HRH Prince Moulay Rachid unveils highlights of the Friendship Meeting 2008

Rabat, November 9, 2007 – After the success of the previous three events, 2008 is a great year to continue this exciting event, the Friendship Meeting of young scouts.

Scout youth project aims to teach a variety of youth groups from all walks of life and backgrounds and to enhance the contribution of youth empowerment.

His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, President of Moroccan Scout Organization, believes that for any society to be successful it must recognize that youth are just as important as all other members of society.

His Royal Highness is hoping with this mission to help develop and nurture friendship amongst the youth, enhance learning and address issues of global importance.

This event will take place in the beautiful cities of Rabat, Fes, Safi and Sefrou, after a very successful edition last year in Rabat, Fes and Marrakech.

The Friendship Meeting project has really pioneered the empowerment practice in the creation of opportunities for scouts, raising awareness and interest within youth.

His Royal Highness is committed to create new opportunities for youth to improve socio-economic status of the children and youth and to explore sustainable networking, confidence building and process by engaging them in international cooperation.

HRH Prince Moulay Rachid welcomes the 2007 junior golf season

Rabat-Morocco, November 7th, 2007 – His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid in the framework of implementation of the National Development of Junior Golf, officially opened this year golf season on November 7th, 2007.

This year junior golf season will be driven forward by opening the pathway through schools and academies that will focus primarily on developing golf for children in their areas.
The Dar Essalam Royal Golf Academy, the first of its kind launched by His Royal Highness in 2004 with the aim to help underprivileged children discover life’s lessons through golf, will open its gates on November 27th, 2007.

His Royal Highness underlined his commitment to develop opportunities for all children, who want to take part in the game and support for those who demonstrate talent and interest in developing their skills to the highest levels.

His Royal Highness has illustrated a notable interest in golf development and has launched various initiatives to stimulate and ensure sufficient opportunities in golf for all kids despite of their background.

The project of the National Development of Junior Golf, which seeks to support youth’s involvement and progress through increased access to the game of golf, was initiated by His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid and implemented by the creating the golf schools or academies throughout the Kingdom of Morocco.

HRH Prince Moulay Rachid fondly remembers heroic actions of his father

Casablanca-Morocco, November 6, 2007 -- As the glorious Green March (La Marcha Verde) is celebrating its 32nd anniversary, His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid remembers the most significant actions of his courageous father HM King Hassan II leading Moroccans volunteers to liberate their country from foreign occupation.

His Royal Highness is keen to enhance the achievements of his dearly loved father and to build on foundations of accomplishments with respect to unity.

His Royal Highness underlines that the Green March has given rise to unity of Morocco and is a significant symbol of Moroccan nationalism.

This day is regarded as the most powerful event in Morocco's modern history and it is named after the holy color of Islam.

The Green March Day is celebrated each year on 6th November to commemorate the occasion in 1975 when HM King Hassan II guided nation to regain the land of so-called Western Sahara.

HRH Prince Moulay Rachid enquires about the government advancement

Casablanca-Morocco, November 6, 2007 – His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, in his capacity as Heir to the Moroccan Throne, on Tuesday enquired about government’s ability and policy to reduce, alleviate and prevent poverty during the Council of Ministers in the Royal Palace in Casablanca.

As part of His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid's efforts in providing equal opportunities to all, has stated his commitment to engage constructively with tackling poverty as inevitability to ensuring a healthy future for all Moroccans.

His Royal Highness stressed that government has the primary role for combating poverty and exclusion, and to ensure people can exploit economic and social development opportunities.
Understanding how significant it is to take up the challenge of sustainable development, His Royal Highness has anchored the government on his philosophy of people empowerment as spearheads major economic and social partnership deals.

HRH Prince Moulay Rachid fosters outreach and public awareness of cardiovascular diseases

Rabat-Morocco, November 6, 2007 – Facing the constant rise of cardiovascular diseases His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, the Honorary President of the Grand Heart Association, exerted efforts to focus on children that cannot afford to seek treatment.

His Royal Highness lends his support to the cause, highlighting the importance and need of commitment to improve the medical treatment and social services offered to poorest patients who are unable to pay for costly medicine or surgery.

His Royal Highness hopes through ongoing research, public awareness campaigns, international, and public strategy to foster a thoughtful approach that will give all children the best possible start in life.

In Morocco, a heart malformation affects some 3500 infants and there is also growing evidence that many of them need surgery.

The Grand Heart Association, houses the leading group of cardiologists in Morocco that aim to back poor people suffering from heart diseases and facilitate their social, educational and professional integration.

HRH Prince Moulay Rachid to showcase filmmakers’ talents to the world

Marrakech, November 5, 2007 – His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, President of the Marrakech International Film Festival (MIFF), is stepping up his efforts to bring one of the world’s most exciting film events and most prestigious venue, one and only, the Marrakech International Film Festival in the beautiful vibrant city of Marrakech.

The festival marks its sevenths annual celebration of cultural diversity with international films, workshops and more, and celebrates the power of the film while providing a platform for international filmmakers, artists and supporters the MIFF. The festival aims at facilitating intercultural exchange through a wide variety of international programs.

The eligible for the competition were required to complete the registration file, which was due to be received before October 26, 2007 to: http://www.festivalmarrakech.info/index.php?preaction=joint&id_joint=62895

This year’s official selection of festival movies will be announced in the middle of November.
The Festival is Morocco’s leading intercultural festival, a dazzling week of internationally renowned movies and talents that attracts visitors from all over the globe to Marrakech.

Every year, the MIFF proves to be an excellent host in bringing together people from all continents to share views and explore interests in world's cinema and culture. The festival has won many admirers for its efforts in integrating the new medium into its ambitious global projects.

The seventh MIFF organized by HRH Prince Moulay Rachid and his Foundation of MIFF is expected to be held in December 7th to 15th 2007.

35th annual Hassan II Golf Trophy a resounding success!

Rabat-Morocco, November 3rd, 2007 -- After beautiful days of golf, the five-day Hassan II Golf Trophy concluded its most successful golf tournament yet with presentation of awards by His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, the President of the Hassan II Golf Trophy Society.

His Royal Highness has expanded this year some thrilling plans to build on the success of last year's tournament and make it even bigger and better.

A well-organized golf tournament had attracted participants, media, and sponsors year after year. All the participants enjoyed great days of gold and splendid weather and in the process of emphasis placed on the competitive constituent.

Our thanks again to the brilliant leadership of His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid and professional and effective work of staff of the Hassan II Golf Trophy Society for putting on another first class golf tournament.

The annual 35th Hassan II Golf Trophy was held on October 24th to October 28th 2007 at the Dar Essalam Royal Golf Club in Rabat.