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24.01.2022 Morocco elected, this week, to a number of prestigious international postings This week has been marked by the election of the Kingdom of Morocco to a number of international bodies, reflecting the international community’s recognition of the Kingdom’s credibility at the multilateral level thanks to the far-sighted vision of His Majesty Mohammed VI, King of Morocco. This week has witnessed the election of the Kingdom of Morocco to the United Nations’ Human Rights Committee, ...Continue reading
24.01.2022 The Kingdom of Morocco is a magnificent land, rich in terms of history and traditions, where culture, Architecture, Arts and Gastronomy intertwine with wonderful and stunning landscapes. From the sea, to mountains and desert, there are really many reasons behind visiting this country. Now that you have had time to dream of your desirable places to visit in Morocco, the following video can be inspiring about the things to explore in the magical Kingdom to make your trip a memorable one.
24.01.2022 The Moroccan Embassy in Canberra invites its followers to watch todays movie Lahnech released by the Moroccan Cinematographic Center. (Available till the 10th of May) In this Moroccan Comedy, the Moroccan actor Aziz Dadas embodies the character of a man who usurps the profession of a police officer without calculating the consequences. Surprisingly, a policewoman fell in love with him when she was supposed to arrest him. Following various incredible, funny and comic adve...ntures, he realizes how fragile human relationships are often in a universe dominated by appearances. Enjoy the movie with English subtitles through the following link: https://vimeo.com/413564275/ebbad2d5cb
23.01.2022 Participation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates in a virtual Meeting on Strengthening the Multilateral Health Architecture The Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatiates, Mr. Nasser Bourita took part on Friday, June 26, 2020 to the virtual Ministerial Meeting of the Alliance for Multilateralism on the theme Strengthening the Multilateral Health Architecture. During this Video-Conference, the ...Minister underlined that Morocco has fully adhered to all initiatives aimed at adapting the multilateral system to the complexity of the contemporary worlds challenges. Indeed, the Kingdom defends a multilateralism that is "pragmatic, uninhibited, flexible and based on knowledge of facts and solidarity", according to Mr. Bourita. This spirit of solidarity underlies the vision promoted by His Majesty Mohammed VI, King of Morocco, for the development of Africa as He launched an initiative at the level of Heads of State intended to establish an operational framework to support African States in the different phases of managing the Coronavirus pandemic. Besides, the Minister added, in the same vein, that Morocco, in conformity with the Royal Vision, calls for special attention to the particular challenges facing Africa at all levels. While stressing the good example of the medical donations sent by the Kingdom of Morocco, following the Sovereigns High Instructions, to African Countries, the Minister highlighted that this constitutes a proof of the capacity of the African continent to meet its own challenges by itself. As an example, the Kingdom of Morocco, Keen on laying the foundations of a new system of international health security, will organize in partnership with Rwanda, an African Brotherly Country, the first High Level Meeting on Diplomacy for Health Security and Emergency Preparedness, placed under the joint High Patronage of HM the King and the President of Rwanda, Mr. Paul Kagame. As the pandemic of COVID-19 is entering a complex phase in which the exhilaration of a return to normality, the legitimate fears of a second wave and questions about the emerging multilateral system are mixed together, the Minister stressed the need to lay the foundations for a new multilateral order that is "coherent and flexible" to deal with the complexity of emerging threats, including that of pandemics. The Minister noted, equally, that a multilateralism adapted to global challenges "can only be boosted by concrete, uninhibited and fact-based initiatives", such as the action of the Alliance for Multilateralism, adding that all Nations must remain vigilant in order not to dissipate efforts and to preserve the effectiveness and the coherence of collective action, with the ultimate objective of reinforcing the actions the United Nations.
22.01.2022 #Throwback to last March when the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco participated actively in the 2021 Francophonie Week in Australia through a number of activities notably: the Conference Writing in French, Thinking in One’s mother tongue , the Moroccan Tea Ceremony, the Francophonie Market as well as the Football Friendly Game. The following video presents some of the highlights of this inspiring and lively week honouring the celebration of our Francophone community in Australia.
22.01.2022 Visit of the US Secretary of Defence to Morocco marked by the signing of the 2020-2030 Roadmap for Defence Cooperation between the two countries The US Secretary of Defence, Mr. Mark Esper paid, this week, a visit to the Kingdom of Morocco during which he met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Mr. Nasser Bourita and took part to the signing ceremony of the ten-year Roadmap (2020-2030) for Defence cooperation between the two cou...Continue reading
22.01.2022 The Second round of the inter-Libyan Dialogue in Morocco marked by Global Agreements on Criteria for Filling Positions of Sovereignty The Kingdom of Morocco hosted in the city of Bouznika, the Second round of the inter-libyan Dialogue which has been marked by important agreements on criteria for filling positions of Sovereignty between delegations from the Tripoli-based High Council of State and the Tobruk-based House of Representatives. Morocco, through this Second round, ...Continue reading
22.01.2022 Celebration of the 57th anniversary of Africa Day The celebration of Africa Day, marking the anniversary of the founding of the Organisation of African Unity, on May 25, 1963, symbolizes the struggle led by African States to ensure progress, development and economic prosperity to their peoples. This 57th commemoration, celebrated this year amidst an unfortunate Coronavirus context, constitutes an occasion to celebrate some landmark achievements by the continent on various i...ssues to which the Kingdom of Morocco, being a founding member of this pan-african organisation contributed, notably in terms of peace and security, continental integration, women and youth empowerment, eradication of diseases, migration and climate change issues among many others. Morocco, under the wise leadership of King Mohammed VI, has always shown an irreversible and unwavering commitment to a strong, integrated, united and coherent Africa capable of meeting the legitimate aspirations of the continents peoples for stability, peace, development and welfare, within the framework of a confirmed and renewed partnership with the African Union. The Kingdom of Morocco adopts a global and sustainable development approach across the continent and spares no efforts alongside its African brothers to reinforce the continents important role at a regional and international level. The African orientations of Morocco are advocated by a visionary Royal Diplomacy and an economic and socio-cultural policy based on a strong belief in South-South cooperation and win-win partnerships. The celebration of Africa Day is an opportunity to reflect equally on the challenges to be faced by one of the most promising continents in terms of growth in the upcoming years, notably in light of the latest developments of Coronavirus and its major social and economic repercussions in addition to the threats posed by climate change and security in many African regions. Africa Day constitutes a good occasion to pay tribute to the cultural heritage of this continent full of richness, diversity and deep rooted traditions characterizing its peoples.
21.01.2022 Webinar organised by the Embassy for students of the Australian National University The Ambassador of Morocco to Australia, H.E Mr. Karim Medrek held a virtual meeting with the students of the Australian National University enrolled in an internship program, this semester, in partnership with the Australian National Internship Program (ANIP). In this regard, the Ambassador discussed with the Students their research projects on Morocco. ...Continue reading
20.01.2022 Watch the Moroccan Movie Marock, one of the most acclaimed in the history of Moroccan Cinema The Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco to Australia invites its followers to watch the Moroccan Movie Marock by Laila Marrakchi. This movie, one of the most acclaimed in the history of modern Moroccan Cinema and recognized at the prestigious Festival de Cannes pictures the life of a group of youngsters, living in Casablanca by the end of the 1990s, having a fantastic time at p...arties, falling in love, making friends, driving around in fast cars and living the pressure of studies as well. In this intriguing story marked by a love story between a muslim girl and a jewish boy, Laila Marrakchi depicts the social constraints of a society in transition between generations. Enjoy the movie with English subtitles through the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AlMjhDaw7A
20.01.2022 Celebration of the 65th anniversary of Morocco’s Independence Day Moroccans all over the world are celebrating, in a spirit of joy, pride and union, the 65th anniversary of the Kingdom’s independence, following the return of King Mohammed V, May He rest in Peace, from exile in 1955. The independence of the Kingdom of Morocco is a landmark event in the country’s contemporary history, as it symbolizes the triumph of the willingness of the Moroccan people attached to its King an...d to its unity, as well as to the establishment of a modern and prosperous Morocco. November 18 is the date remembered for the King’s iconic Speech, announcing the end of the Protectorate period and the advent of a new era marked by freedom and independence in the Kingdom of Morocco. The celebration of the Independence Day constitutes also an opportunity to pay a special tribute to the sacrifices of previous generations of Moroccans who spared no effort for the sake of preserving Morocco’s territorial integrity and defending its independence. Since November 18, 1956, the Kingdom of Morocco has made a remarkable advance in many fields under the leadership of three Alaouite Kings, paving the way for the consecration of this modern Kingdom as one of the most advanced and emerging countries in the region on the political, economic and social levels. Once the Independence of the country was achieved, Morocco initiated the nation-building process aiming at consolidating a free and strong nation under the leadership of late King Mohammed V and His successor, His Son late King Hassan II who established the country’s roadmap towards democracy, political pluralism and economic liberalism. His Majesty King Mohammed VI carried on the excellent momentum initiated by His Glorious Ancestors as He reinforced a modern country with a competitive and diversified economy as well as with strong values of democracy and citizenship, through far-reaching projects of social and economic development.
19.01.2022 On the occasion of the 21st anniversary of the enthronement of His Majesty Mohammed VI, King of Morocco, Australian Friends of Morocco presented the following testimonials
19.01.2022 Launching of a series of Moroccan Movies online During these times of COVID-19, staying at home is certainly the best option. The Moroccan Embassy in Canberra invites its followers to watch some of the best Moroccan movies released by the Moroccan Cinematographic Center through the following link: https://www.ccm.ma/mfilm.php... Todays movie Death for Sale by Faouzi Bensaidi has been awarded at the Berlin Film Festival (2012), Brussels Film Festival (2012) and the Moroccan National Film Festival (2012). You can watch it on the following link: N.B: Subtitles are available in English (Available till the 15th of April) https://vimeo.com/405409412/5c916b0542
18.01.2022 Extension of Morocco’s mandate as Co-Chair of the Global Counterterrorism Forum (GCTF) The Kingdom of Morocco has seen its mandate renewed alongside Canada for an additional year, as co-chair of the Global Counterterrorism Forum (GCTF) during the 17th Meeting of its Coordinating Committee, held virtually this week, due the Coronavirus pandemic. This event has been marked by the adoption of a Ministerial Declaration, conveying a message of unity and commitment to face the cons...tant threat posed by terrorism in the current pandemic’s context. This Ministerial Declaration calls on members of this renowned forum to face the terrorism threats, and hails the efforts deployed by Morocco and Canada as co-chairs of the GCTF as well as those of the working Groups co-chairs in addition to the Forum’s Initiatives co-leads, in order to maintain a positive and active work dynamic in the current pandemic context. The GCTF also adopted a Memorandum on Good Practices on Strengthening National-Local Cooperation in Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism Conducive to Terrorism; and the Addendum to The Hague Good Practices on the Nexus between Transnational Organized Crime and Terrorism: Focus on Criminal Justice. The Global Counterterrorism Forum, launched in 2011, and co-chaired by Morocco since 2016 for three consecutive mandates (previously alongside Netherlands and currently Canada), is structured around five working groups focused on Countering Violent Extremism; Foreign Terrorist Fighters; Criminal Justice and the Rule of Law; Capacity-building in the East Africa Region and Capacity-building in the West Africa Region. It is worth recalling that this Forum’s activities regularly bring together international decision-makers and experts in the fight against terrorism, including government officials. In addition to co-chairing the GCTF and being an active member of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS, Morocco spares no effort for the same objectives as a major non-NATO ally and an active member of the Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership (TSCTP).
18.01.2022 The Ambassador of His Majesty the King to Australia, Mr. Karim Medrek has taken part, on September 17, to the African Heads of Missions' Online Meeting with the Advisory Group on Africa Australia Relations (AGAAR) on the major themes of the upcoming edition of the Africa Down Under Conference (ADU) to be held, in partnership with the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade ( DFAT) in the month of November 2020 in Perth ( Western Australia). This meeting has const...ituted the occasion to shed lights on the objectives of this edition, notably in the fields of Mining and Trade as well as Technology transfer in the field of Agriculture with Australia, in an event which intervenes in a difficult context marked by COVID-19. On this occasion, the Ambassador of His Majesty the King to Australia, Mr. Karim Medrek discussed with the participants the relevant aspects as well as challenges for the holding of such an important economic and cultural event in an exceptional sanitary context, as well the viable opportunities provided by this year's edition. Furthermore, the President of the AGAAR, Dr. Casta Tungaraza highlighted, among other activities to be held within the framework of this event, the importance of women empowerment in this year's program as the ADU will include the Women in Leadership Forum. Besides, this edition will be marked by the launching of the Australian-African Women Network. Dr. Tungaraza underlined equally that the ADU will be held with new virtual and remote innvoations to ensure the presence of all members of the mining community regardless of international travel restrictions. It is worth recalling that the African Down Under Conference has grown to become the largest African- focused Mining Conference outside Africa itself and its importance continues to be reflected through the High Level Presence of attendees annually.
18.01.2022 Phone Conversation between His Majesty the King of Morocco and the President of the People’s Republic of China In the framework of the excellent relations between the Kingdom of Morocco and the People’s Republic of China, His Majesty Mohammed VI, King of Morocco held, on Monday, August 31, 2020, a telephone conversation with His Excellency Xi JINPING, President of the People's Republic of China. This Phone conversation between the two Heads of State was focused on the develop...ment of bilateral relations in all fields, notably the political dialogue, the Economic Cooperation as well as the cultural and human exchanges. As the world, including the two countries, is undergoing a difficult moment due to the Coronavirus, the two Heads of State discussed the partnership between Rabat and Beijing with regard to the fight against Coronavirus as well as the future stages of cooperation between the two countries in managing this sanitary crisis. Besides, His Majesty the King tackled with the Chinese President the future stages of operational cooperation between the Kingdom of Morocco and the People's Republic of China, as part of the fight against this pandemic. This meeting constituted an occasion for His Majesty the King to thank the People's Republic of China for the support that it provided to the robust preventive measures taken by the Kingdom of Morocco in order to stem the spread of the COVID-19, in terms of medical equipment, screening tests, and sharing information and expertise. It is worth recalling that Morocco and China enjoy excellent relations, reinforced by the Joint Declaration on Strategic Partnership, signed by His Majesty the King and the Chinese President Xi JINPING during the Royal Visit to Beijing, in May 2016. The visit has been marked by the conclusion of a strategic partnership between the two countries, reflecting the positive development of bilateral relations. Moreover, Morocco is one of the first signatories of the MoU of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) which contributes in the realization of the objectives of cooperation between Morocco, China and Africa within the framework of South-South Cooperation.
18.01.2022 The Embassy of Morocco in Australia expresses its sincere condolences to the Lebanese people and to the families of the victims following yesterday's explosion in Beirut . Our prayers and thoughts are with our Lebanese friends as they grieve in this sad moment.
18.01.2022 Morocco among the first African countries in the Global Innovation Index Moroccos efforts at modernization and digitized economy have not gone unnoticed at the international level as the Kingdom occupied the 4th position among African countries in the 2020 Global Innovation Index established by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in partnership with Cornell University and the European Institute of Business Administration. Morocco also figured among the first ...Middle Eastern countries of this Innovation Index which analyses 80 different indicators such as human capital and research, infrastructure, creativity and technology. The 2020 Global Innovation Index highlights that the Kingdom has made a lot of improvement in terms of research bases. It considers equally that Morocco is among countries seeking to boost economic development, diversification, and living standards, in addition to recognizing its support to the rise of venture capital industries serving for the finance of startups and the creation of state investment vehicles. With regard to the institutions criteria for innovation, Morocco received 60.8 points, with a ranking of 77 while it has made a significant advance in terms of Market Sophistication. The 2020 Global Innovation Index comes at a time when the Moroccan Government and the Private sector are attaching a great importance to the role that technological advances and efficient energy play in achieving sustainable development and other millennium objectives. It is worth recalling that Morocco has introduced in the late 90s a National Innovation System (NIS) to make innovation a driving force for economic development in a particularly competitive context.
17.01.2022 Moroccos approach in dealing with this exceptional situation of COVID-19 has been hailed internationally as the Kingdom has set the example by prioritizing the health of citizens above any other consideration. The following video sheds lights on the preventive measures taken by Morocco, making it at the forefront on the international scale.
17.01.2022 The Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mrs. Marise Payne underlined in a statement issued, on the 4th of September 2020, that the longstanding bilateral relations between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Commonwealth of Australia undergo an excellent moment, enhanced by new opportunities to further both countries engagement and mutual support. In fact, bilateral relations between the two countries have been reinforced, during the recent years, witnessing, therefore, unp...recedented dyanmics. On many occasions, officials of both countries stressed the success of the ongoing cooperation in a number of sectors, particularly agriculture, education and academic research, fight against terrorism as well as climate change. In this regard, Minister Payne has shed lights on the excellent cooperation between Rabat and Canberra on a number of global and multilateral issues, hailing notably Moroccos significant contribution to international efforts to fight global terrorism and violent extremism. She emphasized equally, in this respect, the excellent cooperation between both countries as members of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS. In terms of economic cooperation, the Australian Minister, considering Morocco to be a leading economy on the regional and continental levels, stressed the importance of expanding the trade and investment links between both countries, including in the fields of Agri-food, infrastructure, and sustainable development. With regard to the current situation of COVID-19, Mrs Payne highlighted that her country acknowledges the Kingdoms efforts in fighting this dangerous pandemic, seizing the occasion to extend her thankfulness to Morocco for the valuable assistance provided to the Australian Citizens stranded in the Kingdom during this sanitary crisis and for facilitating their safe return to their country. The Australian Minister seized the occasion, equally, to thank H.E Mrs. Berenice Owen Jones for her contribution, since 2017, as the first Ambassador of Australia to Rabat, while announcing the appointment of her successor, H.E Mr. Michael Cutts.
17.01.2022 Answering your questions about the borders opening in Morocco The Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco informs its fellow-citizens living in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands Countries that Moroccan nationals and foreigners living in the Kingdom as well as their family members will be able to enter Morocco starting from the 15th of July 2020 in an exceptional operation, which does not mean the opening of the Kingdoms air, land and sea borders. ... ********* 1. The borders are opening after midnight on the 14th, meaning you get to travel on the 15th. 2. The borders of Morocco will not be open for tourism or tourists, therefore the visas service at the consulate will not resume its activities for foreigners. 3. Only Moroccan citizens, including those living abroad, working abroad or studying abroad And their families and foreigners who live in Morocco, as well as their families will be able to enter the national territory. 4. Bring your Moroccan ID card if you intend to use a non-Moroccan passport. 5. If you are planning on going to Morocco to get married to a Moroccan citizen, we are afraid you will need to postpone. 6. For foreigners who live in Morocco, it is mandatory to have a residence card "carte de séjour" to enter Morocco. 7. According to the official statement, the national airlines (Royal Air Maroc and Air Arabia) will be scheduling the necessary flights for the success of this operation. We will update this information if we have any news on the subject. 8. Before travelling to Morocco, the authorities are requesting you to get 2 tests: - The PCR test is the coronavirus swab test, which shows whether you are infected with the virus. - The Antibody test which is a blood/serology test which indicates whether the person had a contact or not with the virus without developing the symptoms or is currently infected. 9 - The results date (and not the test date) should not exceed 48 hours before the departure date. 10. For those who wish to drive, ferries will be programmed, exclusively from the ports of Sète (in France) and Genoa (in Italy). The travelers of these ferries will be required to provide a PCR test of less than 48 hours and to comply with the strict hygiene measures. A PCR check could possibly be carried out during the trip. 11. Each citizen is responsible for making their own arrangements and finding the most convenient clinic for them where they can get their tests done.
17.01.2022 His Majesty Mohammed VI, King of Morocco suggests a joint African response to COVID-19. The Kingdom of Morocco is trying to find solutions to the Pandemic of Coronavirus at the national level as well as at the Continental level. In this respect, His Majesty Mohammed VI, King of Morocco proposed a joint African response to COVID-19 which has become the main preoccupation of all countries and continents around the world, including Africa. The Sovereign, keen on implementing so...uth-south cooperation with African peers, suggested an initiative aimed at establishing an operational framework to accompany African countries in their various phases of managing the pandemic, adopting a pragmatic and action-oriented initiative, enabling the sharing of experiences and best practices to address the health, economic and social impact of Coronavirus. In this regard, the African Unions Pan-African Parliament (PAP) hailed, through the attached document, the Sovereigns initiative which reflects willingness to share knowledge and technology with the rest of the continent for the much-required manufacturing of equipment, being crucial for the treatment of COVID-19 patients. The Kings vision for an inclusive solution for the African continent is based on Morocco's multidimensional and resolutely proactive response to COVID-19, being considered as a model hailed by the international community. Africa is depending, therefore, on an intra-African response, to confront Coronavirus and to prepare, in the best way, its economic recovery. Now more than ever, as His Majesty the King highlighted in previous occasions, Africa has to be self-confident and self-reliant to face this adversity.
17.01.2022 Morocco among the first African countries in the Global Innovation Index Morocco’s efforts at modernization and digitized economy have not gone unnoticed at the international level as the Kingdom occupied the 4th position among African countries in the 2020 Global Innovation Index established by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in partnership with Cornell University and the European Institute of Business Administration. Morocco also figured among the first ...Middle Eastern countries of this Innovation Index which analyses 80 different indicators such as human capital and research, infrastructure, creativity and technology. The 2020 Global Innovation Index highlights that the Kingdom has made a lot of improvement in terms of research bases. It considers equally that Morocco is among countries seeking to boost economic development, diversification, and living standards, in addition to recognizing its support to the rise of venture capital industries serving for the finance of startups and the creation of state investment vehicles. With regard to the institutions criteria for innovation, Morocco received 60.8 points, with a ranking of 77 while it has made a significant advance in terms of Market Sophistication. The 2020 Global Innovation Index comes at a time when the Moroccan Government and the Private sector are attaching a great importance to the role that technological advances and efficient energy play in achieving sustainable development and other millennium objectives. It is worth recalling that Morocco has introduced in the late 90s a National Innovation System (NIS) to make innovation a driving force for economic development in a particularly competitive context.
16.01.2022 Launching the generalization of social protection in Morocco His Majesty King Mohammed VI chaired the launching ceremony of the implementation of the project of generalization of social protection and the signing of the first related agreements. This project, which will initially benefit farmers, craftsmen and professionals, traders and independent service providers will be extended, in a second phase, to other categories with a view to ensuring the effective generalization ...Continue reading
16.01.2022 The Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco to Australia invites its followers, on the occasion of the 21st anniversary of the accession of His Majesty Mohammed VI, King of Morocco, to the Throne of His Glorious Ancestors, to watch the following documentary entitled "The Kingdom of Morocco, a vision for the future" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzGcCzvOSxI
16.01.2022 Infrastructure development, a cornerstone for the Kingdom’s advance and progress Nowadays, Morocco figures among the Top5 African Countries in terms of infrastructures. Ports, Highways, Railroads and Airports among others constitute a network of infrastructures, aimed at making of the Kingdom an important regional hub. Since 2007, the Kingdom devoted around 4.2 billion US dollars annually to improve its infrastructures. The maritime sector is being boosted by a revamping of...Continue reading
14.01.2022 Text of the Speech of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, on the occasion of the 21st anniversary of the Glorious Throne Day: "Praise be to God, May peace and blessings be upon the Prophet, His Kith and Kin...Continue reading
13.01.2022 Full Text of Royal Speech on 67th Anniversary of the Revolution of the King and the People HM King Mohammed VI delivered, on Thursday, a speech to the Nation on the occasion of the 67th anniversary of the Revolution of the King and the People. Here follows the full text of the royal speech:...Continue reading
13.01.2022 Morocco initiates a responsible operation to restore civil and commercial traffic at El Guerguarate crossing Faced with the serious and unacceptable provocations of the polisario militias in the buffer zone of El Guergarate in the Moroccan Sahara, Morocco has decided to act, in accordance with its attributions, its duties and in full compliance with international legality. Indeed, Morocco, after having committed itself to the greatest restraint, had no other choice apart fr...om assuming its responsibilities in order to put an end to the deadlock generated by such provocative acts and to restore the freedom of civil and commercial movement. The operation has been carried out in a civil manner without any clashes or threat to the safety of civilians. The Guerguerat Zone is now completely secured by the setting up of a security cordon, ensuring the flow of goods and people through the crossing between the two border posts. After taking note of the engagement of the Royal Armed Forces, the polisario militiamen voluntarily set fire to the tent camp they had established and fled in Jeeps and trucks towards the East and South, in front of the MINURSO observers. The Kingdom of Morocco had alerted and regularly informed the UN Secretary General and senior UN officials, as well as several neighbouring states about these extremely serious developments, in addition to giving the necessary time to the good offices of the United Nations and MINURSO to push the militiamen to leave the buffer zone. However, appeals from Minurso and the UN Secretary General, as well as the interventions of several members of the Security Council, have unfortunately been unsuccessful. The provocations made by the polisario and its militias, during many periods since 2016, constituted premeditated acts of destabilization, violating the status of the buffer zone and the provisions of the UN Security Council Resolutions (notably 2414 and 2440). Besides, such actions undermine the chances of any relaunch of the political process sought by the international community and exhaust the chances of any diplomatic solution. The polisario alone assumes full responsibility and the full consequences of these acts. The Kingdom of Morocco remains firmly attached to the preservation of the ceasefire, as the operation carried out by the Royal Armed Forces aims precisely to consolidate the ceasefire by preventing the recurrence of such serious and inadmissible acts that violate the military agreement and threaten regional security and stability.
13.01.2022 Phone Conversation between His Majesty the King of Morocco and the President of the Peoples Republic of China In the framework of the excellent relations between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Peoples Republic of China, His Majesty Mohammed VI, King of Morocco held, on Monday, August 31, 2020, a telephone conversation with His Excellency Xi JINPING, President of the People's Republic of China. This Phone conversation between the two Heads of State was focused on the develop...ment of bilateral relations in all fields, notably the political dialogue, the Economic Cooperation as well as the cultural and human exchanges. As the world, including the two countries, is undergoing a difficult moment due to the Coronavirus, the two Heads of State discussed the partnership between Rabat and Beijing with regard to the fight against Coronavirus as well as the future stages of cooperation between the two countries in managing this sanitary crisis. Besides, His Majesty the King tackled with the Chinese President the future stages of operational cooperation between the Kingdom of Morocco and the People's Republic of China, as part of the fight against this pandemic. This meeting constituted an occasion for His Majesty the King to thank the People's Republic of China for the support that it provided to the robust preventive measures taken by the Kingdom of Morocco in order to stem the spread of the COVID-19, in terms of medical equipment, screening tests, and sharing information and expertise. It is worth recalling that Morocco and China enjoy excellent relations, reinforced by the Joint Declaration on Strategic Partnership, signed by His Majesty the King and the Chinese President Xi JINPING during the Royal Visit to Beijing, in May 2016. The visit has been marked by the conclusion of a strategic partnership between the two countries, reflecting the positive development of bilateral relations. Moreover, Morocco is one of the first signatories of the MoU of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) which contributes in the realization of the objectives of cooperation between Morocco, China and Africa within the framework of South-South Cooperation.
12.01.2022 Celebration of the 45th anniversary of the Glorious Green March Morocco is celebrating on November 6, 2020, the 45th anniversary of the Glorious Green March which constitutes an occasion to recall one of the most outstanding achievements of the Kingdom’s history under the Alaouite Throne and a brilliant manner of recovering the country’s sovereignty. Following the decision of the International Court of Justice in The Hague (Netherlands) which gave its advisory opinion on the... Sahara by confirming the existence of legal ties and allegiance between the throne and the tribes of the region, Late King Hassan II announced the organization of the Green March to concretize the recovery of the Kingdom’s southern provinces. In fact, Morocco regained, on November 6, 1975, the southern Sahara provinces from the protectorate through a peaceful Green March of 350,000 strong-willed patriots. This March has allowed Morocco to complete the recovery process of its territorial integrity and enabled equally the Sahrawi people to rejoin their beloved motherland. The peaceful march forced the withdrawal of the colonizer and was followed few days later by the signing of the Madrid Agreements by virtue of which the southern territory has been handed back to its rightful claimant, Morocco, which scored a historical, diplomatic victory. Since then, Morocco spared no efforts in providing this important region with all the necessary tools to bolster its social and economic development. Indeed, His Majesty King Mohammed VI announced a global development model for the region, designed to ensure the complete and final integration of the southern provinces to the unified motherland and to strengthen the role and influence of the Sahara as an economic hub and as a link between Morocco and its African neighborhood. This year’s celebration comes at a very important moment in which more than 18 countries have recently voiced their unwavering support to the Marocanity of the Sahara by proceeding to the inauguration of their respective Consulates Generals in the southern cities of Dakhla and Laayoune. This celebration comes equally few days after the adoption of the UN Security Council Resolution 2548 which enshrined, once again, the pre-eminence of the Moroccan initiative for Autonomy in its southern regions, providing a viable solution to put an end to the artificial conflict around Moroccan Sahara.
11.01.2022 Anti Terrorist Fight in Africa: a necessity to reinforce the regional capacities to counter the new ISIS Threats The Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Mr. Nasser Bourita underlined, in the framework of a Ministerial Meeting of the Small Group of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS that the response to the new terrorist threats of the Islamic state group implies a necessity of reinforcing the capacities of the States and Sub-regional or...Continue reading
11.01.2022 Watch the Moroccan Movie Waiting for Pasolini In the framework of the series of Moroccan movies released by the Moroccan Cinematographic Center, the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco to Australia invites its followers to enjoy todays movie Waiting for Pasolini by Daoud Aoulad-Syad which tells the story of Thami, a satellite dish repairer who befriended the great director Pier Paolo Pasolini during the shooting of Oedipus Rex in Ouarzazate in 1966. Forty years later, an ...Italian crew comes back to Ouarzazate to prepare the shooting of a film about the Bible. Thami is convinced that his friend Pasolini is back in town, thus triggering cinema fever in the whole village. Enjoy the movie with English subtitles (available till the 24h of May) https://vimeo.com/419096992/bcfe5eed5c
11.01.2022 Morocco, the gift that keeps on giving by H.E Mr. Karim Medrek, Ambassador of Morocco The Canberra Weekly magazine has published on its latest edition, issued on the 23rd of July 2020, an article entitled Morocco, the gift that keeps on giving by H.E Karim Medrek, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco. In this article, the Ambassador sheds lights on the major cultural and touristic assets of the Kingdom, a millenary country that has been for centuries, a land for mult...iculturalism, tolerance and intercultural dialogue. Mr. Medrek considers that the Kingdom resolutely turned towards the future, has managed to preserve its traditions and nurture its cultural heritage, by making of both basic levers for development. In the same vein, the Ambassador mentioned that Moroccos strategic location at the crossroads of cultures and civilizations provides travellers with intriguing historic sites, authentic cuisine, and changing scenery which is perfect to explore a fascinating destination. The Ambassador puts a special emphasis on the major imperial and touristic attractions of the Kingdom such as the city of Fez, the cultural and spiritual capital of the Kingdom, Casablanca, the countrys principal economic hub, Marrakech, one of the most important tourist destinations in Africa and the Middle East, in addition to Meknes and Essaouira, among others, providing an impressive scenery and spectacular fortified walls. Mr.Medrek has equally evoked the opportunity to explore the Kingdoms desert, especially by visiting Merzouga, which is one of the gateways to the Sahara. The Ambassador concluded by stressing that Morocco, a haven of peace and quietude, anticipates the wishes of its visitors, by providing them by worth living and infinite cultural experiences making of Morocco a precious gift that keeps on giving. https://canberraweekly.com.au/morocco-the-gift-that-keeps-/
10.01.2022 Morocco ranks 2nd at the world level in terms of Climate Action according to the 2019 climate performance index Report established by Germanwatch, Newclimate Institute and Climate Action International Network. As stated in the Report which classified Sweden as the best country in terms of Climate Action, Morocco has made over the past five years, huge efforts in favour of the climate by considerably increasing the share of renewable energies in its energy mix. This Report w...hich takes into consideration several criteria defined to develop the climate performance index, including national greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energies, climate policy and energy consumption underlines that Morocco, possessing the largest solar power plant in the world and many wind plants, attaches a great importance to protecting the environment. Besides, the Climate Performance Index Report indicates that the Kingdom has taken valuable initiatives such as the one for the adaptation of African Agriculture, launched on the occasion of COP 22 in Marrakech, aiming for the better management by the agricultural sector of the risks linked to climate change as well as of the country's water resources. It is worth recalling that Morocco has demonstrated, during the recent international conferences and events on this subject, its commitment in favour of facing the environmental challenges. In this regard, Morocco, relying on its experience and expertise, never ceases to prospect opportunities of transferring know-how to its peers in the south. More than a green hub, Morocco has become, from the perspective of the continent, both a platform of expertise in the field of sustainable project management and a qualified player in setting up financing solutions and associated partnerships. The Kingdom has several assets, notably its ability to enhance technical, financial and social innovation to contribute to the progress of the continent and the accomplishment of the 2030 objectives of the Green Agenda in Africa. By 2030, the Kingdom's ambition is to offer an energy mix that is composed of 52.2% of renewable energies. Aware of the threat that environmental mismanagement constitutes, the Kingdom will address the issues of the ecological transition as a whole. It has brought, in this respect, ambitious sustainable development programs to develop rural areas and to adopt responsible management of urbanization.
10.01.2022 The Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in Canberra wishes a prosperous "Eid Al Fitr" to all its fellow citizens in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Island States
10.01.2022 Participation of the Ambassador in the 2020 Remembrance Day at the Australian War Memorial The Ambassador of His Majesty the King to Australia, Mr. Karim Medrek took part alongside his Spouse, Mrs. Fatine Charrat Medrek and the Members of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in Australia to the ceremony of Remembrance Day held at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. The Ambassador seized this occasion in company of the Moroccan delegation to lay a wreath, comprising flow...ers and Moroccan little flags crowned by the special phrase uttered after the reading of the Ode of Remembrance: Lest we Forget, in memory of those who have sacrificed their lives for the sake of the Australian Nation. The event constituted an occasion to observe one minute's silence on this special 11th of November to remember all victims of wars and armed conflicts. The Moroccan Embassy has also celebrated this armistice anniversary to commemorate this historical event in which 40.000 Moroccan soldiers participated, for their part, actively, alongside allies, in the First World War. Remembrance Day, known equally as Armistice Day in other countries, is a memorial day observed in Commonwealth member states, including Australia, since the end of the First World War to remember the members of the armed forces who have died in the line of duty. This year’s Remembrance event has not been held in its traditional format at the Australian War Memorial in order to comply with the official authorities’ advice and social distancing requirements during these difficult times marked by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it has witnessed an active participation of the Diplomatic Corps as well as a strong presence of dignitaries to pay tribute to the Australian victims of war.
10.01.2022 Celebration of the 21st anniversary of the enthronement of His Majesty the King of Morocco in the Australian Cities At the initiative of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco to Australia, the cities of Melbourne and Adelaide paid a special tribute to His Majesty Mohammed VI, King of Morocco by celebrating the 21st anniversary of His accession to the Throne of His Glorious Ancestors. In this regard, a Moroccan flag raising Ceremony, chaired by Moroccos Honorary Consul to Vic...toria, took place, in conformity with the tight lockdown restrictions currently imposed in Melbourne, at the iconic Federation Square. Moroccos bright red flag with its distinct green emerald pentagram slowly and respectfully rose over this Square with the outstanding dome of Flinders Street Station as its backdrop. To raise the Moroccan flag, especially in these difficult times, shows the unwavering and admiration of the city of Melbourne towards His Majesty Mohammed VI, a Sovereign deeply respected by Moroccans and leaders from across the world. Melbourne authorities having attended this Ceremony expressed their admiration of this celebration which reflects the renewal of the act of allegiance between the Throne and the Moroccan people, as well as the particular place of the Monarchy in the collective memory and in the heart of all Moroccans. In Adelaide, the Moroccan Colours enlightened the famous Adelaide Town Hall, which is a landmark building, considered as the largest municipal building in the southern hemisphere, on the occasion of the Celebration of the 21st anniversary of the enthronement of His Majesty Mohammed VI, King of Morocco. The celebration of this important national occasion in the city of Adelaide is very significant as this city is renowned for its openness, tolerance, diversity and multiculturalism, which all constitute common features with the Kingdom of Morocco, where also the coastal cities provide a similar climate to that of this southern Australian capital. These friendly gestures by Melbourne and Adelaide, respectively, come within the framework of the excellent relations between the two sides, based on mutual respect and understanding marking, in general, the bilateral ties between Morocco and Australia.
09.01.2022 Publication of articles on the occasion of the 21st anniversary of the Glorious Throne Day by the Australian Press The Commemoration of the 21st anniversary of the enthronement of His Majesty Mohammed VI, King of Morocco has been the occasion for the Australian Press to pay tribute to the Kingdom and to recall its major achievements on the political, economic and social levels under the Sovereigns Reign since 1999. In this regard, you will find, hereunder, the links for the ...articles published on this Glorious occasion: 1- Morocco can be a gateway to Africa (the Australian) https://www.theaustralian.com.au//2cdde1fbd1e62ba0af6f0086 2- Morocco, the Gift that keeps on giving by H.E Karim Medrek, Ambassador of Morocco (Canberra Weekly) https://canberraweekly.com.au/morocco-the-gift-that-keeps-/ 3- Morocco on the move, A model of modern democracy and steady development by H.E Karim Medrek, Ambassador of Morocco (Canberra Weekly) https://canberraweekly.com.au/morocco-on-the-move-a-model-/ 4- Bring the world to your dining table, starting with Morocco (Riot ACT): https://the-riotact.com/bring-the-world-to-your-dini/392217
09.01.2022 In the framework of the celebration of the 21st anniversary of the enthronement of His Majesty Mohammed VI, King of Morocco, Members of the Moroccan Community in Australia and New Zealand shared the following testimonials
09.01.2022 The pre-eminence of the Moroccan initiative for autonomy enshrined in Resolution 2548 by the UN Security Council The United Nations Security Council adopted, on Friday, October 30, 2020, the Resolution 2548, presented by the United States of America and adopted through a written procedure, due to the current sanitary context. This Resolution extends the mandate of MINURSO in the Moroccan Sahara for another year (until the 31st of October 2021). Through the adoption of this Re...Continue reading
08.01.2022 Infrastructure development, a cornerstone for the Kingdoms advance and progress Nowadays, Morocco figures among the Top5 African Countries in terms of infrastructures. Ports, Highways, Railroads and Airports among others constitute a network of infrastructures, aimed at making of the Kingdom an important regional hub. Since 2007, the Kingdom devoted around 4.2 billion US dollars annually to improve its infrastructures. The maritime sector is being boosted by a revamping of...Continue reading
08.01.2022 Moroccan Diplomacy: Prolific activities held all over the recent days Moroccan Diplomacy has been active all over the recent days by holding numerous activities, despite the current sanitary moment, illustrating its strong presence continentally and internationally in conformity with the wise vision of His Majesty Mohammed VI, King of Morocco. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Mr. Nasser Bourita received the US Assistant Secretary...Continue reading
08.01.2022 Participation of the Ambassador in an online meeting with the African Heads of Missions accredited to Canberra The Ambassador of His Majesty the King to Canberra, Mr. Karim Medrek participated, on the 4th of June 2020, in an online meeting with the Group of African Heads of Missions accredited to Canberra to tackle the latest developments with regard to COVID-19 and the upcoming events to be held by the Group. This meeting constituted the occasion for the Ambassador of His Ma...jesty the King to share with the Group the efficient measures taken by the Kingdom, under the wise leadership of His Majesty the King, to face this global pandemic and which have been hailed internationally, notably at the level of the European Commission and the Pan-African Parliament. The Ambassador seized the occasion to congratulate all African countries for the efforts deployed to overcome this sanitary crisis (As the continent recorded the lowest death rate in comparison with the rest of continents), pointing out to the importance of the joint initiative launched by His Majesty the King, aimed at establishing an operational framework to accompany the African countries in their various phases of managing the pandemic. In this regard, Mr. Medrek recalled that this Royal initiative called for the adoption of a pragmatic approach based on the sharing of experiences between the countries of the continent to mitigate the current challenges caused by the Coronavirus crisis, notably at the social and economic levels. Besides, the Ambassador underlined that this sanitary crisis provides also opportunities for the African continent to impose itself as a key actor in the future as it can be high time to put youth and local industry at the core of human development in the continent. This pandemic constitutes also, in view of the Ambassador, an occasion to refocus on the continental priorities, especially by establishing a new model of development in order to respond to the aspiration of Africa where the population is expected to grow considerably in the upcoming decades and where the challenges double equally. Furthermore, the Group of African Ambassadors and High Commissioners discussed the upcoming activities of this Group within this unfortunate and unprecedented sanitary context.
06.01.2022 The Australian authorities took further action in terms of interstate travel to slow down the spread of coronavirus. In this regard, we advice our fellow-citizens to avoid any non-essential travel and to check the links listed below on the following table before planifying an interstate visit.
05.01.2022 The international support to Morocco's legitimate operation in its Sahara to secure the Guerguarate Crossing The International community welcomed Morocco’s full commitment to ceasefire, underlining the legitimate character of the responsible operation undertaken by the Moroccan Royal Armed Forces in order to secure the Guerguarate Crossing located in the Moroccan Sahara, connecting the Kingdom of Morocco to Mauritania, and to put, hence, an end to the polisario’s continuous ...Continue reading
05.01.2022 Casablanca, the Kingdoms Metropolis Casablanca, the largest city of the Kingdom of Morocco, showcases the dynamism of Modern Morocco. It is a real financial locomotive for the National Economy with around 50% of National GDP. Its port drains up to three quarters of national trade while its airport is considered as the largest in the country. The metropolis is also undergoing a transformation of its economy and deploying its strength in the tertiary and services sectors, pa...rticularly in technology. Casablanca is the capital of Art Deco. As one of the most famous cities visited by first time travelers to Morocco, it is renowned for its Art Deco masterpieces admired by architects, interior designers and artists. Visiting Art Deco historic sites on a Casablanca one-day tour is a rewarding way to discover this sprawling cosmopolitan city. The Habous Quarter, the Old Medina, the Corniche, the Ricks Cafe and Morocco Mall are worth-visiting places in this the largest city of the Maghreb region as a whole. Casablanca is also famous for hosting the largest mosque in the country, the second largest in Africa and the 5th largest in the world. It is situated on the Atlantic Ocean, having room for around 25,000 worshippers inside, while a further 80,000 can be accommodated in its courtyard. Its minaret is the world's tallest by 210 metres (around 700 feet). In a century, the humble village of Anfa has grown into a metropolis of over four million people to become one of the largest cities in Africa. Michael Curtiz's unforgettable 1942 film "Casablanca", starring Ingrid Bergman and Humphrey Bogart, made the city widely renowned all over the world.
05.01.2022 The Kingdom of Morocco provides medical assistance for African Peers to combat COVID-19 The Kingdom of Morocco proceeded, under the instructions of His Majesty Mohammed VI, King of Morocco, to send medical supplies to many brotherly African countries. This comes within the framework of the initiative, launched by the Sovereign after consultations with African peers and aimed at establishing an operational framework to accompany these countries in their various phases of manag...ing the Coronavirus. This aid will benefit 15 African countries, belonging to all the sub-regions of the continent, namely: Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Comoros, Congo, Eswatini, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Malawi, Mauritania, Niger, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Senegal, Tanzania, Chad and Zambia. In the same vein, it will provide these countries with protective medical equipment in order to assist them in their fight against the pandemic COVID-19. In this regard, 8 million face masks, 900,000 visors, 600,000 hygiene caps, 60,000 coats, 30,000 liters of hydroalcoholic gel, as well as 75,000 packs of chloroquine and 15,000 packs of Azithromycin have been provided. It is worth mentioning that all the protective products and equipment making up the medical aids sent to African countries have been produced in Morocco by National companies and comply with international standards, notably those of the World Health Organisation. In this sense, the production of masks locally as well as the invention of ventilators among other things reflect the strong belief of Morocco in the reliance on the local industry and competencies, key drivers for continental growth in the upcoming years and decades. The Royal approach hailed, some weeks ago, by the Pan African Parliament (PAP) calls for the adoption of a pragmatic and action-oriented initiative, enabling the sharing of experiences and best practices to address the health, economic and social impact of Coronavirus. As His Majesty the King underlined in previous occasions, Africa has to be more than ever self-reliant and believing in its ability to overcome definitely the COVID-19 crisis as it has shown a lot of resilience so far and proven to be more than prepared to face this pandemic.
05.01.2022 The Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco to Canberra seizes the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan to extend its warmest wishes of welfare and prosperity to all its fellow-citizens in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands countries as well as to all its faithful followers around the world. .
04.01.2022 The Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in Canberra invites its followers to watch todays movie Volubilis by the famous Moroccan Film Director, Faouzi Bensaidi: The movie tells the story of Abdelkader, a security guard and his wife, Malika a domestic employee. Recently married, they are madly in love; they dream of moving in together and of living their love story despite the financial difficulties that they face. One day, Abdelkader experiences a violent and humiliating inc...ident that will turn the couples destiny upside-down. Enjoy the movie with English subtitles (available till the 12th of June) through the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESrxz_WL8f0
04.01.2022 41st anniversary of the recovery of Oued Eddahab The Moroccan people commemorate on August 14, 2020, the 41st anniversary of the recovery of the province of Oued Eddahab, one of the most glorious pages of Moroccos history. This date has been important in the completion of independence and the recovery of the Kingdoms territorial integrity after the period of Protectorate. The recovery of Oued Eddahab has also shown to the world the unwavering attachment of the Moroccan Peop...le to the Alawite Throne and the expression of its constant mobilization for defending their countrys main national cause. On August 14, 1979, Scholars, Dignitaries and Tribal Chiefs of the Province of Oued Eddahab went to the Royal Palace of Rabat to renew their oath of allegiance to His Majesty Hassan II, May He Rest in Peace, thus reaffirming their attachment to their motherland. Through this highly patriotic gesture, the inhabitants of Oued Eddahab proved that they will never give up their Moroccan identity by showing to the whole world that the Sahara is and will always remain Moroccan. The historical return of this beloved part of the Moroccan territory to the homeland was the result of a long struggle over decades undertaken by Morocco to complete its independence and territorial integrity, crowned by the recovery of the city of Tarfaya and Sidi Ifni in 1969 and other parts of the Moroccan Sahara following the Green March in 1975. Nowadays, the province of Oued Ed-Dahab has achieved a qualitative advance in the economic, social and urban areas, as it is now part of the poles of both domestic and foreign investment, particularly in the areas of fishing, equipment, agriculture and tourism. The commemoration of the recovery of the province of Oued Ed-Dahab will always be an opportunity to reflect national values that are the basis of the epics of Morocco and to carry on the mobilization to preserve the Kingdom's unity, going forward in the building and development process of a solid nation from Tangier to Lagouira .
04.01.2022 Morocco's craftship: a rainbow of excellence rooted in the history of a millenary Kingdom Moroccan craftship illustrates an enormous heritage and above all an important cultural aspect, linked to the history and traditions of the Moroccan people, based on the richness and diversity of the Moroccan Society's components. The Kingdom's national artcraft culture is inspired from a mixture between Berber traditions with Arab, Jewish, Andalusian, and other Mediterranean influences.... Moroccan craftship expresses its creativity through multiple shapes and countless materials such as: wood, leather, iron, fabrics and ceramics. A visit to Morocco nowadays, whether to the cosmopolitan Marrakech, Rabat, Casablanca, the ancient walled city of Fez, the coastal city of Essaouira, or the mysterious Routes of the Atlas Mountains, allows travellers to discover the living legacy of these historic influences. In every city, there are hundreds of artists carrying out the skill and art that they inherited from previous generations. The craftship in Morocco continues to develop, meeting the requirements of modernity, as the Moroccan crafts have considerable potentialities enabling it to adapt to the evolution of the national and international markets. Moroccan artists from across the Kingdom have sophisticated their creative effort to produce infinite variations of abstract and geometric motifs. Among the most prominent handicraft traditions in Morocco, we find wood work which is widely renowned in ancient Moroccan cities. Designs of carpets and rugs, known for their perfection, are characterized by symmetry. In terms of Leatherwork, tanneries in Moroccan cities are still excelling in the transformation into soft leather suitable for shoes, bags, cushions, book coversetc. Furthermore, the Kingdom has gained a deserved reputation for good textile productions, especially for the woven and embroidered fabrics. In addition, the craft of jewellery has had a long tradition in Moroccos history. The Skills of Andalusian and Jewish descendants marked the workshops of many Moroccan cities during the last centuries. Moreover, Moroccos markets are full of colourful treasures of the Moroccan Artcraft, among them, a wide variety of pottery. Vases and Pots, redecorated with colourful etchings, sit for sale alongside Tagines, the conical-shaped cooking pots which are typical of Moroccan cuisine. It is worth mentioning that blue and green colours are extensively used in the Moroccan architecture as they denote calmness and relaxation. Most traditional houses known as riad have a small fountain inside as you will see through the following video which highlights the most important aspects of Moroccan Craftship.
04.01.2022 A triple message brought by UNSC Resolution 2548 Following the adoption of Resolution 2548 by the United Nations Security Council, The Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Mr. Nasser Bourita underlined that this Resolution brings a triple message: a message of clarity, firmness and consistency. Minister Bourita noted that it constituted a message of clarity, first of all, in the definition of the real parties to this regional dispute, by ...Continue reading
03.01.2022 Beginning of the Libyan Dialogue in Bouznika, Morocco In the framework of Morocco’s efforts to help Libya, a neighbouring country in the Maghreb region, to overcome its crisis, the Libyan Dialogue between the delegations of the Libyan High Council of State and the Parliament of Tobruk began on the 6th of September 2020 in Bouznika (Near Casablanca). This new round of dialogue comes a few weeks after the visit of the President of the Libyan High Council of State, Khaled Al M...echri and the Speaker of the Libyan Parliament, Aguila Salah, to Morocco, at the invitation of the speaker of the Moroccan House of Representatives. Speaking at the opening session, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Mr. Nasser Bourita recalled the Kingdom’s approach as specified by His Majesty King Mohammed VI, May God Assist Him, insisting on that the Libyan crisis’ solution shall be based on three fundamental principles, namely the Libyan sense of patriotism, the belief in a political solution and the confidence in the capacities of the Libyan High Council of State and the Libyan House of Representatives, as legitimate institutions capable of overcoming obstacles and the commitment to dialogue for the country’s interests, with all the responsibility and ability to overcome circumstantial difficulties. The Minister, highlighting that Morocco favours the approach taken under the United Nations auspices, considers that the Libyan issue should not be a diplomatic issue or the subject of political dissension, but rather one relating to the fate of a brotherly Maghreb country, with which the Kingdom maintains a sincere fraternity and whose stability and security concern the region as a whole. Mr. Bourita underlined, in this regard, that Morocco has neither an agenda, nor an initiative or path, having never agreed to choose among the Libyans. On the contrary, it still considers that the Libyans are brothers and that they have to take responsibility and put Libyan interests above any other consideration. Furthermore, the Minister emphasized that Morocco has always shown the willingness to create the space where the Libyans can discuss in a constructive and positive spirit in order to move forward according to the agenda chosen by Libyans themselves, and to promote an inter-Libyan dialogue without interference in the delegations, nor in the agenda or in the results, adding that the Kingdom will applaud any consent between the Libyans. He highlighted, equally, that Morocco has full confidence in the Libyan parties to continue, without hesitation, on the way out of the crisis and to go beyond the equation of the winner and the loser and the logic of "any gain for one part is a weakening for the other". He also called for a pragmatic and practical dialogue to restore confidence, build understanding, mature ideas and consensus and elaborate agreements with viable ways to exit the crisis.
01.01.2022 His Majesty Mohammed VI, King of Morocco, delivered, on Saturday, a speech to the Nation on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of the Green March. Here follows the full text of the Royal speech: "Praise be to God,...Continue reading
01.01.2022 Beginning of the Libyan Dialogue in Bouznika, Morocco In the framework of Moroccos efforts to help Libya, a neighbouring country in the Maghreb region, to overcome its crisis, the Libyan Dialogue between the delegations of the Libyan High Council of State and the Parliament of Tobruk began on the 6th of September 2020 in Bouznika (Near Casablanca). This new round of dialogue comes a few weeks after the visit of the President of the Libyan High Council of State, Khaled Al M...echri and the Speaker of the Libyan Parliament, Aguila Salah, to Morocco, at the invitation of the speaker of the Moroccan House of Representatives. Speaking at the opening session, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Mr. Nasser Bourita recalled the Kingdoms approach as specified by His Majesty King Mohammed VI, May God Assist Him, insisting on that the Libyan crisis solution shall be based on three fundamental principles, namely the Libyan sense of patriotism, the belief in a political solution and the confidence in the capacities of the Libyan High Council of State and the Libyan House of Representatives, as legitimate institutions capable of overcoming obstacles and the commitment to dialogue for the countrys interests, with all the responsibility and ability to overcome circumstantial difficulties. The Minister, highlighting that Morocco favours the approach taken under the United Nations auspices, considers that the Libyan issue should not be a diplomatic issue or the subject of political dissension, but rather one relating to the fate of a brotherly Maghreb country, with which the Kingdom maintains a sincere fraternity and whose stability and security concern the region as a whole. Mr. Bourita underlined, in this regard, that Morocco has neither an agenda, nor an initiative or path, having never agreed to choose among the Libyans. On the contrary, it still considers that the Libyans are brothers and that they have to take responsibility and put Libyan interests above any other consideration. Furthermore, the Minister emphasized that Morocco has always shown the willingness to create the space where the Libyans can discuss in a constructive and positive spirit in order to move forward according to the agenda chosen by Libyans themselves, and to promote an inter-Libyan dialogue without interference in the delegations, nor in the agenda or in the results, adding that the Kingdom will applaud any consent between the Libyans. He highlighted, equally, that Morocco has full confidence in the Libyan parties to continue, without hesitation, on the way out of the crisis and to go beyond the equation of the winner and the loser and the logic of "any gain for one part is a weakening for the other". He also called for a pragmatic and practical dialogue to restore confidence, build understanding, mature ideas and consensus and elaborate agreements with viable ways to exit the crisis.
01.01.2022 Participation of Morocco in the 75th session of the UN General Assembly The Kingdom of Morocco takes part to the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly, running virtually, due to the current sanitary crisis, under the theme The future we want, the United Nations we need: reaffirming our collective commitment to multilateralism confronting COVID-19 through effective multilateral action. The participation of the Kingdom in this session reflects the Kingdom’s u...Continue reading
