APRIL 12, 2021 •
STATEMENTS AND RELEASES Jill and I send our warmest greetings and best wishes to Muslim communities in the United States and around the world. Ramadan Kareem. As many of our fellow Americans begin fasting tomorrow, we are reminded of how difficult this year has been. In this pandemic, friends and loved ones cannot yet ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 13 April, 2021 | Topics: President of the United States, Press Releases
The Government of Morocco has extended the country’s “Health State of Emergency” until May 10, 2021. The Government of Morocco has also announced a nation-wide curfew for the period of Ramadan from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The U.S. Mission in Morocco would like to remind Americans to remain vigilant while shopping and driving over ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 9 April, 2021 | Topics: Alert
April 6, 2021 Location: Rabat Event: There is a large demonstration taking place now in the vicinity of Bab al Had Square in Rabat. Law enforcement is directing the crowd south on Avenue Hassan II. Expect traffic congestion in the surrounding area. The situation could become unsettled with little notice, so U.S. Embassy employees have been ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 6 April, 2021 | Topics: Alert
April 2, 2021 – The U.S. Embassy in Morocco today joined with the Association Sportive de Sale to announce the club’s participation in the NBA’s Basketball Africa League (BAL), a partnership between the NBA and the International Basketball Federation – and the NBA’s first formal collaboration in creating a basketball league outside of North America. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 5 April, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases
On March 30, 2021, the U.S. Department of State released the annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, which includes Morocco. The U.S. Mission in Morocco 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 Human Rights and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 30 March, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases
The Government of Morocco has announced that all flights to/from France and Spain are suspended beginning March 30, 2021. Based on Moroccan Government criteria, authorities could put into place with little notice additional restrictions aimed at stopping the spread of COVID-19, such as further flight suspensions to and from other destinations including, potentially, the United States. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 29 March, 2021 | Topics: Alert
March 6, Dakhla – In its efforts to enhance the already strong U.S.-Morocco relationship, by promoting youth development, the U.S. Embassy in Morocco launched, in partnership with Anoual Association, the Morocco Future Leaders (MFL) program in the region of Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab. The Morocco Future Leaders program takes place over five months and includes a series of in-person and virtual trainings focused on helping 20 ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 8 March, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases
March 3, 2021- MOROCCO – The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (IKE CSG) is participating in Lightning Handshake, a bilateral maritime exercise between the U.S. and the Royal Moroccan Navy (RMN) and Royal Moroccan Air Force (RMAF) during the first week of March. The exercise enhances interoperability between the U.S. and Moroccan Navies across ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 4 March, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases
The U.S. Consulate General reminds U.S. citizens that the Government of Morocco continues to operate under a Health State of Emergency. During this time, authorities may put into place with little notice restrictions aimed at stopping the spread of COVID-19. These measures may include border closures and/or flight suspensions. As of February 25, the Government ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 25 February, 2021 | Topics: Alert
The U.S. Government, through the Millennium Challenge Corporation, and in partnership with the Government of Morocco, is investing $33 million to issue titles on approximately 67,000 hectares of collectively owned land to farmers who have worked on the land for generations. MCC and the Millennium Challenge Account-Morocco will also support these farmers with literacy training, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 25 February, 2021 | Topics: News
David Greene, a career member of the U.S. foreign service, today became Charge d’Affaires for the U.S. Embassy in Morocco, following Ambassador David T. Fischer’s official departure. “I am excited to continue to work closely with the government of the Kingdom of Morocco, under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, as we build on the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 21 January, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Remarks from Ambassador David T. Fischer January 18, 2021 Thank you all for being with us today. On January 20 – just two days from now – I will conclude my tenure as the United States Ambassador to Morocco. It has been the honor of my life to be the United States Ambassador to Morocco. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 19 January, 2021 | Topics: News
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release MEDIA NOTE January 15, 2021 The Ministerial Conference in Support of the Autonomy Initiative Under Moroccan Sovereignty The text of the following Chair’s Summary was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Kingdom of Morocco. Begin Text: 1. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 19 January, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
PRESS RELEASE Jan. 14 – The Moroccan and U.S. governments today signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at protecting Morocco’s cultural heritage from smuggling and strengthening the strategic partnership between our two countries. U.S. Ambassador to Morocco David T. Fischer and Moroccan Minister of Culture Othmane El Fardaous signed the MOU, which will restrict ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 14 January, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases
PRESS RELEASE The U.S. Embassy in Morocco is pleased to announce the 2021 recipient of the U.S.-Morocco Friendship Award is Mr. Madison Cox, for his “Unwavering Support to the U.S.-Moroccan Relationship through the Promotion of Cultural and Educational Exchange.” Mr. Cox’s inspiring leadership and commitment to ensuring the continued work and preservation of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 13 January, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases
IMMEDIATE RELEASE Readout of PDO Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Anthony Tata’s Meeting With Moroccan Minister for Administration of National Defense Abdellatif Loudiyi and Inspector General of the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces Abdelfatah Louarak JAN. 12, 2021 Anthony Tata, performing the duties of (PDO) under secretary of defense for policy, met separately with Abdellatif Loudiyi, Morocco’s minister-delegate to the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 13 January, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases
PRESS RELEASE The Ambassador’s historic visit to Dakhla U.S. Ambassador David T. Fischer traveled to Dakhla today to launch the official process for opening a U.S. consulate facility in Morocco’s Southern Provinces and to demonstrate the U.S. commitment to supporting the region’s economic development. He became the first U.S. ambassador to visit the Moroccan Sahara. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 10 January, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases
Ambassador Fischer: “DFC CEO Adam Boehler and I met with Minister of Economy and Trade Elalamy, Minister of Finance Benchaaboun, and Minister Delegate Jazouli to discuss the many trade and investment opportunities for the United States and Morocco.”
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 8 January, 2021 | Topics: Events
For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY MICHAEL R. POMPEO December 24, 2020 Announcement of New Virtual Presence Post for Western Sahara Consistent with President Trump’s proclamation on recognizing the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Morocco over the Western Sahara, the State Department announces that it has begun the process to establish a U.S. consulate in the region. Effective immediately, we are inaugurating a virtual ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 29 December, 2020 | Topics: News
A Christmas Eve message from Ambassador David Fischer and Mrs. Jennifer Fischer: From our family to yours – may you be safe, happy, and healthy during this holiday season. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Happy New Year!
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 24 December, 2020 | Topics: Video
Today, the United States, the Kingdom of Morocco and the State of Israel concluded a historic and groundbreaking series of events in Rabat, Morocco. The first commercial flight from Israel to Morocco launched the resumption of relations between Morocco and Israel. The United States is proud to have brokered this agreement and welcomes the beginning of a new era of warm relations between the Morocco ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 23 December, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases
For Immediate Release: December 22, 2020 ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 23 December, 2020 | Topics: Business, Economic Affairs, News, Press Releases
The Kingdom of Morocco, The United States of America and the State of Israel, Referring to the telephone conversation held between His Majesty King Mohammed VI and His Excellency President Donald Trump, on 10 December 2020, and to the historic statements issued on the same day by them, and by His Excellency Prime Minister Benjamin ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 23 December, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
The Government of Morocco has announced additional restrictions aimed at stopping the spread of COVID-19. The measures will take effect on Wednesday, December 23 and will remain in place for three weeks. The new measures include the following: A nationwide curfew between the hours of 9:00 pm and 6:00 am; A daily closing time for restaurants, cafes, shops, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 22 December, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Ambassador David Fischer spoke to reporters about the historic White House announcement and what it means for the incredibly strong and historic relationship between the United States and Morocco.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 14 December, 2020 | Topics: News, Video
Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 11, 2020 “As more countries normalize relations with Israel — which will happen quite quickly, we believe — the region will become more and more stable, secure, and prosperous.”– President Donald J. Trump ACHIEVING PEACE: President Donald J. Trump has brokered a peace agreement between Morocco ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 12 December, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
Thank you for being with us today – I am thrilled to have a chance to talk to you about yesterday’s historic White House announcement and what it means for the incredibly strong and historic relationship between the United States and Morocco. Next year, we will mark 200 years since the United States opened its ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 12 December, 2020 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, Press Releases
PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE DECEMBER 11, 2020 The agreement reached yesterday between Israel and Morocco to normalize relations is another remarkable step toward peace. In the coming weeks, Israel and Morocco will assume full diplomatic relations. This agreement will also grant overflights and direct flights to and from Israel and will ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 12 December, 2020 | Topics: Events, News
Today, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation recognizing Moroccan sovereignty over the Western Sahara. Morocco and Israel – two of our country’s closest allies – have also agreed to significant enhanced relations. These are thrilling announcements that represent truly historic milestones in the already strong relationship between Morocco and the United States, built over more ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 10 December, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News
The United States affirms, as stated by previous Administrations, its support for Morocco’s autonomy proposal as the only basis for a just and lasting solution to the dispute over the Western Sahara territory. Therefore, as of today, the United States recognizes Moroccan sovereignty over the entire Western Sahara territory and reaffirms its support for Morocco’s ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 10 December, 2020 | Topics: News
The Government of Morocco has extended the country’s “Health State of Emergency” until January 10. Air travel to and from Morocco remains restricted to specific categories of travelers. Citizens and residents of Morocco, as well as foreign nationals of visa-exempt countries (which includes U.S citizens) with reservations with Moroccan hotels or travel agencies and business persons ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 9 December, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Ambassador David Fischer: “Casablanca is a city on the move — and so are we. We were proud to break ground on our new U.S. Consulate General in Casablanca yesterday. Through partnership with local companies we estimate the construction of this three-year project will employ over 300 Moroccans and contribute approximately $100 million dollars to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 4 December, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Video
Ambassador Fischer, Consul General Rasamimanana and dignitaries from the Moroccan government officially broke ground on the new U.S. Consulate General in Casablanca.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 3 December, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Consul General, Consular Affairs, Photo Gallery
U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Morocco, David T. Fischer, and the U.S. Consul General in Casablanca, Jennifer Rasamimanana invited representatives of the government of Morocco, including the Director of Protocol at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Ambassador Anas Khelas, the Wali of Casablanca-Settat, Said Ahmidouch, the Mayor of Casablanca, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 3 December, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, Press Releases
Ambassador and Mrs. Fischer at the American Legation building in the medina of Tangier, Morocco. The first American public property outside the United States, it commemorates the historic cultural and diplomatic relations between the United States and the Kingdom of Morocco.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 2 December, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, Photo Gallery
DouarTech and the US Embassy Morocco will host the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs in Morocco this January 2021. The program will host 50 Moroccan women from across the country for a virtual training program and to develop their own community projects.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 2 December, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Video
Secretary of Defense Mark Esper joined Ambassador David Fischer to tour some of Rabat’s most historic, beautiful sites – the Chellah, the Kasbah and the Medina.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 2 December, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Video
During his visit to the Atlas Bottling Company in Tangier.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 2 December, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Video
The United States has partnered with Morocco to provide more than $10 million in support for the Kingdom’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic. This week, Ambassador David Fischer announced the latest portion of that assistance — $670,000 to purchase a PCR machine and 34,000 PCR tests for the Ministry of Health. In the critical months ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 2 December, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Video
Visit of U.S. Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark Esper and Ambassador David Fischer with high-ranking Moroccan officials demonstrated the depth of our friendship and partnership. Under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Morocco is a critical partner with the United States on a range of security issues. It is also essential to the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 2 December, 2020 | Topics: Events, Press Releases, Video
A U.S. Government delegation, led by U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Chief Executive Officer Adam Boehler, visited Morocco over the past several days on a groundbreaking visit to strengthen the economic partnership between our two countries and encourage private sector investment. The U.S. delegation met with senior Moroccan government officials and representatives of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 2 December, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Video
The US and Moroccan military participated in several joint training exercises, demonstrating the enduring strength of the US-Moroccan partnership, and our commitment to ensuring regional stability and security.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 2 December, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Video
The United States reaffirmed its commitment to partner with Morocco to strengthen its education system. This new $5 million initiative – called the Higher Education Partnership – seeks to improve training for Moroccan primary school teachers, with the goal of meeting the learning needs of students. It is the latest addition to $250 million in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 2 December, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Video
November 25, 2020 - The U.S. Embassy in Morocco is pleased to announce the launch of the first edition of Open Startup Morocco (“OST-M”), a major new program designed to provide a group of top-performing Moroccan business and technology students an intensive training experience in the skills and knowledge to help them succeed as business startup leaders. OST-M is a partnership between the U.S. Embassy and Moroccan partners: Africa Business School, Al Akhawayn University, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 2 December, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases
Event: The U.S. Consulate General in Casablanca has ended its temporary suspension of appointments for passports, Consular Reports of Birth Abroad, notarial services, and certain immigrant visas. Previously scheduled appointments for these services will resume on November 19, 2020. We will be rescheduling appointments that had been scheduled for November 13, 16, and 17. We ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 18 November, 2020 | Topics: Alert
November 16, 2020 - During the 2018/19 academic year, the number of U.S. students coming to Morocco for study jumped by 24 percent, according to an annual report released today by the Institute of International Education, with support from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The annual report, called “Open Doors,” showed that the number of U.S. students in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 16 November, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, Press Releases
Event: The U.S. Consulate General in Casablanca has temporarily suspended all routine consular appointments. As we all work together to combat the spread of the coronavirus, ensuring the health of our staff and visitors is our primary concern. We hope to resume routine services soon, but are unable to provide a specific date for the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 13 November, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
The Government of Morocco has extended the country’s “Health State of Emergency” until December 10, 2020. Air travel to and from Morocco remains restricted to specific categories of travelers. Citizens and residents of Morocco, as well as foreign nationals of visa-exempt countries (which includes U.S. citizens) with reservations with Moroccan hotels or travel agencies and business ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 6 November, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Press Statement from Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs David Schenker after his meeting in Rabat with Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita on Monday, October 19, 2020. It was a pleasure to meet today with Foreign Minister Bourita. We had a chance to talk about how, under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, we can make ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 19 October, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, Press Releases
The Government of Morocco has extended the country’s “Health State of Emergency” until November 10. U.S. citizens should continue to be aware that regional or local authorities may put into place (sometimes with little notice) travel or other restrictions aimed at stopping the spread of COVID-19. The city of Casablanca has a curfew in place ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 9 October, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Visit of U.S. Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark Esper and Ambassador David Fischer with high-ranking Moroccan officials demonstrated the depth of our friendship and partnership. Under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Morocco is a critical partner with the United States on a range of security issues. It is also essential to the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 6 October, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News
A U.S. Government delegation, led by U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Chief Executive Officer Adam Boehler, visited Morocco over the past several days on a groundbreaking visit to strengthen the economic partnership between our two countries and encourage private sector investment. The U.S. delegation met with senior Moroccan government officials and representatives of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 6 October, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News
By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 6 October, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News
Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper today met in Rabat with Abdelfatah Louarak, Inspector General of the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces, to discuss the strategic partnership between the two countries. Secretary Esper acknowledged Morocco’s continued leadership role in promoting peace and stability throughout Africa, especially through the participation of the Moroccan Armed Forces in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 6 October, 2020 | Topics: Events, News
Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper met in Rabat today with Abdellatif Loudiyi, Morocco’s Minister-Delegate to the Head of Government in Charge of the National Defense Administration. They affirmed U.S. and Moroccan enduring commitment to a strategic partnership to deter threats and decisively act to address shared challenges, noting the historic bilateral relationship has ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 6 October, 2020 | Topics: Events, News
Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper met with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita today. Secretary Esper and Foreign Minister Bourita shared their mutual concerns about regional instability caused by violent extremist groups and coercive foreign activity. They discussed the important work of the Transitional Government in Mali to restore constitutional rule and prevent terrorists from ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 6 October, 2020 | Topics: Events, News
If you plan to vote in the November 2020 election it is important to ACT NOW! Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States – but you can get assistance in requesting and returning your absentee ballot. Many states require ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 28 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Thank you, Ambassador McDonald, for that kind introduction. And a warm welcome to His Excellency Minister El-Alamy and Director Seddiki. We are so grateful to have you join us. My thanks also to Florie Liser and CCA for hosting today’s dialogue, and for your continued leadership connecting U.S. business with opportunities on the African Continent. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 25 September, 2020 | Topics: News
Rabat – On Wednesday, September 16, 2020, Mr. Saaïd Amzazi, Minister of National Education, Vocational Training, Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Driss Ouaouicha, Minister Delegate in charge of Higher Education and Scientific Research, His excellency Mr. David T. Fischer, U.S. Ambassador, presided the ceremony of the official kick-off of the activities of the Higher Education Partnership – ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 17 September, 2020 | Topics: Alumni, Ambassador, Education
Exercise your right to vote! Voting is a constitutional right that American citizens eighteen years and older can freely exercise. All U.S. citizens living abroad are encouraged to exercise this right to vote. The U.S. General Election will take place on November 3, 2020, and the deadline to submit your ballot through the U.S. Consulate General ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 14 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
The Government of Morocco has extended the country’s “Health State of Emergency” until October 10. U.S. citizens should be aware that regional or local authorities may put into place (sometimes with little notice) travel or other restrictions aimed at stopping the spread of COVID-19. The city of Casablanca currently has a curfew in place from 10:00 ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 10 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. EMBASSY RABAT Notice of Funding Opportunity Funding Opportunity Title: “Youth Outreach for Bicentennial of U.S. Legation in Tangier” Cooperative Agreement 2020 Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-MOROCCO-FY20-08 Date of Posting Award: August 15, 2020 Deadline for Applications: September 13, 2020 CFDA Number: 19.040 Total Amount Available: $75,000 – $85,000 Number of Awards: One A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Mission in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 17 August, 2020 | Topics: Public Affairs
The Government of Morocco has extended the country’s “Health State of Emergency” until September 10. The country continues to classify regions as Zone 1 (less restricted movements and activities) or Zone 2 (greater restrictions on movements and activities). U.S. citizens should monitor social media and local press reports for more information regarding your specific location/zone. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 7 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert
U.S. Department of State Facebook Terms of Service 1. Acceptance of Terms Welcome to the RELO North Africa Facebook Page! The U.S. Department of State provides this service to you, subject to the following Terms of Use (“TOU”), which may be updated by the Department of State from time to time without notice to you. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 4 August, 2020 | Topics: American Spaces
As a reminder, the Government of Morocco has extended the country’s “Health State of Emergency” until August 10 as part of its emergency measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Foreign citizens in the country without a visa who were unable to depart Morocco within the normal 90-day limit will be permitted to exit without ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 29 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert
As part of its efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19, the Government of Morocco has announced that travel is prohibited until further notice to or from the following cities: Berrechid, Casablanca, Fes, Marrakech, Meknes, Settat, Tangier, and Tetouan.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 27 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Morocco will celebrate Eid Al Adha (the Feast of the Sacrifice) on Friday, July 31. Both July 30 (Throne Day) and July 31 are official holidays in the country. During this time, many Moroccans travel to visit their hometowns and to spend time with family. The Government of Morocco has urged anyone traveling domestically for ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 24 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert
The Government of Morocco has extended the country’s “Health State of Emergency” until August 10 as part of its emergency measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. The country continues its phased deconfinement strategy, classifying each region as Zone 1 (less restricted movements and activities) or Zone 2 (greater restrictions on movements and activities). On July 13, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 13 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert
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
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
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
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
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
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 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: Events
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
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
