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Morocco: King Mohammed VI performs Eid Al-Adha prayer, rituals in Tetouan

King Mohammed VI has performed the Eid Al-Adha prayer this Thursday morning at Hassan II Mosque in Tetouan in northern Morocco. The monarch was accompanied by his son Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, his brother Prince Moulay Rachid, and his cousin, Prince Moulay Ismail. Members of the royal family and several cabinet members, including Head […]

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Eid Al Adha: Morocco’s King pardons nearly 1500 Inmates

King Mohammed VI has pardoned 1434 convicts on the eve of Eid Al Adha celebrated Thursday June 29 in the North African Kingdom. A statement released Wednesday by the Ministry of Justice unveiled the list of the beneficiaries of the royal pardon. The list includes inmates who were granted a pardon over their remaining jail […]

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European ambassadors commend King’s vision for further democratization of public access to Morocco’s rich cultural heritage

European Ambassadors accredited to Morocco commended the vision of King Mohammed VI for the continued democratization of public access to Moroccan and international culture. This came during a working luncheon hosted for the European Union Heads of Mission by the Italian Ambassador in Rabat, Armando Barucco, and the Ambassador of the EU, Patricia Llombart Cussac. […]

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Morocco, Arab Futsal Champion for third time in a row

Morocco’s futsal team won the Arab Cup for the 3rd time in a row, following their victory over Kuwait (7-1) at the seventh edition of the Arab Futsal Cup held in Jeddah. Shortly after the end of the game Friday, King Mohammed VI sent a message of congratulations to the members of the national futsal […]

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World Cup2030: Morocco’s King appoints Fouzi Lekjaa head of committee tasked with Kingdom’s candidacy

King Mohammed VI has appointed Fouzi Lekjaa, minister delegate in charge of the Budget and president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), chairman of the Committee in charge of the Kingdom’s candidacy for hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup within the frame of a joint Morocco-Spain-Portugal bid. The announcement was made by the Royal […]

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Michael Bloomberg thanks Morocco’s King for hosting 1st New Economy Gateway Africa Forum

U.S. billionaire and politician Michael Bloomberg has expressed his gratitude to King Mohammed VI for hosting and supporting the first Bloomberg New Economy Gateway Africa conference which opened Tuesday in Marrakesh to discuss the continent’s infrastructure potential, clean energy, and healthcare challenges. “Welcome to Marrakesh and to our first Bloomberg New Economy Gateway Africa,” said […]

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Inter-religious dialogue, a key lever to spare humanity the evils of strife and suffering, says Morocco’s King

King Mohammed VI affirmed that interfaith dialogue, meaningful coexistence, understanding and cooperation for the accomplishment of humanitarian goals would be key levers to build on in order to spare humanity the evils of strife, affliction and suffering. In a message he addressed this Tuesday to the participants in the International Parliamentary Conference on “Dialogue of […]

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Morocco: US First Lady Hails the King’s ‘Leadership’ to Empower Women and Youth

United States First Lady Jill Biden has commended the leadership of King Mohammed VI to empower women and youth. “Under His Majesty King Mohammed the Sixth’s leadership, Morocco is encouraging reforms to empower women and youth, reflecting our shared priorities”, said Mrs Biden in a statement issued Sunday by the White House. The United States […]

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Morocco’s King represented at investiture ceremony of Türkiye’s President-elect

King Mohammed VI was represented this Saturday in Ankara at the investiture ceremony of the President of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who was re-elected to the helm of the state for a third term. The Sovereign was represented by Speaker of the lower house of the Moroccan Parliament Rachid Talbi Alami. In an earlier congratulations […]

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King calls on Moroccan pilgrims to be ambassadors of their homeland, its ancient civilization, openness & tolerance

King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, has called on Moroccan pilgrims to be ambassadors of their homeland, its ancient civilization and identity, based on the values of openness and tolerance. “Be the ambassadors of your religion, showing Islamic brotherhood and moderation in belief and conduct, and rejecting all signs of radicalism, extremism or any […]