As a reminder, the Government of Morocco has extended the country’s “Health State of Emergency” until July 10 as part of its emergency measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. All regularly scheduled commercial flights to and from Morocco remain suspended. The Government of Morocco has not announced when it will allow international flights to resume ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 24 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert
The Government of Morocco has extended the country’s “Health State of Emergency” until July 10 as part of its emergency measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. The government also announced the gradual resumption of a limited number of commercial activities. It classified each region of Morocco into Zone 1 and Zone 2, with Zone 1 allowing more ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 10 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert
U.S. SPECIAL REPATRIATION FLIGHT TO WASHINGTON, DC (THROUGH IRELAND) – FRIDAY, JUNE 19 AT 2:00 PM As part of the Government of Morocco’s emergency response to COVID-19, all regularly scheduled commercial flights to and from Morocco remain suspended. At this time, the U.S. Consulate General in Casablanca is arranging an additional special repatriation flight for U.S. citizens ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 28 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert
The Government of Morocco has announced that the country’s “Health State of Emergency” has been extended and will remain in effect until June 10 as part of its emergency measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. During this period, movement during the day should be limited to work, grocery shopping, medical care, purchasing medicine/medical supplies, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 18 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. EMBASSY RABAT Notice of Funding Opportunity Funding Opportunity Title: Academy for Women Entrepreneurs, Open Cooperative Agreement 2020 Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-MOROCCO-FY20-06 Deadline for Applications: Sunday, June 07, 2020 CFDA Number: 19.040 Total Amount Available: $18,000 – $25,000 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy in Morocco is pleased to announce the open ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 7 May, 2020 | Topics: News, Public Affairs
Today, April 28, the United States Mission to Morocco through the office of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) transferred a supply of personal protective equipment to laboratory technicians at the Institute of National Hygiene in Rabat. This equipment goes directly to safeguarding the lives of Morocco’s healthcare workers who are on the front lines ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 30 April, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases
Message for U.S. Citizens: Ramadan Observance in Morocco Morocco is expected to begin celebrating Ramadan on Friday, April 24. During this holy month, Muslims abstain from food, drink (including water), and smoking during daylight hours. While non-Muslims are not obligated to follow these rules, they should be mindful of cultural expectations when in public. The ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 23 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
As part of its emergency response to COVID-19, the Government of Morocco has announced that all regularly scheduled commercial flights to and from Morocco are suspended until at least May 31. At this time, the U.S. Consulate General in Casablanca is arranging a special evacuation flight for remaining U.S. citizens and, space permitting, U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 21 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
The Government of Morocco has announced that the country’s “Health State of Emergency” has been extended and will remain in effect until May 20 as part of its emergency measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. During this period, movement during the day should be limited to work, grocery shopping, medical care, purchasing medicine/medical supplies, and emergency ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 18 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. EMBASSY RABAT Notice of Funding Opportunity Funding Opportunity Title: “NASA Space Apps Challenge Hackathon” Cooperative Agreement 2020 Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-MOROCCO-FY20-05 Date of Posting Award: April 07, 2020 Deadline for Applications: May 10, 2020 CFDA Number: 19.040 Total Amount Available: $30,000 – $40,000 Number of Awards: One PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 9 April, 2020 | Topics: News
The U.S. Mission to Morocco continues to explore all options for U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents remaining in Morocco who wish to return to the United States, including a potential special evacuation flight from Casablanca to London mid-to-late this week. If the flight is finalized, U.S. citizens will be required to pay up front the cost ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 5 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
The U.S. Mission to Morocco continues to explore all options for U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents remaining in Morocco who wish to return to the United States, including a potential special evacuation flight from Casablanca to London mid-to-late this week. If the flight is finalized, U.S. citizens will be required to pay up front the cost ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 5 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
As a reminder, the Government of Morocco has announced a “Health State of Emergency,” which will remain in effect until April 20, as part of its emergency measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. During this period, movement during the day should be limited to work, shopping, medical care, purchasing medicine/medical supplies, and emergency situations ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 27 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Thursday, March 26, 2020 RABAT – Today, the United States Government has provided MAD 6.6 million ($670,000) to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Morocco from the Emergency Reserve Fund for Contagious Infectious Diseases at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). USAID is providing these funds to the World Health Organization (WHO) under the Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan (SPRP) to stop further transmission of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 26 March, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases
On March 17, 2020, the Ministry of Interior announced that foreigners who recently entered Morocco and were unable to depart the country within 90 days due to the closure of borders and airspace will be permitted to exit without a fine (when the borders and airspace reopen), even if they are not in possession of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 26 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert
The Government of Morocco has announced that the country’s “Health State of Emergency” will remain in effect until April 20, as part of its emergency measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. During this period, movement during the day should be limited to work, shopping, medical care, purchasing medicine/medical supplies, and emergency situations only. Train and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 24 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert
By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 23 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude All, Notification
The Moroccan Government’s Health Alert remains in effect. Movement during the day should be limited to work, shopping, medical care, purchasing medicine/medical supplies, and emergency situations only. During the 6 PM to 6 AM curfew, movement restrictions will be strictly enforced. Travelers should expect to be stopped and questioned by police if transiting during these hours.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 21 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Event: There are special U.S. charter flights leaving Marrakesh Airport today, Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, and 5:00 PM. Actions to Take: Please proceed to the Marrakesh Airport as soon as possible if you would like to be on one of these flights today. There will be U.S. Embassy and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 21 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Rabat, Morocco (March 20, 2020) Location: Morocco Event: The Government of Morocco has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19: a “Health State of Emergency” will take effect as of Friday, March 20 at 6:00 p.m. until further notice. The Morocco Ministry of Health confirmed 66 cases of COVID-19 in the country. This includes a curfew between the hours of 6:00 pm and 6:00 ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 20 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Health Issues
In the Department of State’s March 19, 2020 COVID-19 Update, the Department of State advised U.S. citizens to
avoid all international travel at this time due to the global impact of COVID-19. Moroccan airspace will close indefinitely on Sunday morning March 22. We strongly encourage U.S. citizens to depart Morocco. The U.S. Mission to Morocco coordinated charter flights on ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 20 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
We recognize this has been a challenging period for many of our fellow Americans, particularly those of you seeking to depart Morocco. The Department of State and the U.S. Mission to Morocco have arranged special chartered flights for U.S. citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents departing Marrakech International Airport on Friday, March 20, 2020, beginning ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 20 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services
Location: Morocco, countrywide Event: The Government of Morocco has announced the closure of all international travel in and out of Morocco. The U.S. Embassy and Consulate General are exploring all options for U.S. citizens who remain in Morocco. British Airways, Easy Jet, Ryan Air, and TUI may be flying a limited number of emergency commercial flights this ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 17 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Health Alert – U.S. Consulate General Casablanca, Morocco March 15, 2020 Location: Morocco, countrywide Event: The government of Morocco has announced the closure of all international travel in and out of Morocco. The U.S. Embassy and Consulate General understand the challenges the rapidly evolving international response to the COVID-19 pandemic has caused U.S. citizens seeking to return ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 15 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location: Morocco, countrywide Event: The Department of State has advised U.S. citizens to reconsider travel abroad due to the global impact of COVID-19. For more information, see the Department’s
Global Health Advisory . To contain the spread of COVID-19, the Government of Morocco has cancelled most flights between Morocco and European cities. Morocco has suspended all flights to Algeria, Belgium, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 14 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert
On March 11, 2020, the U.S. Department of State released the annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, which include Morocco and Western Sahara. The U.S. Embassy in Rabat follows human rights throughout the country and works closely with the Government of Morocco, as well as with the National Council on Human Rights and the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 11 March, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, News, Press Releases
03/05/2020 05:44 PM EST Office of the Spokesperson The United States, Poland, Morocco, and Kenya convened the Warsaw Process Counterterrorism and Illicit Finance working group, hosted by the Government of Morocco in Marrakech on March 4-5, 2020. Fifty-five delegations, including international organizations, from around the world participated in the working group. Delegations discussed the ever-changing ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 6 March, 2020 | Topics: News
PRESS RELEASE USAID CONVENES REGIONAL POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SYMPOSIUM Monday, March 2, 2019 This is a press release from USAID. TANGIER, MOROCCO — From March 2-4, 2020, the Positive Youth Development (PYD) Symposium will take place in Tangier, bringing together government officials, subject matter experts, and practitioners on youth development from around the Middle East ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 28 February, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases
U.S. Department of State U.S. Embassy Rabat Notice of Funding Opportunity Funding Opportunity Title: Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2020 Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-MOROCCO-FY20-03 Deadline for Applications: Sunday, March 08, 2020 CFDA Number: ECA Funds (Education Cultural Affairs) Expected Amount of Funding: $5,000.00 to $25,000.00 The Embassy of the United States in Rabat ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 11 February, 2020 | Topics: Alumni, Culture, Education
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. EMBASSY RABAT Notice of Funding Opportunity Funding Opportunity Title: 80 Years of Exchanges Professional Development Seminars Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-MOROCCO-FY20-02 Deadline for Applications: Saturday, February 29, 2020 CFDA Number: 19.040 Total Amount Available: $40,000.00 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Public Affairs Office of the U.S. Embassy in Rabat ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 27 January, 2020 | Topics: Education
The U.S. Mission to Morocco is pleased to announce the publication of
this guidebook for Moroccan handicraft exporters. Produced in partnership with the United States Department of Commerce’s Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP), the guide aims to help artisans, particularly rural women, and handicraft businesses take full advantage of the US-Morocco free trade agreement. The craft sector not ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 16 January, 2020 | Topics: News, Trade, U.S. & Morocco
Location: Morocco, countrywide Event: Due to heightened tensions in Iraq and the region, the U.S. Embassy in Rabat and the U.S. Consulate General in Casablanca strongly encourage U.S. citizens to maintain a high level of vigilance and practice good situational awareness. While we are not aware of specific, credible threats against U.S. citizens in Morocco ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 3 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert
NOVEMBER 7-8, 2019 On November 7-8, Advisor to the President of the United States of America, Ivanka Trump and CEO of the Millennium Challenge Corporation Sean Cairncross, paid a visit to the Kingdom of Morocco to discuss ways to deepen our bilateral partnership and strategies to advance women’s economic empowerment through the Women’s Global Development ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 9 November, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
MEDIA NOTE
OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON OCTOBER 22, 2019 Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo and Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates Nasser Bourita met today at the State Department and reviewed the close and productive partnership between the United States and Morocco. They discussed areas for future U.S.-Moroccan cooperation within the framework of the U.S.-Morocco ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 23 October, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
The United States Consulate General in Casablanca is conducting a conference between American and Moroccan construction companies in support of construction projects for our new Consulate building. The conference will be held at the Barcelo Anfa Casablanca Hotel on July 26, 2019 between 10:00 am and 16:00 pm. All interested Moroccan contractors should prepare a ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 16 July, 2019 | Topics: Commercial Opportunities, News
On March 13, 2019, the U.S. Department of State released the annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, which include Morocco and Western Sahara. The U.S. Embassy in Rabat follows human rights throughout the country and works closely with the Government of Morocco, as well as with other partners such as the National Council on ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 5 June, 2019 | Topics: Events, News
Medical Exam Instructions All immigrant visa applicants, regardless of age, require a medical examination prior to the issuance of a visa. Only a physician accredited by the U.S. Consulate can perform this exam. It is your responsibility to schedule a medical exam with one of the doctors listed below before your visa interview appointment at ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 15 May, 2019 | Topics: Immigrant Visas
What is Moonshot Morocco? On July 20, 1969, millions of people across the world watched as Commander Neil Armstrong became the first human to set foot on the moon, taking “one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” To celebrate the spirit of risk-taking, innovation, and achieving the seemingly impossible, the U.S. Mission ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 28 March, 2019 | Topics: Culture, Events
11/13/2018 05:09 PM EST Notice to the Press Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC November 13, 2018 The United States of America and the Kingdom of the Netherlands will co-host the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) launch, and celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week, on November 15 at the Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House in New York ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 14 November, 2018 | Topics: Education, News
A CHRONICLE OF IRAN’S DESTRUCTIVE ACTIVITIES Read the full article
here Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 30 October, 2018 | Topics: News
The 20th Anniversary of the International Religious Freedom Act October 27, 1998-2018 This year marks the 20th anniversary of America’s International Religious Freedom Act, which made the promotion of religious freedom a U.S. foreign policy priority. We reaffirm our stance that all people, in every country, deserve to exercise their right to live according to their ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 26 October, 2018 | Topics: News
For Immediate Release Contact: Christine Shiau Assistant Director The Aspen Institute
Christine.Shiau@aspeninstitute.org stevensinitiative.org Washington, DC, August 8, 2018 — The Stevens Initiative today opened the 2018 competition to fund virtual exchange programs in the United States and the Middle East and North Africa in order to help young people gain the collaboration, language, problem-solving skills, technical and vocational skills, as ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 9 August, 2018 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
[As delivered] Good evening, Your Excellency Abdelhak Lemrini, Spokesman of the Royal Palace, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you all for joining us this evening in celebration of the 242nd birthday of the United States of America. I am honored to welcome you to Villa America on behalf of all the American and Moroccan staff of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 3 July, 2018 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Deputy Chief of Mission, U.S. & Morocco
Special Presidential Envoy for Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS, Brett McGurk met with Moroccan Foreign Minister Bourita and senior government officials in a Defeat ISIS Coalition meeting hosted by the Moroccan government to discuss a range of political, economic, and security issues, including Morocco’s important contributions to the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS.
Media note source Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 26 June, 2018 | Topics: Economic Affairs, Economic Issues, Events, Government Offices, Political Affairs
The U.S. Embassy in Morocco is pleased to announce the launch of the 2018 “My Summer of Discovery” initiative that seeks to inspire young Moroccans to explore science, arts, and English language learning through American-style summer camps held in cities and provinces across Morocco. This summer, more than 1,500 young Moroccans from 9 regions will ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 14 May, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
Location: Morocco Event: The U.S. government remains concerned that terrorists are intent on targeting U.S. citizens, including children. Terrorists may employ a variety of tactics, such as violent assaults and kidnappings. In the past they have used knives, guns, and vehicles as ramming devices. They may target schools, hospitals, churches, tourist locations, transportation hubs, and other public ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 9 May, 2018 | Topics: Alert
The U.S. Department of State’s Office of the Inspector General continues to receive credible information that bad actors are targeting vendors overseas in an effort to defraud foreign businesses. The current scheme, affecting posts in the Bureaus of Near Eastern and African Affairs, involves unknown individuals purporting to be contracting officials from Department posts who ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 25 April, 2018 | Topics: Alert
AGADIR, Morocco – Allies and partners from 15 countries representing Africa, Europe, and North America are participating in a combined multilateral exercise which will take place until the end of April in Morocco and Tunisia. Approximately 900 U.S. military personnel have arrived in the Kingdom of Morocco to take part in exercise AFRICAN LION 18. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 18 April, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases
Location: Casablanca, Morocco – Mohammed V Stadium Event: A Soccer match between popular Casablanca teams Raja and Wydad is scheduled to take place at Casablanca’s Mohammed V stadium on Saturday February 10th at 3:00 pm. A massive turnout of fans is expected to attend this match. We anticipate large amounts of traffic as well as ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 9 February, 2018 | Topics: Alert
After El Mahdi participated in
MEPI Student Leaders program of 2015, he joined the Environmental Youth Program (EYA) project campaigning for conservation and climate change action through social media, video production, and community events, along with a group of six Moroccan young activists mentored by local NGO Dar Si Hmad. El Mahdi started as a team member in May ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 23 January, 2018 | Topics: Alumni
The U.S. Department of State U.S.-Middle East Partnership Initiative Announces the Tomorrow’s Leaders Scholarship Program The U.S. Department of State’s U.S.-Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) and AMIDEAST are pleased to announce this year’s recruitment for the Tomorrow’s Leaders Scholarship Program. The Tomorrow’s Leaders Scholarship Program is a MEPI initiative for capable and highly ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 4 December, 2017 | Topics: Scholarships and Exchanges
Program dates are June and July 2018 – specific dates will come soon. The application deadline is Sunday, December 3, 2017. No late applications will be accepted. The U.S. Embassy in Morocco is pleased to announce the call for applications for the 2018 Study of the U.S. Institute for Student Leaders on Social Entrepreneurship. Program Description ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 3 November, 2017 | Topics: Scholarships and Exchanges
The Moroccan American Commission for Educational and Cultural Exchanges (MACECE) Applications are invited from U.S. citizens for the position of Executive Secretary, who serves as the Director of the Moroccan American Commission for Educational and Cultural Exchanges (MACECE), a bi-national educational foundation that administers the Fulbright Exchange Program in Morocco. MACECE was founded 35 years ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 1 November, 2017 | Topics: Job Opportunities
This particular institute is open ONLY to Moroccan female applicants. Program dates are June and August 2018 – specific dates will come soon. The U.S. Embassy in Morocco is pleased to announce the call for applications for the 2018 Study of the U.S. Institute for Student Leaders on Women’s Leadership. Program Description The Study of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 31 October, 2017 | Topics: Alumni, Scholarships and Exchanges
Applications for the 2018 MEPI Student Leaders Program are now OPEN! The U.S. Embassy in Morocco is pleased to announce the call for applications for the 2018 Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) Student Leaders Program that will be held at a university in the United States June 25 – August 4, 2018. PROGRAM DETAILS: ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 24 October, 2017 | Topics: Alumni, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S.
Due to technical issues, the Department of State will restart the registration period for DV-2019. The new registration period for DV-2019 opens for electronic entries at noon, Eastern Daylight Time, Wednesday, October 18, 2017, and closes at noon, Eastern Standard Time, Wednesday, November 22, 2017. All entries made prior to October 18, 2017, will need ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 18 October, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Visas
UNITED STATES MISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS Office of Press and Public Diplomacy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 4, 2017 Ambassador Haley Delivers Remarks at an Emergency UN Security Council Meeting on North Korea Ambassador Nikki Haley, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, delivered remarks at an emergency UN Security Council briefing on North Korea. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 5 September, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases
Press Operations Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis Sept. 3, 2017 We had a small group national security meeting today with the President and the Vice President about the latest provocation on the Korean peninsula. We have many military options, and the President wanted to be briefed on each one of them. We made clear ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 5 September, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Press Statement Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC August 31, 2017 As the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca and Medina comes to a close, I wish Muslims across the globe a meaningful and blessed Eid al-Adha. Eid al-Adha, also known as the ‘Festival of Sacrifice,’ is a special time when millions of Muslims ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 5 September, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 25, 2017 President Donald J. Trump Proclaims August 26, 2017, as Women’s Equality Day WOMEN’S EQUALITY DAY, 2017 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION On August 26, 1920, America ratified the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 28 August, 2017 | Topics: News
The annual Report to Congress on International Religious Freedom – the International Religious Freedom Report – describes the status of religious freedom in every country. The report covers government policies violating religious belief and practices of groups, religious denominations and individuals, and U.S. policies to promote religious freedom around the world. The U.S. Department of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 16 August, 2017 | Topics: Reports
“My Summer of Discovery” 2017 Camp Initiative Launched This summer, one thousand youth are participating in the U.S. Embassy’s “My Summer of Discovery” 2017 camp initiative. These camps are inspiring Moroccan youth to reach their goals. The U.S. Department of State has awarded a total of $123,707 (1,192,535 MAD) to 11 organizations offering ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 14 July, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases
Four Moroccan students participate in TechGirls program in the United States The U.S. Department of State’s TechGirls initiative empowers girls around the world to become leaders in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. This year, the U.S. Embassy in Rabat is pleased to announce that 4 Teenage girls from Morocco will participate in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 12 July, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases
Marhabah, Bienvenue, Welcome. Dear Ministers, Esteemed Royal Counselors, Ministers-delegate and Secretaries General, Members of Parliament, Ambassadors and friends from the diplomatic corps, military officials, distinguished guests, colleagues, and my fellow Americans: It is an honor to have you here, at the new Villa America. Before I go further, I would like to thank the many ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 12 July, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Speeches
For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY TILLERSON July 9, 2017 Liberation of Mosul On behalf of President Trump and the American people, I congratulate Prime Minister Abadi and the Iraqi people on their liberation of Mosul. This is a critical milestone in the global fight against ISIS, and underscores the success ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 11 July, 2017 | Topics: News
May 26, 2017 Statement from President Donald J. Trump on Ramadan On behalf of the American people, I would like to wish all Muslims a joyful Ramadan. During this month of fasting from dawn to dusk, many Muslims in America and around the world will find meaning and inspiration in acts of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 30 May, 2017 | Topics: News
Remarks as prepared for delivery Thank You. I want to thank King Salman for his extraordinary words, and the magnificent Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for hosting today’s summit. I am honored to be received by such gracious hosts. I have always heard about the splendor of your country and the kindness of your citizens, but ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 22 May, 2017 | Topics: News
U.S. Charge d’Affaires Stephanie Miley, Utah National Guard Adjutant General MG Jefferson Burton, MajGen Burke Whitman, and Governor of Tata Hassan Khalil participated in
#AfricanLion2017 ’s Humanitarian Civil Assistance Mission Distinguished Visitor Day on April 23 in Taourirt village in Tata province. Members of the
Utah Air National Guard , along with personnel from Arizona and Colorado, and nurses ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 25 April, 2017 | Topics: Events
Office of the Press Secretary ________________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release April 6, 2017 STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT TRUMP ON SYRIA Mar-a-Lago, Florida 9:40 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: My fellow Americans: On Tuesday, Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad launched a horrible chemical weapons attack on innocent civilians. Using a deadly nerve agent, Assad choked out the lives ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 7 April, 2017 | Topics: News
The Exchange (link-
http://www.exchangevocal.com/ ) is an American A Cappella Quintet. All the sounds are formed by the human voice, from the lyrics to the drums. The international phenomenon was formed by Christopher Diaz and Aaron Sperber during NBC’s The SingOff, and they were soon joined by Jamal Moore and Richard Steighner and added Alfredo Austin ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 5 April, 2017 | Topics: Events, News
The U.S. Embassy in Morocco is pleased to welcome an energetic American vocal group, The Exchange (link –
http://www.exchangevocal.com/ ), to perform in Morocco from April 25-29, 2017. The high energy youth-focused American band will travel here as part of a multi-country tour and they are looking forward to meeting Moroccan fans during their stops in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 5 April, 2017 | Topics: Events, News
By Thomas A. Shannon, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs on March 29, 2017 First Lady Melania Trump, today, honored 13 extraordinary women with the Secretary of State’s International Women of Courage Award. This award recognizes women around the globe who have shown exceptional courage and leadership in advocating for women’s rights, empowerment, and justice, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 30 March, 2017 | Topics: Events, News
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), in consultation with relevant Departments and Agencies, has determined it is prudent to enhance security, to include airport security procedures for passengers at certain last point of departure airports to the United States. These enhancements include more stringent measures applied to 10 specific airports, to include Mohammed V Airport in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 21 March, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Release Date: March 21, 2017 Office of Public Affairs Contact: 202-282-8010 Overview: Change to international travel carry-on items Evaluated intelligence indicates that terrorist groups continue to target commercial aviation and are aggressively pursuing innovative methods to undertake their attacks, to include smuggling explosive devices in various consumer items. Based on this information, Secretary of Homeland ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 21 March, 2017 | Topics: News, Official Reports
Release Date: March 6, 2017 March 6, 2017 11:30 a.m. EST Office of Public Affairs Contact: 202-282-8010 Q1. Who is subject to the suspension of entry under the Executive Order? Per the Executive Order, foreign nationals from Sudan, Syria, Iran, Libya, Somalia, and Yemen, who are outside the United States and who did not have ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 7 March, 2017 | Topics: News
Remarks Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Ronald Reagan Building Washington, DC March 6, 2017 SECRETARY TILLERSON: Hello. Good morning and thank you for joining us. The executive order signed by the President earlier today, Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States, is a vital measure for strengthening our national security. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 7 March, 2017 | Topics: News
On March 3, 2017, the U.S. Department of State released the 2016 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, which include Morocco and the Western Sahara. The United States would like to recognize the positive steps that Morocco took in 2016 to strengthen its respect for human rights. The U.S. Embassy appreciates the Government of Morocco’s ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 3 March, 2017 | Topics: Events, Human Rights, News, Official Reports, Press Releases, Reports
Just voted in November? Still traveling or living overseas? You should register and request your absentee ballot to vote again in 2017 to ensure your election office knows where to send your ballot for any upcoming special elections for federal office. Some states are also holding gubernatorial or other statewide elections this year. The Federal Voting Assistance ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 7 February, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Consulate in Casablanca, Morocco would like to remind all U.S. citizens in Morocco of the importance of maintaining a high state of personal security awareness. Due to several recent protests and demonstrations by Casablanca taxi drivers against Smartphone-based for-hire vehicle services or online ride-sharing platforms, as well as reported incidents of harassment involving taxi ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 27 January, 2017 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Security & Emergency Messages
Statement by Ambassador Dwight Bush on the 2016 U.S. Presidential Elections Americans throughout the United States went to the polls on November 8 to cast their ballots for the next President of our nation. As an American citizen, there is something truly special about watching the results come in, seeing history being made, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 9 November, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases
Remarks by Ambassador Dwight Bush at Mohammed V University at a Speech by Mr. Brad Smith, Microsoft’s President and Chief Legal Officer Tuesday, October 18, 5-6PM As prepared for delivery Thank you Dr. Amzazi for hosting us here today. It is a great pleasure to see here today some of Morocco’s finest technology students, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 19 October, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
Girls from
#Morocco and
#Liberia discussed education and their hopes for the future with the First Lady
Michelle Obama ,
Glamour editor-in-chief Cindi Leive and actress and activist
Yara Shahidi . Ambassador Bush said that it was too cool to be with the Moroccan girls at The Newseum!
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 13 October, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, Events, News, Photo Gallery
The Bushes were very pleased to meet the Moroccan girls at the
The White House for the premiere of
CNN ‘s documentary “We Will Rise” featuring Moroccan and Liberian girls and their conversations with First Lady
Michelle Obama .
#LetGirlsLearn #DayOfTheGirl #WeWillRise Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 12 October, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Photo Gallery
The
#LetGirlsLearn group had an awesome time at the White House for the premiere of CNN’s documentary “We Will Rise” featuring Moroccan and Liberian young women and their conversations with First Lady Michelle Obama.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 11 October, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Photo Gallery
On Saturday October 8, twenty-one Moroccan girls boarded a Royal Air Maroc flight destined for Washington, DC to meet U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama at the
White House . The girls will continue the conversation that they started with the First Lady when she visited Marrakech in June where they discussed their shared commitment to education as ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 8 October, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases
Ambassador Bush welcomed 109 new
Peace Corps trainees to Morocco. After intensive language and cultural training, these trainees will join 54 others already working on youth projects in communities all over Morocco. Ambassador Bush encouraged this year’s new trainees to continue building the bridges of cultural understanding between the people of Morocco and the people of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 28 September, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News
On Monday September 26 Ambassador Bush held an event in honor of Search for Common Ground’s President Shamil Idriss who was visiting Morocco with the organization’s leadership to learn about the NGO’s efforts to promote greater stability and social cohesion in the region. Event guests included the Ambassador to Britain & Northern Ireland Karen Betts, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 26 September, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News
Ambassador Bush gave a speech at the Royal Institute for Strategic Studies (
Institut Royal des Etudes Stratégiques, Maroc (IRES-Page officielle) about the U.S.-Moroccan strategic relationship to a group of Moroccan officials, representatives of civil society and the private sector. The Ambassador talked about the importance and breadth of our relationship, and opportunities to continue collaborating in the face of regional and global ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 26 September, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, U.S. & Morocco
Ambassador Bush met with Penitentiary Administration (DGAPR) Delegate General Tamek on September 22nd and signed a bilateral agreement that allows the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) to use $3 million to cooperate with and support the Penitentiary Administration’s reform and modernization agenda. This agreement is a symbol of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 21 September, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Economic Issues, News, U.S. & Morocco
Ambassador Bush visited the
Connect Institute to meet with the participants of the Empowering Moroccan Youth (EMY) program. He talked about the importance of activities like sports to help develop the mind, body, and spirit. Twenty young people shared about their experiences at the Institute, and even performed some music! EMY is made possible through a grant ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 19 September, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Culture, Education, Events, News
Ambassador Bush was pleased to serve as a celebrity judge during the
#USMoroccoFoodWeek chef’s showcase event in
Agadir, Morocco yesterday. Congrats to Chefs Kirsten & Mandy Dixon, Mimi Ettahiri and Najat Kaanache for a fun night of creativity and exchange for #USMoroccoFoodWeek! And thanks to the thousands of folks who joined us to watch the action!
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 19 September, 2016 | Topics: Culture, Events, News
Ambassador Bush talked about the importance of activities like sports to help develop the mind, body, and spirit. Twenty young people shared about their experiences at the Institute, and even performed some music! EMY is made possible through a grant from the State Department’s
MEPI RO Rabat .
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 18 September, 2016 | Topics: News
“as prepared for delivery” Thank you, Minister-Delegate Draiss, for your remarks, and for Morocco’s gracious hospitality in hosting the inaugural conference of this important initiative. A good morning and welcome, to this, the inaugural meeting of the joint UN Counter-Terrorism Center-GCTF Border Security Initiative. Since 2011, the GCTF has earned a reputation as an effective, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 22 July, 2016 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission
U.S. Ambassador Bush just returned from his second trip to Oujda, where he celebrated the opening of the International Rai Festival, one of Morocco’s top musical events, drawing fans from all over Morocco, Algeria and Europe. While in Oujda, he met with the Wali of the Oriental region, Mohamed Mhidia, held a roundtable with youth ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 22 July, 2016 | Topics: News
By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 22 July, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: John Kerry
My friend, Sayed Raees El Hokouma Benkirane, Esteemed Royal Counselors, Ministers, and Members of Parliament, Fellow Ambassadors and friends from the diplomatic corps, Distinguished guests, colleagues, and my fellow Americans. Assalamu aleikum, bonsoir, good evening. Thank you for joining us for this celebration of the 240th anniversary of independence of the United States of America. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 12 July, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador
National Day Event at U.S. Embassy Rabat July 12, 2016 My friend, Sayed Raees El Hokouma Benkirane, Esteemed Royal Counselors, Ministers, and Members of Parliament, Fellow Ambassadors and friends from the diplomatic corps, Distinguished guests, colleagues, and my fellow Americans. Assalamu aleikum, bonsoir, good evening. Thank you for joining us for this celebration of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 12 July, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
On Tuesday and Wednesday, June 28-29, 2016, First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama will travel to Marrakech, Morocco. On June 28, the First Lady—joined by Meryl Streep, also an advocate for girls’ education, and Freida Pinto—will participate in a conversation with adolescent Moroccan girls moderated by CNN’s Isha Sesay. In the discussion, participants ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 23 June, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases
The U.S. Consulate General in Casablanca, Morocco, provides routine consular services by appointment to all U.S. citizens visiting or resident in Morocco. DURING RAMADAN, AMERICAN CITIZEN SERVICES HOURS WILL BE FROM 8.00 AM AND 12.00PM
Schedule an appointment for passport, notary or other services (NOT including visa services. Do not use this link to schedule an appointment to record a birth; instead, see the instructions at
Report of Birth Abroad . NEW ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 1 June, 2016 | Topics: U.S. Citizen Services
Ambassador Bush 50th Anniversary of AmCham in Morocco Villa Mirador May 13, 2016 Thank you, Rabia, and thank you Walter and the members of the Board of AmCham for including me in this great event to mark the 50th anniversary of the American Chamber of Commerce in Morocco. Congratulations to you, your staff, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 13 May, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador
As prepared Ambassador Bush 50th Anniversary of AmCham in Morocco Villa Mirador May 13, 2016 Thank you, Rabia, and thank you Walter and the members of the Board of AmCham for including me in this great event to mark the 50th anniversary of the American Chamber of Commerce in Morocco. Congratulations to you, your ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 13 May, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
Ambassador Bush NPS 100th Anniversary/Sister Park Signing Ceremony Toubkal National Park May 11, 2016 High Commissioner, distinguished Wali of Marrakech, honorable President, honorable Governor, honored guests, and environmental advocates, good morning! It is a pleasure to be here with you today to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the United States National Park Service and launch ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 11 May, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador
As prepared Ambassador Bush NPS 100th Anniversary/Sister Park Signing Ceremony Toubkal National Park May 11, 2016 High Commissioner, distinguished Wali of Marrakech, honorable President, honorable Governor, honored guests, and environmental advocates, good morning! It is a pleasure to be here with you today to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the United States National Park Service ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 11 May, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
Ambassador Bush’s Remarks 2016 Marrakech Air Show, American Pavilion Opening Wednesday, April 27, 2016 To my distinguished Moroccan hosts and to the impressive group of U.S. company representatives gathered today in the USA pavilion, as the U.S. Ambassador to Morocco, I am so pleased to participate once again in the Marrakech Air Show. I wish ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 27 April, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador
as prepared Ambassador Bush’s Remarks 2016 Marrakech Air Show, American Pavilion Opening Wednesday, April 27, 2016 To my distinguished Moroccan hosts and to the impressive group of U.S. company representatives gathered today in the USA pavilion, as the U.S. Ambassador to Morocco, I am so pleased to participate once again in the Marrakech Air Show. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 27 April, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
Ambassador Bush Draft Remarks Visit to Ibn Tofail University Ibn Tofail University campus April 20, 2016 President Midaoui, faculty members and most importantly all of the students here today, good morning! I have heard such wonderful things about Ibn Tofail University for some time now, and I am so happy that today I have ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 20 April, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador
As delivered Ambassador Bush Draft Remarks Visit to Ibn Tofail University Ibn Tofail University campus April 20, 2016 President Midaoui, faculty members and most importantly all of the students here today, good morning! I have heard such wonderful things about Ibn Tofail University for some time now, and I am so happy that today ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 20 April, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
On April 13, 2016, the U.S. Department of State released the 2015 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, which include Morocco and the Western Sahara. In commenting on the release of the reports, which have been mandated by the U.S. Congress since 1977, Ambassador Dwight L. Bush, Sr., said: “The United States would like to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 18 April, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases
On April 14th, 2016, women representing eight of the main political parties and coming from all corners of Morocco came together for the launch of the, “Elections 2016: Women @ the Forefront” Conference to share successful strategies for gaining elected office and discuss how women can advocate for greater leadership roles within their political parties. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 14 April, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases
Ambassador Bush Draft Remarks TALIM 40th Anniversary in Tangier Villa Sidi Hosni April 7th, 2016 Good evening friends and supporters of the Tangier American Legation Institute for Moroccan Studies, known by all of us as TALIM. It is a pleasure to be here with you tonight to celebrate TALIM’s 40thanniversary and the enduring friendship between ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 7 April, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador
“As prepared for delivery” Ambassador Bush Draft Remarks TALIM 40th Anniversary in Tangier Villa Sidi Hosni April 7th, 2016 Good evening friends and supporters of the Tangier American Legation Institute for Moroccan Studies, known by all of us as TALIM. It is a pleasure to be here with you tonight to celebrate TALIM’s 40thanniversary and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 7 April, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
On March 23rd, United States Ambassador Dwight L. Bush, Sr. visited the International University of Rabat for its 2016 America Day, where he met with the university’s president Noureddine Mouaddib, toured the campus and held a roundtable with UIR students and faculty. Nearly 200 students took part America Day to learn more about studying in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 25 March, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases
Ambassador Bush Remarks Crowdfunding Conference Sofitel in Rabat March 22, 2016 Distinguished and honored guests, fellow Ambassadors, business leaders, entrepreneurs: Good Morning and Welcome! As you all know, almost a year and a half ago Morocco was at the center of the entrepreneurial universe, when Morocco hosted the highly successful Global Entrepreneurship Summit, which included ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 22 March, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador
As delivered Ambassador Bush Remarks Crowdfunding Conference Sofitel in Rabat March 22, 2016 Distinguished and honored guests, fellow Ambassadors, business leaders, entrepreneurs: Good Morning and Welcome! As you all know, almost a year and a half ago Morocco was at the center of the entrepreneurial universe, when Morocco hosted the highly successful Global Entrepreneurship Summit, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 22 March, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 23 December, 2015 | Topics: Ambassador, Video
Today marks the start of the 8th annual Global Entrepreneurship Week. For the next seven days, we at the U.S. Embassy – together with citizens of Morocco and 160 countries around the world – will celebrate not only the concept of entrepreneurship, but its practitioners: the innovators and job creators who bring ideas to life, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 16 November, 2015 | Topics: Ambassador
Operation Smile Morocco Hosts CG Theriot and American International Women’s Club of Casablanca: On November 2, the Casablanca headquarters of Operation Smile Morocco welcomed CG Theriot and a large delegation from the American International Women’s Club of Casablanca (AIWCC). The first Monday of the month is when the previous week’s patients come for a check-up ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 9 November, 2015 | Topics: News
The U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) and the Moroccan High Commission for Water, Forests, and the Fight Against Desertification (HCEFLCD) partnered to develop and install five new visitor orientation signs at the Oukeimden entrance of Toubkal National Park, Morocco’s oldest and most-visited protected area. The signs were developed under a new strategy to enhance ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 30 October, 2015 | Topics: News
U.S. Ambassador Bush visited Al Akhawayn University (AUI) where he met with President Driss Ouaouicha, university leadership, Fulbright Alumni and both Moroccan and visiting American students. He also visited AUI’s Hillary Clinton Center for Women’s Empowerment where he met women who are part of the MEPI funded “Women’s Engagement Network.” The online platform connects female ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 27 October, 2015 | Topics: News
U.S. Ambassador Bush participated in an event on Friday marking the official conclusion of restorations to the western ramparts of
Ksar Sghir . The project was funded through a $120,450 grant from the
Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) to the Association of Moroccan Heritage of the Mediterranean Coast in 2014. The ceremony included officials from the Ministry of Culture, officials from Tangier ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 27 October, 2015 | Topics: News
Distinguished scholars and friends of Fulbright, good morning! On behalf of the U.S. Mission in Morocco, I would like to extend a warm welcome to each of you here. One of the highlights of being the U.S. Ambassador to Morocco is that I have the opportunity to meet Americans like you. Americans who are sharing ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 25 October, 2015 | Topics: Ambassador
Thirty young exchange alumni gathered last weekend in Mehdia, Kenitra to share their experiences and sharpen their leadership skills during a weekend long retreat held by the U.S. Embassy. The alumni took part in various exchange programs in the U.S. over the summer, including TechGirl, Coca Cola, Between the Lines, SUSI for Social Entrepreneurship, SUSI ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 30 September, 2015 | Topics: News
Sunday 13th of September 2015, women alumni of U.S exchanges gathered in the city of Fez to launch the Women Alumni Network. The network aims at giving back to the community and mentor young Moroccan girls and women.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 13 September, 2015 | Topics: News
By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 3 September, 2015 | Topics: Ambassador, Video
By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 2 July, 2015 | Topics: Ambassador, Video
Minister-Delegate Moubdi, Mr. Forst, Distinguished and Honored Guests: I am very pleased to be here today to participate in the second Open Government Steering Group meeting held in Rabat this year. When we met last January, I was very pleased to see such a strong commitment here to promoting the Open Government Partnership. And this ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 17 June, 2015 | Topics: Ambassador
By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 4 June, 2015 | Topics: Ambassador
Welcome to the celebration of the 239th Independence Day of the United States of America – the first of many, many more that will be held in our new Embassy building – in sha’allah. Opening this new facility in November 2014 was a major milestone in the American experience in Morocco. This building is symbolic ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 4 June, 2015 | Topics: Ambassador
By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 28 May, 2015 | Topics: Art & Culture
By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 28 May, 2015 | Topics: Art & Culture
By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 12 February, 2015 | Topics: Featured Event
By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 12 February, 2015 | Topics: Featured Event
By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 12 February, 2015 | Topics: Featured Event
Minister-Delegate Moubdi, Mr. Forst, Mr. Neves, and Honored Guests: I am very pleased to be here today to participate in the opening of Morocco’s Open Government Steering Group meeting. A little more than three years ago, the United States and seven other nations, along with eight civil society organizations, launched this Open Government Partnership (OGP) ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 23 January, 2015 | Topics: Ambassador
Good evening, Director Ellman, Director Sebastien, Director Le cour Grandmaison, Rabat American School staff, students, fellow Ambassadors. It is a pleasure to be here this evening to participate in the opening of the Rabat American School Model United Nations. I’ve now served in Morocco for almost a year and it has been quite an eventful ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 15 January, 2015 | Topics: Ambassador
By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 31 December, 2014 | Topics: Ambassador, Video
Assalamu aleikum, bienvenue, and welcome: Head of Government Abdelilah Benkirane; Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Salaheddine Mezouar; Mayor of Rabat Fathallah Oualalou; all the former Moroccan Ambassadors to the United States, and their American counterparts, in attendance today; my friends from the Diplomatic Corps; distinguished guests – you are among the first guests to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 2 December, 2014 | Topics: Ambassador
By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 21 November, 2014 | Topics: Business, Economic Issues | Tags: GES 2014
By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 14 November, 2014 | Topics: Ambassador, Video
osted by the Rabita Mohammadia of Ulemas November 12, 2014 Dear Minister Bouaida, Dr. Ahmed Abbadi, ladies and gentlemen, Assalamou Alyakoum. It is a great pleasure to be with you today. You may know that my wife is not with me full-time here in Morocco, but when I learned about this conference this summer ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 12 November, 2014 | Topics: Ambassador
By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 10 November, 2014 | Topics: Featured Event | Tags: GES 2014
By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 30 October, 2014 | Topics: Featured Event | Tags: GES 2014
Ladies and Gentlemen, Good morning. I am very pleased to be here with you today and to have the honor of opening this Forum for Election Reform. I would like to thank the National Democratic Institute for organizing this important event in collaboration with the National Council for Human Rights, and funded by the United ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 18 September, 2014 | Topics: Ambassador
By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 9 July, 2014 | Topics: Ambassador, Video
Ambassador Bush’s Remarks (as delivered) June 4, 2014 Assalamu aleikum. Bonsoir, Good evening. My wife Toni and I are so pleased to welcome all of you tonight. This is our first Independence Day celebration here in Morocco. Toni and I join with President Obama and Secretary Kerry in welcoming you tonight. When President Obama asked ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 4 June, 2014 | Topics: Ambassador
In April 2014, the U.S. Embassy and the Moroccan American Commission for Educational and Cultural Exchange (MACECE) invited Moroccan artists between the ages of 24 and 35 to submit works for permanent display at the new Embassy. The artists were asked to submit works inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King’s words, “I have a dream…” ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 30 April, 2014 | Topics: News
By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 21 March, 2014 | Topics: Ambassador, Video
