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President Macron receives Moroccan King’s representative at 80th Anniversary of Provence Landings

French President Emmanuel Macron received, on Thursday in Saint-Raphaël, Morocco’s Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch, who represented King Mohammed VI at the ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Provence Landings. Following his participation in the commemorating event, the Moroccan official told the media that this ceremony was an opportunity to pay tribute to the […]

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Morocco’s King bestows decoration on Olympic Champion Soufiane El Bakkali

King Mohammed VI received this Wednesday at the Royal Palace in Tetouan the athlete Soufiane El Bakkali, gold medallist in the men’s 3,000 m steeplechase at the Summer Olympic Games (Paris 2024). On this occasion, the Sovereign decorated Soufiane El Bakkali with the Al Arch Wissam of the Commander’s Order. This audience reflects the King’s […]

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Palestinian PM expresses gratitude to King Mohammed VI for his sustained support of Palestinian cause

Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa expressed on Monday in Ramallah his thanks and gratitude to the Kingdom of Morocco and King Mohammed VI for their “sustained efforts in favor of the Palestinian cause.” During a meeting in the Holy City with Ismail Ramli, the coordinator of programs and projects for Bayt Mal Al-Quds Asharif Agency […]

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Morocco’s King represented at investiture ceremony of President Paul Kagame of Rwanda

King Mohammed VI was represented at the investiture ceremony of Rwanda’s president, Paul Kagame, by President of the Higher Council for Education, Training and Scientific Research, Habib El Malki. Rwandan President Paul Kagame was sworn in on Sunday August 11 for a fourth term, following the presidential election held last July, where he won in […]

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The performance of the Olympic Team confirms the privileged, outstanding place Moroccan football holds at continent & international scales, says the King

King Mohammed VI has pointed out in a message of congratulations to the Olympic team which made history by winning the Bronze Medal at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris that this performance confirms the privileged and outstanding place Moroccan football now holds at the continental and international scales. “We can only, with this Olympic […]

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Akhannouch represents Morocco’s King at inauguration ceremony of Mauritania’s President

Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch arrived in Nouakchott on Thursday to represent King Mohammed VI at the inauguration ceremony of Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani as President of Mauritania for a second term. Ould El Ghazouani has comfortably won Presidential re-election in July after securing 56.12% of the votes in the first round. Following his […]

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Throne Day: King Mohammed VI Chairs in Tetouan Allegiance Ceremony

King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, chaired Wednesday the allegiance ceremony, marking the 25th anniversary of the Sovereign’s accession to the Throne. The King was accompanied by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, Prince Moulay Rachid and Prince Moulay Ahmed, during this ceremony, which took place at the Place du Mechouar of the Royal Palace […]

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Morocco’s King Invites French President to Visit the Kingdom Following Paris Clear Position on Moroccan Sahara

King Mohammed VI has invited French President Emmanuel Macron to pay a State visit to the Kingdom following “the clear and strong position” adopted by France on the Moroccan Sahara. In a message sent to Macron, the King told the French President: “It is with interest that I received the important Message You addressed to […]

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King Mohammed VI chairs oath-taking ceremony of graduate officers, pays tribute to his late mother, Moroccan women

King Mohammed VI chaired in Tetouan on Wednesday the oath-taking ceremony of hundreds of newly commissioned officers into the Royal Armed Forces (FAR). During the event, marking the 25th anniversary of Morocco’s Throne Day, the King, as the Supreme Commander and General Chief of Staff of the FAR, emphasized, in an address to the new […]

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King Mohammed VI turns Morocco into Africa’s first tourist destination

Twenty-five years of King Mohammed VI’s rule transformed the country’s economy. The tourism sector, in particular, made major leaps forward turning the country into Africa’s most popular tourist destination and one of the most competitive in the mediterranean region. Building on a centuries-old history, unique architecture, rich traditions, colorful landscapes, world-renowned cuisine, imperial cities, hospitality […]