Australian Embassy in Morocco

On ANZAC Day this year, the Australian Embassy in Morocco, in collaboration with ISMAC, hosted a special screening of Gallipoli by acclaimed Australian director Peter Weir.
The evening brought together Australians, members or the diplomatic corps, friends, and students, and it served as a moment of remembrance and reflection on the sacrifices made during the First World War and the enduring legacy of the ANZAC spirit.
In his remarks, Ambassador Damien Donavan spoke about the significance of ANZAC Day in Australia’s national consciousness and the importance of remembering the human cost of war in a world still marked by conflict and instability.
The Embassy extends its sincere thanks to Mr Abdessamad Moutei, director of ISMAC, its students, faculty, and all guests who contributed to this meaningful evening of remembrance.

We will remember them.
Lest we forget.

Congratulations to for hosting a successful international women’s rugby tournament on Saturday 9 May 2026, and for showcasing the growing strength of rugby in Morocco.

Spectators enjoyed high-quality rugby and remarkable performances from talented female players representing Morocco, Belgium, and France.

Congratulations as well to the Moroccan team for lifting the winner’s trophy at the end of an exciting day of competition. Ambassador Damien Donavan was honoured to handover the trophy to this inspiring group of young women whose passion, discipline, and commitment represent the promising future of rugby in Morocco.

As a country with a deep rugby tradition, Australia looks forward to strengthening cooperation with the COC and exploring future opportunities to bring an Australian element to the development of Moroccan rugby.

Let us work together to strengthen cooperation through the transformative power of sport. 🏉

Creating a buzz 🐝 through sharing experiences on pollinator health 🇦🇺🇲🇦

From avocado farms in northern Morocco, sharing experiences with local beekeepers is helping shape the future of pollinator health and sustainable agriculture.

Ambassador Damien Donavan, together with Southern Cross University, International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas - ICARDA Morocco, and the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research - ACIAR Initiative Manager in Morocco, recently visited beekeeping communities as part of a scoping mission exploring the urgent challenges facing pollinators and beekeepers.

Climate change, Varroa destructor, pesticide exposure, and habitat loss are placing increasing pressure on bees - threatening food production, biodiversity, and rural livelihoods.

Funded through the Africa-Australia Partnership for Climate Responsive Agriculture and led by Southern Cross University in partnership with ICARDA Morocco and KNUST Ghana, this research is helping strengthen beekeeping and pollination industries across Morocco, Ghana, and Australia which are critical to support food security and agricultural resilience. Stay tuned for more stories about the strong collaboration and great work under this program.

SIAM 2026, in moments 📸

During SIAM - Salon International de l'Agriculture au Maroc 2026, our Aussie stand welcomed a wide range of visitors - partners, professionals, and curious minds - each with their own reasons for stopping by, yet all coming together to exchange ideas and leaving with new insights, having shared perspectives and experienced a taste of Australian expertise in agricultural research, water management, and innovation.

We are proud to having contributed to the dynamic dialogue that makes SIAM such a key event.

Thank you to everyone who visited us and we look forward to what comes next! 👀

Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research

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During a recent visit to the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services of the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra Region .ma, Ambassador Damien Donavan was warmly welcomed by Mr Hassan Sakhi, president of the CCIS-RSK to discuss and identify new avenues to further strengthen Australia-Morocco economic and commercial relations. The Ambassador was accompanied by Mr Soufiane Rboub, Chairman of the Australia-Morocco Business Network (AMBN).

The discussion highlighted the unique positioning of both our countries as regional gateways - Morocco to Africa and Europe, and Australia to Asia - and the potential this creates for deeper, mutually beneficial partnerships.
We are now working together to find way to connect Moroccan and Australian chambers of commerce, aimed at bringing business communities closer and identifying new roadmaps for collaboration across key sectors such as agribusiness, renewable energy, tourism, pharmaceuticals, and aeronautics.

Join us at .maroc as part of the program marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Morocco and Australia, for a special literary event under the theme “A Moroccan Literature in English?”.
Alongside the Council of the Moroccan Community Abroad -officiel, we are pleased to welcome Australian-Moroccan author Nadia Mahjouri , who will present her debut novel Half Truth - a powerful exploration of identity, belonging, and life between Morocco and Australia.
Get ready for an engaging conversation alongside international female voices from the UK and the USA, reflecting on the emergence of Moroccan literature in the English language and the cultural bridges it continues to build.

‎انضمّوا لينا فالمعرض الدولي للنشر و الكتاب فحدث أدبي خاص تحت عنوان: «أدب مغربي باللغة الإنجليزية؟»
‎بالتعاون مع المجلس الجالية المغربية بالخارج، كنرحّبوا بالكاتبة الأسترالية-المغربية نادية محجوري، اللي غادي تقدّم روايتها الأولى اللي تتستكشف فيها بعمق معنى الهوية، الانتماء والحياة بين المغرب وأستراليا.
‎استعدّوا لنقاش غني مع أصوات نسائية دولية من المملكة المتحدة والولايات المتحدة الأمريكية، حول بروز الأدب المغربي باللغة الإنجليزية ودور اللي كيلعب في بناء الجسور الثقافية بين الشعوب.

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Yesterday at .officiel 2026, we celebrated the signing of a Research Agreement between and for the project “Enhancing Beekeeping and Pollination Industry Research and Partnerships in Morocco and Ghana”, alongside a key partner in Morocco the International Center For Agricultural Research In The Dry Areas .

This agreement boosts collaboration in agricultural research and innovation, supporting climate-resilient agriculture, sustainable development, and the growth of the beekeeping and pollination industries in Morocco and Ghana.

A proud moment highlighting the Australia-Morocco partnership and our shared commitment to agricultural innovation and sustainability.

Australia is coming to SIAM 2026! 🇦🇺🌾
The Australian Embassy in Morocco, alongside our partners , and , is bringing a touch of Australian expertise to one of the region’s biggest agricultural events. Think smart solutions, meaningful exchanges, and new opportunities for collaboration.
Stop by our stand, meet the team, and explore what Australia has to offer. See you at ! 🇦🇺🇲🇦

Partnerships

Ambassador Damien Donavan was pleased to meet in person the creative minds behind our 50th anniversary of Australia - Morocco diplomatic relations logo.
The two young designers, Mounia Bendahman from Morocco, and Shazin Sharafuddeen from Australia are the winners of the joint logo design competition launched by the Australian Embassy in Morocco and the Moroccan Embassy in Australia.
This collaboration reflects our strong commitment to youth engagement and shows what is possible despite geographical distance and time difference.