King Muhammad VI

On Sunday, the Crown Princely couple of Belgium began a five day economic mission to Morocco. Philippe and Mathilde arrived in Casablanca and were greeted by Prince Moulay Rachid, King Mohammed VI’s brother and their host. Accompanying them were 300 Belgian business leaders. Although they arrived on a Sunday, things did not get started for everyone until Monday. Maghreb Arabe Presse The day began with Philippe at an i naugural meeting of the Ministerial conference of the countries of the Middle East and North Africa and those of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD-MENA) in Marrakech. The Crown Prince spoke of mutual ... Read Full Story

Prince Albert II of Monaco was briefly in Morocco, where he laid a foundation stone for a resort project built by a Monte Carlo development company. He arrived Sunday, performed his engagement and left Monday. REUTERS/Jean Blondin Upon setting foot in the North African country, the Prince was welcomed by Prince Moulay Rashid, King Mohammed VI’s brother. The next day, Albert went to Marrakesh, where the resort, Jawhar Hotel Spa and Residences, is being built. He laid the stone for the 94 million euro project, which is funded by the Societe des Bains de Mer de Monaco. “This ceremony also marks a new stage ... Read Full Story

On Monday, Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas arrived in Casablanca for a global forum on the Mideast peace process. He was welcomed by Moroccan King Mohammed VI. The two leaders discussed a number of issues, but most importantly, the Palestinian territories. Abbas is in Morocco for the Al Quds International Forum, which King Mohammed is the patron of. Maghreb Arab Presse Read Full Story

It has been announced that the 28 year-old cousin of King Mohammed VI, Prince Moulay Ismail, is engaged to marry German Muslim Anissa Lehmkuhl. The King will chair the wedding, which will take place this Saturday, September 26th. Miss Lehmkuhl is the daughter of a former German military attache to Morocco. Her parents, Omar and Amina, converted to Islam while living in the country. Read Full Story

Maghreb Arabe Presse The King of Morocco officially opened the country’s Parliament in its capital of Rabat on Friday. In his speech to the Parliament’s two houses, King Mohammed VI stressed the need for legal framework for economic and social council. “The aim is to develop a model Moroccan economic and social council that serves as an expert constitutional institution thanks to the quality of the advice and recommendations it gives regarding the nation’s chief economic issues,” he said. The King also called for the council members to come from a diverse background. In other words, there should a substantial number of women, those ... Read Full Story