The first lady of the United States of America, Jill Biden, arrived on Saturday June 3 in Marrakech for a visit to Morocco. She was accompanied by her daughter Ashley Biden and her sister Bobby Jacobs.
The First Lady of the United States of America, Jill Biden, arrived on Saturday, June 3 in Marrakech for a visit to Morocco. She was accompanied by her daughter Ashley Biden and her sister Bobby Jacobs.
Upon her arrival at Marrakech-Menara airport, Jill Biden was greeted by Princess Lalla Hasnaa.
Sunday June 4, Jill Biden went to the Medersa Ben Youssef, in the heart of the old medina of Marrakech. During his visit to the different spaces of this historical and educational institution, explanations were provided to him on this historical and architectural site.
The same day, she visited the Ennakhil Association for women and Children (AEFE), the time to learn about its programs aimed at providing assistance to women and young girls in difficult situations.
In a statement released by the White House, the First Lady of the United States “praised the leadership of King Mohammed VI in favor of the empowerment of women and young people”. She also expressed her “heartfelt thanks” to the King for the welcome extended to her during her visit to Morocco, “one of the oldest friendly countries” of the United States”, she said. underline.
The visit of the First Lady of the United States to Morocco is the second after that of 2014 when she accompanied President Joe Biden, then Vice President of the Obama administration, during his participation in the 5th edition of the Summit of Entrepreneurship (GES) which was held in November in Marrakech.
Her visit to the Kingdom is part of a tour of the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe, with the aim of promoting the conditions of women and young people around the world, particularly with regard to education, health, and empowerment.
