Mohammed VI

2008-08-05

Morocco called once again for re-opening its common border with Algeria after 14 years of closure. Algeria has expressed a desire to rekindle relations between the two countries, but was largely silent in response to Morocco's most recent appeal.

2008-07-31

King Mohammed VI called on Algeria Wednesday (July 30th) to re-open its shared border with Morocco, closed since 1994 after Rabat accused Algerian se...

2008-07-06

In a congratulation message to President Abdelaziz Bouteflika on the occasion of Algeria's Independence Day on Saturday (July 5th), King Mohammed VI...

2008-04-30

The US Agency for International Development was recognised by King Mohammed VI at a recent agricultural trade show for its contributions to the country's agricultural development.

2008-04-30

Morocco's King Mohammed VI appointed several new corrections officials on Tuesday (April 29th). Former General Director of National Security Moulay H...

2008-04-29

If Morocco's small farmers can be persuaded to shift away from grains and cultivate more productive crops, government planners foresee great financial rewards and thousands of new jobs. A broad new agricultural strategy proposes financial assistance and support structures to see the goal realised within the next ten years.

2008-04-29

Less than 36 hours after a fire in a Casablanca mattress factory killed 56 people, a new blaze in a carpet shop in the economic capital broke out on...

2008-04-08

A city-wide party in Fez last Saturday drew thousands of Moroccans eager to celebrate twelve centuries of history. Hundreds of musical performers and a visual extravaganza showcased Morocco's cultural diversity.

2008-04-06

Moroccan King Mohammed VI has pardoned 17 rights activists sentenced to prison terms for chanting anti-monarchy slogans during May 1st demonstrations...

2008-03-31

Musicians from across the globe will come together in Rabat once again in May for the 2008 Mawazine World Rhythms festival. Jazz and gypsy music will be this year's focus, but listeners will hear music from many other genres over the course of the eight-day event.

2008-03-24

French President Nicolas Sarkozy and his wife Carla Bruni were in Marrakesh for a private visit over Easter weekend from Friday through Sunday March...

2008-03-20

In a case which drew international media attention and support from the online community, the young Moroccan jailed for impersonating a member of the royal family on the internet has been released from prison. News of Fouad Mourtada's pardon delighted Moroccans, who for weeks had been waiting impatiently for this sort of response from the head of state.

2008-03-14

The 11th summit of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC) opened on Thursday (March 13th) in Dakar, with the participation of 37 heads of s...

2008-03-06

Prominent Jewish-Moroccan Andre Azoulay was elected president of the Anna Lindh Foundation for the Dialogue between Cultures on Wednesday (March 5th)...

2008-02-28

Rumours published by the Spanish daily El Imparcial that King Mohammed VI visited France for medical care were denied Wednesday (February 27th) by Mo...

2008-02-26

US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs David Welch kicked off his tour of the Maghreb with a stop in Marrakesh on Monday (February...

2008-02-21

Raja Casablanca defeated ES Setif 1-0 on Wednesday (February 20th) at Casablanca's Mohammed V Sports Complex in an Arab Champions League quarter-fina...

2008-02-17

The identify fraud trial of Fouad Mourtada has been postponed to February 22nd, MAP reported. The 26-year-old engineer has been charged with imperson...

2008-02-14

Morocco is keen to boost relations with Libya, King Mohamed VI said in a message carried by Foreign Minister Taieb Fassi-Fihri to Libyan leader Muamm...

2008-02-10

During Lebanese superstar Haifa Wehbe's recent trip to Morocco, the singer worked with the Red Ribbon Charity to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS. She was also impressed by the devotion of a group of young fans.

2008-02-07

Moroccan security authorities arrested 26-year-old engineer Fouad Mourtada on Wednesday (February 6th) for allegedly stealing the identity of King Mo...

2008-02-06

Moroccan Foreign Minister Taieb Fassi-Fihri arrived in Nouakchott on Tuesday (February 5th) for a visit with Mauritanian President Sheikh Sidi Ould A...

2008-01-14

Jordan's King Abdullah II and his wife Queen Rania al-Abdullah arrived in Marrakech on Sunday (January 13th) for a three-day official visit at the in...