Rabat – On Friday, the Moroccan Royal Family and the Moroccan people will joyfully commemorate the 55th birthday of Prince Moulay Rachid, an occasion that unites the nation in celebration and sincere well wishes for King Mohammed VI, Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, Prince Moulay Rachid, and the entire royal family.
Born on June 20, 1970, in Rabat, Prince Moulay Rachid pursued his academic path with distinction.
In May 1993, he earned a degree in public law with a specialization in internal administration, along with a diploma in comparative law from the Faculty of Legal, Economic, and Social Sciences in Rabat, both with honors.
Three years later, in June 1996, he obtained his second graduate degree in international relations with high distinction.
On May 18, 2001, he earned a PhD in law from the University of Bordeaux, receiving the highest honors and a special commendation for publication for his dissertation titled “The Organization of the Islamic Conference: A Study of a Specialized International Institution”.
Prince Moulay Rachid has long shown a deep commitment to cultural, social, and sporting life in Morocco.
Since April 1997, he has presided over the Royal Moroccan Shooting Federation, and in 2018, he took the helm of the Royal Moroccan Golf Federation.
He also leads the Hassan II Golf Trophy Association and the Marrakech International Film Festival Foundation.
Over the years, he has represented the King at key national and international events and chaired major cultural and sporting ceremonies.
Recently, on June 17, he chaired the extraordinary general assembly of the Royal Moroccan Golf Federation.
In April, he inaugurated the 30th edition of the International Book and Publishing Fair in Rabat and visited the Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss II in Fez during a traditional ceremony for the royal family’s youngest members.
Earlier this year, in February, Prince Moulay Rachid presided over a royal dinner at the Chellah archaeological site and later awarded the winners of the Hassan II Golf Trophy and the Lalla Meryem Cup.
In December 2024, he represented the King at the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris and attended a state dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron.
In November, he presided over the royal dinner at the official opening of the Marrakech International Film Festival.
A few weeks prior, he joined the royal family in welcoming President Macron to Morocco and attended the signing of major bilateral agreements.
The celebration of Prince Moulay Rachid’s 55th birthday is a moment of national unity and heartfelt allegiance to the monarchy an enduring expression of Morocco’s loyalty and shared joy.
