On May 22, 2026, Prince Moulay Rachid presided over the gala dinner offered by King Mohammed VI on the occasion of the 50th edition of the Hassan II Golf Trophy and the 29th edition of the Lalla Meryem Cup. The event took place at the Royal Golf of Marrakech, as reported by the official Maghreb Arabe Press (MAP).
The Hassan II Golf Trophy, named after the late King Hassan II, is a prestigious professional golf tournament on the European Tour. The Lalla Meryem Cup is a parallel women's professional golf tournament. Both events attract top international players and are held annually in Morocco.
The gala dinner was attended by several high-ranking Moroccan officials, including the Minister of National Education, Preschool, and Sports, Chakib Benmoussa, and the Wali of the Marrakech-Safi region, Farid Chourak. Also present were members of the Royal Golf of Marrakech and other dignitaries.
The 50th edition of the Hassan II Trophy and the 29th Lalla Meryem Cup are scheduled to take place from May 25 to 28, 2026, at the Royal Golf of Marrakech. The tournaments are part of Morocco's commitment to promoting sports and tourism.