For Immediate Release Office of Press Relations press@usaid.gov Wednesday, September 13, 2023 Statement by Administrator Samantha Power The United States offers our deepest condolences to the people of Morocco as they grapple with the devastation caused by the catastrophic earthquake on September 8, the worst to hit the country in over a century. Thousands of people …
Read More» READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita. Secretary Blinken expressed his deep sadness and extended his condolences to Foreign Minister Bourita and the people of Morocco over the loss of life and destruction caused by Friday’s …
Read More» Rabat, September 7, 2023 – Deputy Assistant Secretary for North Africa Joshua Harris and Ambassador Puneet Talwar met today with Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and reaffirmed the deep and historic partnership between the United States and Morocco. DAS Harris underscored U.S. appreciation for Morocco’s crucial efforts on a wide range of regional and global challenges, …
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Rabat, Morocco – August 29, 2023 – The U.S. Embassy in Rabat and the Moroccan Initiative for Space Industry (MISI) are pleased to report robust participation and substantial progress at the inaugural AMAZE Space Camp. The camp, aimed at Moroccan students aged 15-18, offers an immersive, hands-on experience designed to inspire passion for space exploration and technology. The program has received a significant response, attracting 1,646 applications from across Morocco with a commendable 63% of applications from female students and a majority from public schools. After an application period that ran from July 10 to August 4, 2023, and following a rigorous multi-tier selection process that involved essays, online selection tests, and interviews, 30 bright students were selected for AMAZE Space Camp, held at the 1337 School & UM6P venue in Khouribga. These participants are now immersed in a …
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USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) completes exercise Atlas Handshake with the Royal Moroccan Navy By U.S. Naval Forces Africa Public Affairs ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 28, 2023) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) wrapped up participation in the bilateral exercise Atlas Handshake with the Royal Moroccan Navy, Aug. 27, 2023. The …
Read More» Casablanca, August 23, 2023 – The U.S. Consulate General in Casablanca is pleased to announce the arrival of its new Consul General, Marissa D. Scott, who took leadership of the U.S. Consulate in Casablanca on August 10, 2023. Consul General Scott succeeds Mr. Lawrence M. Randolph, who completed his diplomatic assignment in Morocco on July …
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Rabat – June 5, 2023, U.S. First Lady, Dr. Jill Biden paid a visit to the city of Marrakech, Morocco, from Saturday, June 3, 2023, to Monday, June 5, 2023. The visit was part of a six-day trip to the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe, with the aim of strengthening partnerships and advancing shared priorities in the region on behalf of the …
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Marrakech – U.S. First Lady Jill Biden visited the Ennakhil Association, a Moroccan nonprofit organization in Marrakech, on Sunday, June 4, during her six-day trip through the Middle East and North Africa. The visit showcased the First Lady’s continued work to empower youth and women around the world and U.S. support for locally driven solutions that …
Read More» The Department of State is committed to facilitating legitimate travel to the United States for both immigrant and nonimmigrant travelers. The United States Embassy in Morocco informs local travelers that the Department of State published a Final Rule regarding increases to certain nonimmigrant visa application (NIV) processing fees: The fee for visitor visas for business or tourism (B1/B2s and BCCs), and other non-petition based …
Read More» Secretary Blinken’s Call with Moroccan Foreign Minister Bourita READOUT MAY 14, 2023 The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita to review regional and global developments and emphasize his ongoing commitment to further strengthening the U.S.-Morocco bilateral security and economic partnership. …
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Rabat, March 21, 2023 —Amideast, Boeing and the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communications are pleased to launch an innovative STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education and training program that will deepen awareness of environmental sustainability among Moroccan youth and provide them with skills they will need to address these challenges. Sixty young men and …
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03/20/2023 09:22 PM EDT Office of the Spokesperson The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita in Washington, D.C. The Secretary and the Foreign Minister discussed efforts to advance regional peace and security, reflecting Morocco’s stabilizing role on a …
Read More» On March 20, 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 the …
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WASHINGTON (March 16, 2023) – The U.S. government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) and the Government of the Kingdom of Morocco celebrated the closure of the $460.5 million Employability and Land Compact today, marking the end of a 5-year grant that expanded education and employment opportunities and improved land productivity benefiting hundreds of thousands of Moroccans …
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Feb. 28, Casablanca – U.S. Ambassador Puneet Talwar today joined a delegation of 17 representatives from top Silicon Valley companies to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the TechWomen program at a ceremony at the TechnoPark in Casablanca, alongside Moroccan alumnae of the prestigious program and prominent Moroccan women who work in science, technology, engineering and …
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Marrakech – Top civilian aviation officials from more than 14 countries across the Middle East and Africa have gathered in Marrakech this week for a landmark conference on aviation security, organized by the Arab Civil Aviation Organization (ACAO), the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and the government of Morocco. Throughout the week, aviation officials will …
Read More» Russia’s War of Aggression against Ukraine Is an Attack on Fundamental International Principles Today marks a tragic anniversary. A year ago – on February 24, 2022 – Russian forces launched an unprovoked and unjustified attack against Ukraine, a sovereign and independent neighbor. Russia’s brutal assault on Ukraine and its population is a clear and blatant …
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Celebrating Achievements of Women in STEM Feb 11 — U.S. Mission Morocco today announced the launch of #She_Is_A_Scientist campaign, which celebrates the achievements of incredibly talented Moroccan women and girls operating in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), who have participated in U.S. exchange programs. Educational, cultural, and professional exchange programs are an …
Read More» READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON JANUARY 31, 2023 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita on shared priorities in the bilateral relationship and efforts to advance regional stability. Secretary Blinken also discussed his recent travel and engagements with Egyptian, Israeli, and Palestinian leaders, during which …
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Kenitra, January 23, 2023 – U.S. Ambassador to Morocco Puneet Talwar, Polish Ambassador Krzysztof Karwowski and British Ambassador Simon Martin joined today the High Commissioner for Former Resistance and Former Members of the Liberation Army, Mustapha El Ktiri, the governor of Kenitra province, Fouad M’Hamdi, and Kenitra mayor, Anas Bouanani, for the inauguration of a mural …
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Top anti-money laundering prosecutors and officials from the United States, France, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands joined investigative magistrates and judges from Morocco’s judicial branch, the Superior Council of the Judiciary (Conseil supérieure du pouvoir judiciaire – CSPJ) for a two-day workshop (January 4-5) in Casablanca, sharing successful strategies for prosecuting money laundering crimes. …
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The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Arab Civil Aviation Organization (ACAO) today in Rabat signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at increasing aviation cooperation across the region. This Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is a milestone in advancing the FAA-ACAO partnership, improving mechanisms for consultation and cooperation in the fields of safety, air navigation, security, environment, and air transport. U.S. Ambassador to Morocco Puneet Talwar presided over the signing ceremony. “I am delighted to be here today to sign this new Memorandum of Understanding between the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and the Arab Civil Aviation Organization,” he said. “We look forward to collaborating with ACAO through this MoU to promote a safe, efficient, and sustainable global aviation system.” ACAO is headquartered in Rabat, represents civil aviation authorities across the Middle East and North Africa. It has 22 member states. Morocco’s role in hosting today’s signing ceremony demonstrates the Kingdom’s leadership on regional issues such as aviation cooperation and security. Last week in Rabat, the …
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Al Hociema – U.S. Ambassador Puneet Talwar visited Al Hoceima for the first time on Friday, December 16, 2022 to preside over the closing ceremony of two U.S. Mission projects in the region– the Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation renovation of the Torres Alkalaa fortress at Al Hoceima National Park and the 2022 Academy of Women Entrepreneurs (AWE). The Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation awarded …
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By Commander, Task Force 68 Public Affairs KSAR SGHIR, Morocco – U.S. Navy Seabee divers, assigned to Commander Task Force (CTF) 68, conducted an advanced bilateral dive engagement with Royal Moroccan Navy divers at the Moroccan Naval diving school at Ksar Sghir, Oct. 31 to Nov. 19, 2022.The engagement afforded these partners the opportunity to …
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U.S. Ambassador to Morocco Puneet Talwar led a swearing-in ceremony today for 49 Peace Corps volunteers in Beni Mellal, marking the completion of the volunteers’ 11 weeks of intensive language and cultural training. The volunteers will now move to host towns and villages across the country where they will perform service to promote peace, friendship, and support the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication’s youth development strategy. “Thank you to all 49 of you, who have made the bold decision to volunteer the next two years of your lives, immersing yourselves in a local community in Morocco and deepening the already strong people-to-people ties between our two countries,” Ambassador Talwar said during his remarks. “Many of you have waited two years through the pandemic to come here and begin your service. Thank you for your patience and dedication.” Ambassador Talwar also thanked the Wali of Beni Mellal- Khenifra region, Governor of Beni Mellal province El Khatib Lehbil, and representatives of the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication, who attended the ceremony, for the Moroccan government’s continued support for the Peace Corps …
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Ambassador Puneet Talwar arrived in Morocco yesterday to officially assume his duties as the U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Morocco. Ambassador Talwar comes with deep experience working in foreign policy and national security positions throughout the U.S. government, having held senior posts in the State Department, White House, and the U.S. Senate. Previously, he served …
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Maj. Gen. Michael J. Turley of the Utah National Guard today joined officials from the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces at the National Library of Morocco in Rabat for the official opening of a temporary exhibition about the 80th anniversary of Operation Torch. The exhibition, a joint project of the FAR’s Military History Directorate and the Utah …
Read More» Press Release MED Trident Exercise Rome, Italy From November 9-11, 2022, Italy, the Kingdom of Morocco, and the United States hosted the Mediterranean (MED) Trident Tabletop Exercise in Rome, Italy in collaboration with the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), and the European Union (EU). The three-day multilateral …
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During the month of November, the U.S. Mission to Morocco is commemorating the 80th anniversary of Operation Torch, the first major U.S. military operation of the European-North Africa theater during World War II and a milestone in the deep, historic ties between the United States and Morocco. In partnership with the Military History Directorate of the Moroccan Armed Forces (FAR), the National Library of Morocco, the Tangier American Legation Museum, and the …
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Al Hoceima – The U.S. Embassy in Morocco, in partnership with the Moroccan Ministry of Culture and GEODE Association, organized a two-day seminar in Al Hoceima on how national parks can be used to explain cultural heritage and history, as part of an ongoing $170,000 U.S. government grant that is supporting the restoration of Torres Al Kalaa, site of …
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U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, the highest-ranking U.S. military official focused on Africa, praised the strength of the U.S.-Morocco security partnership during his first visit to the Kingdom since becoming the head of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) in August. During his two-day visit, Oct.17-18, Gen. Langley met in Rabat with top Moroccan military officials, including General Belkhir El Farouk, Inspector General of the Moroccan Armed …
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Rabat, October 14, 2022 – USAID and the International NGO GiveDirectly are providing an additional $4 million to support Moroccan agricultural cooperatives suffering from recent economic shocks, including the COVID-19 pandemic, drought, and inflation, and a global food crisis sparked by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. At the end of September, the U.S. Congress approved $2 million for …
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The U.S. Embassy announces the arrival of 51 Peace Corps Volunteers to Morocco, the first such group in two years after a pause in operations due to the pandemic and the largest group of Peace Corps Volunteers in any country worldwide. The volunteers are aged between 21 and 60 and represent the many aspects of …
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The commanding general for the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, visited Morocco as part of his first visit to Africa since taking command of the Italy-based headquarters in July 2022. Maj. Gen. Todd R. Wasmund met with Lt. Gen. Belkhir El Farouk, General Inspector of Royal Armed Forces and Commander of Southern Zone in Morocco, on August 21-22, to discuss issues of mutual security interest. “Morocco has a highly capable and professional army that is addressing regional security threats with outstanding vision and leadership,” Wasmund said. “The U.S. Army remains committed to engaging with our African partners about their priorities and continuing to coordinate security cooperation training and operations on the continent.” “Security in the U.S. and Europe is inextricably linked with security in Africa,” he added. “Synchronizing with our African and European partners, as well as our State Department country teams, is crucial as we continue strengthening those relationships and supporting regional security.” This is the first of numerous visits to African partners that Wasmund anticipates in the coming months, he said. SETAF-AF is responsible for coordinating all …
Read More» Press Release Aimee Cutrona Arrives as U.S. Embassy Morocco Charge d’Affaires Aimee Cutrona, a career member of the United States Senior Foreign Service, became Charge d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Morocco today, following the departure of former Charge d’Affaires David Greene in July. Before arriving in Rabat, she last served in Washington, D.C. as …
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NEWS RELEASE July 21, 2022 USTDA Supports Morocco’s First Smart Grid Deployment Arlington, VA – Today, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency awarded a grant to Régie Autonome de Distribution d’Eau et d’Electricité de Marrakech (RADEEMA), Marrakech’s electricity and water utility, for a feasibility study to transform the power distribution infrastructure in Marrakech into a …
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The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the Free Groove African Lion 2022 Tour. U.S. Military Band Free Groove will play a series of free, public concerts in Morocco June 17-28, bringing their unique blend of American rock, pop, and jazz to local audiences in celebration of the African Lion military exercises and our bilateral …
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A delegation from the U.S. Department of State traveled to Dakhla this week to meet with beneficiaries of economic development programs supported by U.S. Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) – including the DakhlaConnect digital platform and a separate workforce skills training program for unemployed youth. Ariel Vaagen and Colin O’Connor, U.S. officials who work on …
Read More» Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Rabat, Morocco from March 28 to 30, where he will meet with Prime Minister Aziz Akhanouch and Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita to exchange views on regional political issues and bilateral cooperation. The Secretary will also engage with Moroccan civil society leaders and participate in a media engagement. A DEEP AND LASTING RELATIONSHIP The long-standing relationship …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY NED PRICE, SPOKESPERSON March 24, 2022 Secretary Blinken’s Travel to Israel, the West Bank, Morocco, and Algeria Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Israel, the West Bank, Morocco, and Algeria March 26-30 to consult with partners on a range …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires David Greene donated a large NASA Mars Rover Lego model to the International University of Rabat’s College of Architecture and Engineering at the start of a daylong conference at the university focused on women and educational opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The conference comes during Women’s History Month …
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Press Release U.S. Donates Intensive Care Field Hospital to Morocco’s Ministry of Health The United States government, through AFRICOM, donated two field hospital systems to Morocco’s Ministry of Health today in a ceremony at the Ministry of Health’s logistics depot in Salé. The first system is a five-bed Intensive Care Unit valued at $960,000 and …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release READOUT March 8, 2022 Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Foreign Minister Bourita of Morocco The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met today with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita in Rabat. Deputy Secretary Sherman and Foreign Minister Bourita …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release MEDIA NOTE March 8, 2022 Joint Communiqué on the Morocco-U.S. Strategic Dialogue on Regional Political Issues The following is the text of a joint statement by the Governments of Morocco and the United States of America. Begin text: The Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and …
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A delegation of U.S. Embassy staff traveled to Laayoune and Dakhla this week to meet with beneficiaries of economic development programs supported by the U.S. Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) – including the DakhlaConnect and LaayouneConnect digital platforms, as well as a separate workforce skills training program for unemployed youth in both cities. The capstone …
Read More» For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY NED PRICE, SPOKESPERSON February 7, 2022 On the Passing of Rayan Oram Today, we grieve with the people of Morocco as they mourn the passing of five-year-old Rayan Oram, who died tragically after falling into a well in the country’s northern region last week – despite a heroic four-day rescue …
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Today, the United States delivered the second of two shipments this week totaling nearly 1.6 million doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to the Government of Morocco through COVAX, a global initiative aimed at ensuring equitable vaccine distribution. This follows on a recent U.S. delivery of seven specially outfitted freezers to Morocco that increased the Ministry of Health’s COVID-19 vaccine storage capacity. These …
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Press Release U.S. Embassy Morocco Chargé d’Affaires, David Greene, officially launched a $189,000 project to preserve historic mosaics at Volubilis, the ancient Roman city near Meknes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Morocco’s most popular tourist sites. The U.S. Embassy Rabat is working with Ifker Association of Education on the Environment and Sustainable …
Read More» READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON NOVEMBER 22, 2021 The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita in Washington, D.C. Secretary Blinken emphasized that the longstanding bilateral partnership is rooted in shared interests in regional peace, security, and prosperity. The Secretary and the Foreign Minister discussed …
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Rabat (October, 2021) – Today, the United States delivered 850,590 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to the Government of Morocco through COVAX, a global initiative aimed at ensuring equitable vaccine distribution. This donation arrives at the same time as a $2 million U.S. investment in additional urgent COVID-19 assistance for Morocco, bringing to $19.88 …
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US and Morocco Unveil New “Rappel Training Tower” for Royal Moroccan Navy Special Forces U.S. and Moroccan armed forces officials today cut the ribbon on a 50-foot Rappel Training Tower at the Royal Navy Dive School in Sidi Kankouch, near Tangier, unveiling an important training tool for the Royal Moroccan Navy Special Forces. A …
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The United States Welcomes the Appointment of Staffan de Mistura as the UN Secretary General’s Personal Envoy for Western Sahara PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE OCTOBER 6, 2021 The United States warmly welcomes the appointment of Staffan de Mistura as the new UN Personal Envoy of the Secretary General for Western Sahara. Personal Envoy de Mistura brings …
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Essaouira – U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires David Greene joined H.E. André Azoulay, Senior Advisor to H.M. King Mohamed VI, at Bayt Dakira in Essaouira to launch a three-year USAID program aimed at recording and sharing hundreds of stories that capture the Kingdom’s rich multicultural history. This $3 million program, called the Religious and Ethnic Minorities Activity …
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October 1, 2021 – The Board of Directors of the Tangier American Legation Institute for Moroccan Studies (TALIM) announces the appointment of Jennifer Rasamimanana as its Resident Director. “With her language skills, diplomatic and cultural experience, and vision, Jennifer Rasamimanana is ideal to lead the Tangier American Legation at this historic juncture,” said Board President Dale F. Eickelman. A United States diplomat for over 20 years, Jennifer …
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Morocco’s armed forces are now a regional leader in confronting chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats, following a $16-million, six-year program with the U.S. Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) that officially ended in a ceremony today in Kenitra. The Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) Security Cooperation Engagement Program trained a FAR company to detect, identify and secure chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) hazards, using the most advanced equipment available. During more …
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Moroccan and U.S. military personnel this week concluded a major disaster planning exercise and a four-week training program on handling explosive hazards, highlighting the continued strength of the US-Morocco military partnership. Members of the Utah National Guard are in Kasr Sghir this week participating in Exercise Maroc Mantlet, the premier disaster planning and preparedness exercise in the Kingdom, alongside …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release MEDIA NOTE September 22, 2021 U.S.-Morocco Dialogue on Human Rights Issues Today, the State Department hosted a high-level interagency Moroccan delegation as part of our ongoing and long-standing conversation on human rights; this was the tenth such meeting of a dialogue that has been going on …
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September 7, 2021 The United States government donated several vehicles and forensic lab test equipment today to Morocco’s General Directorate for National Security (DGSN) to facilitate drug trafficking investigations and other operations. The donation was a joint effort between the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and the State Department’s Bureau …
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Fulbright Program Celebrates its 75th Anniversary Under the Theme “IMPACT: 75 Years of Global Actions, Opportunities, and Connections.” The Fulbright Program, the U.S. Department of State’s flagship international exchange program, is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year under the theme “IMPACT: 75 Years of Global Actions, Opportunities, and Connections.” Virtual and …
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U.S. Army Gen. James C. McConville, the Army’s 40th Chief of Staff, reaffirmed the critical importance of the U.S.-Morocco strategic partnership during meetings with Moroccan defense officials in Rabat today, including Abdellatif Loudiyi, Minister Delegate to the Head of Government in Charge of the National Defense Administration, and Gen. Abdelfattah Louarak, Inspector General of the …
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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 are making the already strong U.S.-Morocco strategic partnership even stronger, as we commemorate the bicentennial of the first U.S. diplomatic mission in Morocco – the Tangier American Legation – and celebrate over 200 …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY NED PRICE, SPOKESPERSON July 19, 2021 Transfer of GTMO Detainee to Morocco The United States commends the Kingdom of Morocco for its collaboration in repatriating Abdul Latif Nasir, a Moroccan citizen who had been held at the Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility. Abdul …
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PRESS RELEASE The U.S. Department of State is awarding a nearly $190,000 grant to the Ifker Association for Environmental Education and Sustainable Development, a Moroccan NGO based in the Fes-Meknes region, for a community-based project to conserve and restore a collection of mosaics in Volubilis. The largest and most famous archeological site in Morocco, designated …
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TAN TAN, Morocco – African Lion, U.S. Africa Command’s premier joint annual exercise, successfully wrapped up its 17th iteration in Morocco, Tunisia and Senegal, June 18. Military leaders from the United States, African, European and NATO partners attended the closing ceremony held in one of the exercise training locations in Tan Tan, Morocco. “I would …
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(Rabat) June 9, 2021 – U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires David Greene and representatives from Moroccan Government today officially opened an exhibition at the National Library celebrating the 200th anniversary of the founding of the American Legation in Tangier and two centuries of friendship between our two countries. The exhibition, “Of Voice and Stone–200 Years of …
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Tangier, May 17, 2021 – Two hundred years today, the American Legation in Tangier became an official U.S. diplomatic mission, when U.S. Consul John Mullwany moved into the building. The Legation was a gift from Moroccan Sultan Moulay Suliman earlier in 1821. The American Legation in Tangier is the first diplomatic property acquired by the United States, the oldest …
Read More» 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 …
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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» 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 …
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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 …
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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» 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» 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. …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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. …
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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 …
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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» 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 …
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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 …
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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» 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» 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» 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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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 …
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“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 …
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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» 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 …
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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» 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 …
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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» 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» 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» 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 …
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