HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid receives distinguished Lions Clubs International Humanity Award

Rabat, October 27, 2008 – 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 Crown Prince Moulay Rachid by Kay Fukushima, of Sacramento, California, USA, who was elected to serve as President of the International Association of Lions Clubs at the Association's 85th International Convention in Osaka, Japan, July 8-12, 2002.

Upon conferring Crown Prince Moulay Rachid with the Humanity Award, Mr. Fukushima praised 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 Crown Prince Moulay Rachid’s brilliant diplomacy and advocacy enriching the exchange of knowledge and dialogue between the Arab World and Western Countries.

The philanthropic Royal, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid was said to be very proud to be honored by an institution so distinctive and progressive as the International Association of Lions Clubs, that strives to make a difference in communities worldwide, and also has an excellent reputation for efforts go beyond the support of vision care, to addressing unmet health and education needs worldwide.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid has established himself internationally as an advocate for a peace, Alliance of Civilizations, including His notable role advocating for the human rights.

The Moroccan striking charismatic Royal, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, represents the true aspiration for leaders everywhere, for his distinguished leadership qualities and His tireless efforts to bring on prosperity and economic development to the country and people.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid seeks horizons to establish gender equality liberalism

Rabat, October 29, 2008 – On the sideline of the 36th edition of the Hasan 2 Golf Trophy, which is taking place from November 5th to 9th, 2008, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid will also re-baptized 15th edition of the Lalla Meryem Cup.

The driving force behind golf development in Morocco, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, President of the Hassan 2 Golf Trophy Society, is continuing with His plan of offering series of golf development for women interested in the game of golf.

Needless to say, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid has initiated moves to create change and development in junior development to increase the number of girls and women to participate in golf as players.

The Lalla Meryem Cup organized under the constant guidance and directions of Crown Prince Moulay Rachid by the Hassan 2 Golf Trophy Society, paves the way for the success of empowerment of women in Morocco, the region and world at large.

As a result, Moroccan Mounya Amalou Sayeh is being rewarded for her exceptional sporting achievements with the chance to demonstrate her skills in front of a home crowd .

She will be joined by Gwladys Nocera from France, now sitting as European No.1, Laura Davies and others international golf payers.

A natural born leader!

The charismatic young HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid with His father HM King Hassan II.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid brokers Morocco’s sport tourism

El Jadida, October 26, 2008 – Aspirations to further establish Morocco’s standing as the sport-tourism capital of the world, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid came back today to the 1st edition of El Jadida Horse Show, as He patronized the closing ceremony.

At the outset of the horse show, the 38-year-old Royal looked radiant in a dark stylish suit as He was ascertaining about the course of development of the 1st edition of El Jadida Horse Show.

Aficionado of His father HM King Hassan II’s two sport passions - golf and horses - Crown Prince Moulay Rachid is determined to create the opportunities for all Moroccans and to give chance to all to compete at the highest level in the sport.

In promoting sport, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid is leading the way in providing greater advantage and visibility and helping to remove barriers of social segregation.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid well recognized for his outstanding services and efforts to develop Morocco, holds humanitarian aid and compassion for the underprivileged close to His heart and is involved in a number of social projects.

Golf-stars line up for Hassan II Golf Trophy

Rabat, October 26, 2008 – The Hassan II Golf Trophy - billed as the biggest and best sporting event of the year in Morocco – will be held from November 5th to 9th, 2008.

Golfers Ernie Els, Paul Mc Ginley, Simon Dyson, Marc O’Meara, Raphaël Jacquelin have pledged to take part in the 36th Hassan II Golf Trophy tournament.

Under the presidency of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, the Hassan II Golf Trophy Society has been organizing the Trophy for several years now.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid’s primarily aim is to enhance the status of the golf not only in the Morocco but also all over the globe.

The extraordinary progress of the golf championship, particularly boost of high profile image at national and international golf, was flagged off by Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, keen to ensure that the Hassan II Golf Trophy, which is undivided part of Moroccan culture and heritage, gets the pride of place it deserves on the international stage.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid takes another step towards improving cooperation and creating unity

Agadir, October 25, 2008 -- Voicing hope to further enhance bilateral cooperation, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid held tête-à-tête talks with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in His Palace in Agadir.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid pays profound attention to issues of expansion and development of mutual cooperation with countries around the globe, as well as to important problems of regional and international character, while searching for solutions based on the rule of law and the mutual respect of interests.

With aim to deepen the mutual cooperation between Morocco and Saudi Arabia, the two Royals exchanged the views on a number of urgent issues of cooperation, highlighting the similarity of traditions and cultures, common language and religion, which help to create big opportunities to all-round development of mutual cooperation.

The sides also exchanged the views on a number of urgent issues of Morocco-Saudi’s cooperation, in particular, trade, economic, investment, scientific, technical and humanitarian issues.

When analyzing international issues, the important problems of regional and international character were considered, especially, Israeli-Palestine crisis.

In light of their strategic partnership, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid and Crown Prince Sultan will continue to strengthen cooperation of all-round development in all spheres, including by continuing to play key roles in relations between the two countries.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid and Saudi’s Crown Prince joint efforts are amazingly exceptional, strengthening cooperation and creating unity in Arab world as well as between Morocco and Saudi Arabia.

At the same time, it should be noted that on the recent Crown Prince Moulay Rachid ‘s official visit to Saudi Arabia, the sides agreed on prospects for cooperation between the two countries in the economic, cultural and educational domains, as well as they exchanged views on current international issues.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid triumphs in the style at Horse Show

El Jadida, October 22, 2008 – Continuing to encourage cultural and sport importance, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid on Wednesday presided over the inauguration of the 1st edition of Horse Show in El Jadida.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid was core of the spotlight, looking elegant as ever in a fitted grey suit and matching baby-blue tie.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid expressed His hope that the horse show will become a marketplace for the horse traders and will provide an opportunity to see some of the best artistic and cultural traditions of Moroccan equitation.

As HM King Hassan II, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid - a keen equestrian himself - is fostering equestrian sports events, recognizing to generate a sense of distinct national identity and pride of being Moroccan.

Early this year on March 28th, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid launched a horse racing challenge that carries His name, HRH Prince Moulay Rachid Grand Prix in Casablanca.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid also patronized the Equestrian Award of the Royal Armed Forces Grand Prix on May 25th and the Rabat-Souissi Horse Race June 8th.

The Horse Show in El Jadida is being held from October 22nd to 26th in the Princess Lalla Malika Racetrack.

Morocco's Crown Prince Moulay Rachid lauds Kuwaiti publications at int'l book fair

By Mustafa al-Soufi

CASABLANCA, Feb 8, 2008 (KUNA) -- His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid visited Friday the Kuwaiti pavilion at the 14th CasaBlanca International Book Fair.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid was shown the display of books, periodicals, and publications from Kuwait by Bader al-Rifaei, secretary general of the National Council for Culture, Arts, and Letters, who told KUNA of Crown Prince Moulay Rachid's indelible impressions on the outpouring of writings from the small nation of Kuwait.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid singled out in his praise the useful publications by the Council, especially a dictionary named A Bride's Crown (Taj al-Arous in Arabic), said al-Rifaei.

Lauding the book fair which displays publications from 44 countries, Muhammad al-Hajri, consultant at the Kuwaiti ministry of Information and a former caretaker of the Kuwait Information Bureau in Morocco, told KUNA that Kuwaiti publications at the fair have met with great enthusiasm by the public here.

Among popular Kuwaiti magazines valued by the fair-goers was the much-acclaimed "Al-Arabi," he noted, emphasizing that the fair represented a good linchpin in the bilateral Kuwaiti-Morocco relations.

The Al-Arabi magazine, a perennial pan-Arab favorite with the public all across the Arab world, is celebrating its 50th anniversay, which dovetails nicely with the convening of this international book fair, said the magazine's director of distribution Nasser al-Qahtan.

Up to 240,000 copies of the magazine are published every month, he said, in addition to a version for youngsters to the tune of 160,000 copies. These maganzines are available in the Arab world, Europe, and the US.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid spelled out new measures for sport tourism

Rabat, October 14, 2008 – Continuing to stand strongly behind development of the sport tourism, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid – President of the Hassan II Golf Trophy - launched a unique retreat arrangements for this year’s Hassan II Golf Trophy, which is taking place in Rabat November 4th to 9th 2008.

The annual Hassan II Golf Trophy, known as the living legacy of hosting sport events, is offering fabulous luxury retreat at the Royal Golf Dar Es Salam. For more information and to apply, visit the official Website of Hassan II Golf Trophy, for the United States:
http://www.hassan2golftrophy.com/form-US.htm, Europe http://www.hassan2golftrophy.com/form-fr.htm and Morocco http://www.hassan2golftrophy.com/form-maroc.htm.

Through hosting sport events and promoting sport tourism, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid is boosting country pride and opportunity to enhance a community’s overall development are some examples of the benefits of Hassan II Golf Trophy.

In addition to entrance charges and sponsorship aid, the Hassan II Golf Trophy impacts retail, accommodation and other tourism attractions. It also creates new employment opportunities, stimulates country’s development, and ideally supports and enhances the social and cultural dimension.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid also seeks to harvest the full benefits of a physically active lifestyle, achieve sustained excellence in competitive sport and increase the impact of hosting first-class sport events.

During several years, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid has demonstrated victory in launching a sport tourism development plan, and has offered a model of how to make the most of the various benefits and lasting legacies of sport tourism.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid keeps his focus on education

Rabat, October 12, 2008 -- Pointing to great importance of education and science in shaping the future of modern world, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid continues to push for responsibility to provide young people with an education.

Since Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, President of National Federation of Moroccan Scouting, launched its Literacy Initiative for Empowerment of young people, the Prince has made education His mantra of personal responsibility.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid has put all His efforts in guarantee of the right to proper social and financial conditions to educators shape the professional development of the young generation and ensure their work are only set to grow.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid again called on the government to ensure that all children have the same chance of gaining a sound education, education that gives everybody an equal chance for reliable grounding for life and moral health.

To achieve success, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid stressed the importance to strengthen key elements for international competitiveness of education, if Morocco wants to be strong internationally.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid got acquainted with new headquarters of the Council of Advisers

Rabat, October 11, 2008 -- Crown Prince Moulay Rachid attended the opening ceremony of new headquarters of the Council of Advisers in Rabat to get acquainted with a new the complex.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid toured its facilities and was inquiring about conditions created for workers.

After Crown Prince Moulay Rachid toured the complex, He met and talked with employees of the Council of Advisers gathered there to watch the ceremony.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid expressed satisfaction with conditions created there and extended his congratulations to employees of the Council of Advisers and wished them every success.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid expresses concern over global economic crisis as Parliament re-opens

Rabat, October 10, 2008 – Although the Moroccan Parliament does not hold any powers, it resumed its sittings this Friday in the traditional ceremony.

Pushing for the new opportunity for parliamentarians to work for the development of the nation, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid inquires about results of the two decades of long journey in the search for a new more democratic constitution.

During the opening ceremony, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid also emphasized the importance to tackle economic problems the country faces and called on the government to step up its efforts in that regard.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, who closely monitors current turmoil in the global financial sector, once again stressed the risks created by the US-centered global economic disaster.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, who spearheads His country push for the democratic reforms, seeks to create genuine prospects for the future of all Moroccans.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid proposed to establish Scientific Forum on Quality of Care and Research in Cardiovascular Disease

Casablanca, October 8, 2008 -- His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid has proposed to establish a Scientific Forum on quality of care and research in cardiovascular disease during the meeting with Grand Heart Association.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, 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.

At the meeting, discussions concerning the date and place for a Scientific Forum in addition to participants, sponsors, programs, financing, logistics were take in to the consideration designed for the agenda of the Association.

The forum is a scientific program that will provide new and innovative approaches to improving assess to healthcare systems and strengthening the role of new research.

The healthcare professionals highly praised the decision of Crown Prince Moulay Rachid to form a Scientific Forum as the starting-point of the modern scientific success and quality of care movement in Morocco.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid makes his late father's dreams come true

Rabat, October 6, 2008 –Building the Hassan II Golf Trophy as the biggest and best sporting event of the year, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid - President of the Hassan II Golf Trophy - offers the best golfers from around the world the chance to compete against one another fairly in the unique atmosphere at the Royal Golf Dar es Salam.

The Trophy was inaugurated in 1971 by Crown Prince Moulay Rachid father, His Majesty King Hassan II, as a sport friendly event, which is today managed by the Hassan II Golf Trophy Association under Crown Prince Moulay Rachid’s presidency.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, who also once successfully competed in the Hassan II Golf Trophy, uses His own status to continue the late King Hassan II’s work.

With years and years of Crown Prince Moulay Rachid’s commitment, the Trophy has stretched out from the first tiny forward roll to the today’s international competition.
Without the dedication given by Crown Prince Moulay Rachid the Trophy would not become an annual tradition.

Echoing Crown Prince Moulay Rachid’s commitment to raise the visibility and to sustain status as one of the most popular golf destinations for the international clientele, the role of golf has received a major face-lift.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid continues to attract a fair share of significant golf events, provided by one of the country's most ambitious project, the Moroccan Royal Golf Tours.
Championships are designed to attract many new players to the clubs, while offering golfing pleasure and challenge.

It also wasn't too long ago that young junior golfers got special opportunity, when Crown Prince Moulay Rachid opened the first Royal Golf Academy design for children from unprivileged families.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid’s aim is to encourage more girls and boys to take up a game that they can play for life.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid has transformed Morocco into a truly exceptional cultured golf destination, witch enjoys the comfort and convenience of a modern world-class golf clubs harmoniously combined with prestigious golf tournaments.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid establishes echocardiography diagnostic services

Casablanca, October 5, 2008 --- A new means of conveying heart care are 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.

Vivid7 is a new technique that will help to improve accuracy of the diagnosis of heart disease as well as it will be used for both treatment and research purposes.

Improved the admission of patients to high quality echocardiography services and the development of significant scientific and research programs would not have been possible without the generous support of Crown Prince Moulay Rachid who is also Association’s Honorary President.

Hailed by the Association committee as a major step forward in the terms of high quality cardiac imaging, the system helps doctors to make a prompt and precise assessment of a wide range of cardiac conditions.

Latest endowment by Crown Prince Moulay Rachid means that Morocco has one of the first facilities with access to a innovative technique of heart screening, which will save countless lives every year.

Continuing His commitment to provide quality healthcare to the community, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid spearheads a pioneering cardiovascular research keen on the causes of heart malfunction, improving quality of care and outcomes for all with or at risk for cardiovascular disease and stroke.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid ensures the best of world golf hits Morocco

Rabat, October 3, 2008 -- The unique position of the International Hassan 2 Golf Trophy, the heart of Moroccan sport–tourism industry, continues to create a center of attention for the world-renowned players.

One of the most characteristic players, South African Ernie Els, is set to showcase his talent this season. Ernie Els has won three major championships in his career, U.S. Open in 1994 and 1997, and British Open in 2002.

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, President of the Hassan 2 Golf Trophy, has made a significant efforts and resources committed to attract and develop a competition for the world's best, while showcasing the region's unique appeal.

Golf tourism provides critical economic returns and the Hassan 2 Golf Trophy is a great opportunity to remind all around the globe that Morocco is home to some of the most attractive golf courses in the world.

The 36th edition of the Hassan 2 Golf Trophy is set to host a impressive line up of stars at the Royal Golf Dar Es Salam on Novemner 4- 9 2008, in Rabat.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid lays out new vision for Africa

Casablanca, September 14, 2008 – In order to ensure region-wide progress in the most urgent development challenge faced by Africa, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, Honorary President of Maghreb Association for Research and Fight against AIDS (Société Maghrébine de Recherche et de Lutte contre le Sida), has laid out a new vision for Africa to tackle HIV/AIDS epidemic and to increase science and research in the fight against AIDS.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid’s long-term commitment to global fight against AIDS is striving to forge greater cooperation with the international community to ensure healthcare without borders in Africa.

Playing a leading role in shaping Africa’s destiny, through His Honorary Presidency Crown Prince Moulay Rachid has exposed the importance of AIDS vaccine research and development.

While, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid has made a huge personal contribution to the cause of tackling global poverty and striving towards the Millennium Development Goals, He underlines negative effect of AIDS epidemic in Africa, which is crippling developing programs.

To reduce poverty and to make positive effect on social and economic progress for the millions of poor people living in Africa, better research to promote good practices in responding to HIV/AIDS is one of the keys to reaching the goal.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid’s leadership and lasting pledge to AIDS vaccine R&D, backed by the greatest willingness to actively shape the future of the Africa, is a critical component of a comprehensive response to the global AIDS pandemic.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid performed Eid Al-Fitr Prayer

Rabat, October 1, 2008 – His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid performed Wednesday morning Eid Al-Fitr Prayer at the mosque in Rabat.

Eid Al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and month-long fast.

On the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, families and friends gather for generous meals, cook traditional food and exchange gifts, mostly in the form of money and new clothes.

Wishing Happy Eid to HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid!

Rabat, October 1, 2008 – As Ramadan departs, we convey our congratulations to His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid on a special time of year, celebration of the Eid al-Fitr.

We wish You, Your Royal Highness, the most excellent health and happiness and every success in your responsible hard work that You grant for prosperity of the country and world.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, You are the blessings we enjoy in life…

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid works overtime

Rabat, September 29, 2008 – His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid has been working overtime on file of bilateral relations, juggling a hectic agenda promoting political, economic and social program while fostering interfaith and intercultural dialogs.

The last week began as Crown Prince Moulay Rachid pursued a heavy workload in Saudi Arabia during His a five-day state visit to the country.

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.

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 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.
Crown Prince Moulay Rachid in addition attended the gracious Iftar banquet hosted by King Abdullah.

Also the say day, 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, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid paid a visit to the Prophet's Mosque in Medina.

While in Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Moulay Rachid on September 26, 2008 visited the Holy Grand Mosque in Mecca and performed Umrah (the minor Hajj) in Mecca.

After a full of activity agenda in Saudi Arabia, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid embarked on schedule at home, dealing with a variety of subjects.

On Saturday (September 27, 2008), Crown Prince Moulay Rachid traveled to Tetouan, where He opened the meeting of the regular session of the Higher Council of Ulemas.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid moreover carried out a new lecture concerning Ramadan.
While in Tetouan, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid learn about sadden dead of Moroccan finest politician Dr. Abdul Karim al-Khatib.

Flying straight from Tetouan to Rabat, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid was tenderly welcomed by the wife and family of the deceased al-Khatib as well as all people, as He arrived to Rabat’s cemetery.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, who always put people’s needs first, regardless of his hectic agenda, as always impressed with His majestic heart, mind and soul.

In addition to His public duties, under conditions of highly modified decision-making, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid works vigorously to advance social development and achieving economic development all the way through His own corporation, the Investment Blue.

Despite his busy calendar, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid constantly finds time for several other projects.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid already laid out His agenda for the upcoming the Hassan 2 Golf Trophy and the Marrakech International Film Festival meetings with equally packed outlines.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid gives eloquent tribute to one of the finest public servants of our time

Rabat, September 28, 2008 – Regardless of His busy schedule, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid has paid on Sunday His final respects at the funeral mass for Dr. Abdul Karim al-Khatib.

Sharing in the grief and pain, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid offered His prayers together with His heartfelt condolences to family and relatives of Dr. Al-Khatib.

At the funeral ceremony held in the Rabat cemetery, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid saluted the talent of Dr. Al-Khatib, his self-sacrificing patriotism, brave and courageous work for the country and for the sake of the people.

In an eloquent tribute, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid expressed that Morocco has lost one of the most outstanding leader of this generation who influenced a political vision toward the national independence movement and paved the way for inspirational Kingdom’s realization toward the national sovereignty.

After the ceremony, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid talked to and comforted the widow of late Dr. Al-Khatib and his family.

Giving the moral importance to this event, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid has cleared His demanding schedule on very short notice to come to Rabat and to pay His respects to finest politician.

Dr. Al-Khatib died on Saturday in Rabat at the age of 87 years. He was one of a number of signatories of the Independence Manifesto, founding President of Party of Justice and Development (PJD), also held several ministerial positions and was a co-founder of one Scouting division.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid reminds scholars of just coexistence and dialogue

Tétouan, September 27, 2008 – Attributing to moral adherence to true Islamic principles, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid opened the meeting of the regular session of the Higher Council of Ulemas.

Keeping a hectic schedule, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid urged the Islamic scholars and intellectuals to adhere to the great message advocated by the Islam.

During the assembly, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid also instructed the leadership of the Higher Council of Ulemas to highlight values such as tolerance and humanitarian character, while warned scholars against making incorrect interpretations of the verses of the Holy Quran.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid pays a great deal of attention to the development of the special role of Morocco in the dialogue with people of other faiths and cultures.

Saluting HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid tone personified by hard work

Tetouan, September 27, 2008 -- As shown by His numerous achievements, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid widely recognized as our hardest working royal in the world, went back to work just moments after landing in Morocco.

Wise Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, who has return from the state visit of Saudi Arabia, carried out a new lecture concerning Ramadan.

As a part of His innumerable interfaith dialogues, during the holy month of Ramadan, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid hosted several Ramadan lectures, hoping to spread the message of understanding and harmony, the core values of His interfaith movement.

Ramadan is set to come to end by the end of the month September.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid concludes state visit to Saudi Arabia

Jeddah-Saudi Arabia, September 26, 2008 -- His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid left Friday night for home after a state visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid was seen off at Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport by His Royal Highness Prince Misha'al bin Majed bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Jeddah Region, Moroccan Ambassador Abdul Karim, representatives of the Royal Protocol and number of officials.

While in the Kingdom, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid hold metings with the Saudi’s King, Crown Prince, Princes and senior officials.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid also visited the Prophet's Mosque in Medina and performed Umrah (the minor Hajj) in Mecca.

Strengthening of the two countries' ties, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid took an opportunity to make efforts once again to strengthen dialogue and expand cooperation, and to address the ME crisis, as well as to have a discussion on diplomatic and peaceful ways in the conflict resolution process.

Successful completion of Crown Prince Moulay Rachid state visit to Saidi Arabia resonates as an important and clear evidence of the strong Moroccan-Saudi historic relations.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid pauses to reflect and contemplate in Mecca

Mecca-Saudi Arabia, September 26, 2008 – His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid seized moment to reflect and contemplate at the Holy Grand Mosque in Mecca.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid performed Umrah rituals (Minor Hajj), as vital part of the third period – salvation - of Ramadan.

At the Holy Grand Mosque, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid was received by the Mosque's Security Force Commander Major General Yosef Matar and a number of officials.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid assesses necessity concerning bilateral relations

Mecca-Saudi Arabia, September 25, 2008 – His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid continues His meetings in Saudi Arabia, where He conferred with the Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz.

During their face-to-face meeting, the cooperation between two countries was addressed and it was agreed that there are great opportunities for boosting and improving cooperation in many areas, especially in the economic, cultural and humanitarian areas.

Two leaders also spoke about the current the situation in the Middle East and the latest regional developments.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid substantiated His belief of the need for finding a swift solution to ME problems and efforts exerted to push forward the peace negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians.