Announcement to the Moroccan Community in California

The Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco to Washington expresses its heartfelt solidarity with all those affected by the ongoing wildfires in the State of California and most particularly in Los Angeles.

Commemoration of the 81st anniversary of the Presentation of the Manifesto for the Independence of Morocco

The Kingdom of Morocco celebrates on Saturday, the 81st anniversary of the presentation of the Independence Manifesto on 11 January 1944 which led to its independence.

His Majesty King Mohammed VI Offers Condolences to U.S. President Following the passing of Former President Jimmy Carter

His Majesty King Mohammed VI addressed a message of condolences and compassion to U.S. President Joseph R. Biden, following the passing of the former U.S. President Jimmy Carter. In this message, the Sovereign expressed deep sorrow over the news of the passing of President Jimmy Carter, “a man of reconciliation and dialogue,” paying tribute to the legacy of the late American President. In light of this painful circumstance, His Majesty the King extends his heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathy to President Biden, the family of the deceased, and the American people. His Majesty the King recalls the official visit made by His Majesty Late King Hassan II to the United States of America, at the invitation of the late President Jimmy Carter. “The meetings held, on that occasion, reaffirmed the depth and scope of the longstanding relations uniting the Kingdom of Morocco and the United States of America. They also underscored the strategic nature of their partnership as well as the common views they had on peace-related issues,” the Sovereign emphasized.

His Majesty King Mohammed VI Chairs Working Session on the Revision of the Family Code

Here follows a statement by the Royal Office: “His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, chaired at the Royal Palace in Casablanca, a working session on the revision of the Family Code. This session follows the submission by the Body in Charge of Revising the Family Code of a report to His Majesty the King, marking the completion of its mission within the designated timeframe. This report includes over 100 proposed amendments. It also follows the referral by His Majesty the King, Commander of the Faithful, of some specific proposals concerning religious texts to the Supreme Council of Ulema, which has since provided a legal opinion.

Participation of Ambassador Amrani in the 2024 Atlantic Dialogues

The Ambassador of His Majesty the King to Washington, His Excellency Mr. Youssef Amrani participated, in December 2024, in the Atlantic Dialogues held in Morocco. In this regard, the Ambassador participated in the Panel devoted, in the opening of this Forum, to the Royal Atlantic Initiative: An Ambitious Vision for Innovative Regional Cooperation. “The Royal Atlantic Initiative, championed by His Majesty King Mohammed VI, embodies an ambitious and unprecedented vision. It not only proposes an innovative model of regional cooperation but also a bold geopolitical approach, rooted in strong and structural dynamics of connectivity, interdependence, and, above all, sustainable development.” This was the central message delivered by Ambassador Youssef Amrani during this event. Alongside prominent figures such as Amina Benkhadra, Director General of the National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mining, and Nuno António de Noronha Bragança, Coordinator of the Atlantic Centre, the Moroccan diplomat emphasized the scope of this Royal Vision and the development narrative it promotes across the entire Atlantic region and sub-region.