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Morocco World
08-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Morocco World
Prince Moulay Rachid Chairs Gala Dinner for 49th Hassan II Golf Trophy
Rabat – Prince Moulay Rachid chaired a gala dinner on Friday at the Chellah archaeological site in Rabat, hosted by King Mohammed VI, to mark the 49th Hassan II Golf Trophy and the 28th Lalla Meryem Cup, held from February 3 to 8. Upon his arrival, Prince Moulay Rachid, who is also the President of the Royal Moroccan Golf Federation and the Hassan II Golf Trophy Association, reviewed a detachment of the Auxiliary Forces The prince was then greeted by several key officials, including Minister of National Education, Preschool and Sports Mohamed Saad Berrada, Minister of Tourism, Handicrafts and Social and Solidarity Economy Fatim-Zahra Ammor, and Minister Delegate to the Minister of Economy and Finance, in charge of the Budget, Fouzi Lekjaa. Also welcoming the prince were the President of the Moroccan National Olympic Committee, Fayçal Laraichi; the Wali of the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra region and Governor of Rabat Prefecture, Mohamed Yacoubi; President of the Regional Council, Rachid El Abdi; President of the Municipal Council, Fatiha El Moudni; President of the Prefectural Council, Abdelaziz Driouich; and President of the Youssoufia District, Ibrahim El Joumani. Prince Moulay Rachid was also joined by key figures from the Royal Moroccan Golf Federation and the Hassan II Golf Trophy Association, including Mostafa Zine, Hassan Mansouri, Abderrahman Bouftas, Ali Bensouda, Azzeddine Benmoussa, Michel Besancenay, Mohamed Iraqi, and Mohamed Naoufel Bensouda. Following these greetings, the prince interacted with international and national guests, as well as partners of the event. The gala dinner featured a screening of an institutional film that showcased the history of the Hassan II Golf Trophy and the Lalla Meryem Cup. The film highlighted the key moments of these prestigious competitions, founded in 1971 and 1993, respectively, by the late King Hassan II, and celebrated the world's greatest golfers who have contributed to the legacy of these high-profile sporting events.
Daily News Egypt
07-02-2025
- Sport
- Daily News Egypt
49th Hassan II Trophy and 28th Lalla Meryem Cup Officially Launched in Morocco
The 49th edition of the Hassan II Trophy and the 28th Lalla Meryem Cup were officially launched with a grand press conference, setting the stage for one of the most prestigious golfing events in Morocco. The event was attended by Maitre Zine and Hassan El Mansouri, vice-presidents of the Royal Moroccan Golf Federation (RMGF) and the Hassan II Trophy Association, who formally announced the opening of the competitions. Miller Brady, President of the PGA Tour Champions, highlighted the strong relationship between the tour and Morocco, emphasizing that the Hassan II Trophy holds a special place among senior golf legends. Diane Barnard, Operations Director of the Ladies European Tour (LET), noted the tournament's unique format, which brings together top male golfers from the PGA Tour Champions and leading female players from the LET at a single venueâ€'an exceptional setup in the international golf calendar. Last year's champions, Ricardo Gonzalez of Argentina, winner of the Hassan II Trophy, and Bronte Law of England, the Lalla Meryem Cup titleholder, expressed their excitement about returning to the Royal Golf Dar Es Salam. Both golfers shared their determination to defend their titles and relive the unique atmosphere of the iconic Moroccan course. With a history of attracting elite golfers from around the world, the tournaments continue to strengthen Morocco's status as a premier destination for international golf.
