity.

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid carried out a huge amount of meetings and audiences, balancing with the time spent out and about.

All engagements differed according to occasion and substance and also the time taken in preparation.

On the humanitarian level, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid devoted a great deal of attention to several issues including advocacy of peace, intercultural and interfaith dialog, education, health, fight poverty and empowerment of youth.

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid's busy year traveling the Kingdom and abroad on official activities accumulated over 550 engagements, carrying out over 50 foreign engagements.

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid started last year with focus on opportunities in Morocco’s economic, social and cultural, sports and tourism development programs by working closely with several national and international organizations.

Other priorities of the work supporting organizations included mission to save impoverished children with the heart diseases and to help them reach full potentials.

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid also paid special attention to the fight against hunger, supporting the action by the Harry Chapin Media Awards to speed up the measures needed to combat global poverty.

In February, to boost fight against illiteracy and support literacy programs, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid chaired the 14th edition of the International Book Fair in Casablanca.

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid also presented a new prolonged package to help sport tourism achieve crucial social and economic reforms.

The package also endorsed the competition program of the Royal Golf Dar Es Salam.

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid also presided over one of the finest events of its kind, the 15th edition of the Maroc Classic Rally under the motto the “Road of the Heart.”

In March, as a leading driving force in the Kingdom of Morocco, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid traveled to Syria's capital Damascus for several-day state visit to the Middle-East country, where He also participated in the 20th Arab Summit, held from March 29-30.

At the conference, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid reiterated His permanent stance in support of a comprehensive peace process in the region in accordance with the international resolutions.

Bringing its weight to bear to pave the way for active advocacy to expand the dialogues with international leaders, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid met in March with Kuwaiti Amir His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, President of the Comoros Ahmed Abdallah Mohamed Sambi, and Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

In addition to international affairs, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid has made massive efforts to move ahead the national development, with special attention on sport tourism.

In April, information technology education and development was high on the agenda of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid. On April 22nd, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid received Microsoft CEO Mr. Steve Ballmer to build up a consensus around the key principles of this policy.

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid further enhanced foreign relationships as He conferred with Pedro Verona Rodrigues Pires, the President of Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz.

On the occasion of the ninth dead anniversary of His Majesty King Hassan the second (April 16th), His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid observed a day of remembrance in spirit of solemnity, dignity, and reverence.

Underlining the severity of the current situation of Moroccan impoverished children with the heart diseases, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid pressed with the Grand Heart Association for joint action to provide help to young patients who cannot afford health care costs. The project of the Association aims to increase the availability of quality healthcare services and to integrate special needs children into mainstream society. To date, under the leadership of His Royal Highness, the Association has sent several children to France where they received comprehensive cardiovascular services, including life-saving heart surgery and interventional cardiology procedures.

Also, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid along with the International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation (abbreviated CIC) Members, held on April 22 ground breaking the 55th CIC General Assembly under the motto “Hunting: a Tool for Sustainable Rural Development” at the Congress Palace of Marrakech, Morocco.

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid moreover chaired the 1200th anniversary convention of the imperial city of Fes and Morocco’s 3rd International Agriculture Fair.

All the way through the month May, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid highlighted the importance of Morocco's economic and social future.

The objectives to curb poverty and unemployment, while developing sustainability and competitiveness were top of the interest during His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid visit to rural area of Benguérir and Ouirgane.

On May 9, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid launched His new initiative, the Sailing School for All.

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid also chaired receptions that marked the 52nd anniversary of Royal Armed Forces (RAF) and the fiftieth birthday of the Moroccan Red Cross.

In June, the main aim of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid was to bring together research excellence from across the world when He opened the 25th International Congress of Radiology in Marrakech.

In June, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, who is the President of National Federation of Moroccan Scouting, came forward with the Scout diploma for media and public relations and communication, a plan to help young Scouts to develop media and public relations skills.

In the spotlight were issues of support for sport and sport tourism, where His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid patronized several national and international sport events, including a Confederation of African Athletics (CAA). During this very event, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid was awarded 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.

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid also held meetings with Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud and French President Nicolas Sarkozy in France.

During that month, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid travel to Portugal where He attended 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.

Ringing in the New Year with HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid

We would like to send out a huge Thank you to His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid for His dedicated service as the Heir of the Kingdom of Morocco and also His service to all people around the world in His power as visionary global leader.

We thank His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid so much for His kindness, concern and companionship and we greatly appreciate the time His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid gives to countless very worthy charities.

Our very best wishes for a safe, healthy, happy and fruitful 2009 to His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid!

May His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid’s days be filled with much love, joy, peace, harmony and prosperity.

Happy and Blessed 2009, Your Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid!