Dr Murrison:To ask the Secretary of State for Defence on what occasions UK and Moroccan defence agencies have participated in joint exercises (a) bilaterally and (b) as members of collective security organisations since 1997. [28438] Mr Robathan:The UK undertakes modest, but important annual bilateral defence activity with Morocco. Our bi-lateral joint exercises since 1997 to date have been as follows:
- Ex Jebel Saharah: a very successful bilateral ground and airmobile annual exercise which is run in the Marrakech region has now been run 10 times since its inception in 2000.
- Ex Jebel Tarik: Morocco has contributed service personnel to this annual bilateral deployment of two companies (up to 180 personnel) of the Royal Gibraltar Regiment (RG) to the UK, on seven occasions since 2003.
- Ex Desert Vortex: a one-off bilateral helicopter exercise which was run between 16 May and 30 June 2009. This was a UK training exercise with objectives set by Joint Helicopter Command (JHC) and run concurrently with Moroccan Air Force annual helicopter crew training.
The UK and Moroccan Defence agencies have not participated in any joint exercises as members of collective security organisations since 1997. HMS Northumberland was due to take part in the NATO Standing Naval Maritime Group 1 (SNMG l) staging in Casablanca in September 2010. Unfortunately, UK participation did not materialize as HMS Northumberland had to be re-tasked and did not visit Morocco.
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L'Inspecteur général des FAR reçoit le Chef d'Etat major de l'Armée de terre britannique Sur Hautes instructions du Roi Mohammed VI, Chef Suprême et Chef d'Etat major général des Forces armées Royales (FAR), le Général de corps d'Armée, Inspecteur général des FAR et commandant la zone sud, a reçu, lundi au siège de l'Etat major général des FAR à Rabat, le Général Sir Peter Wall, Chef d'Etat major de l'Armée de terre britannique, qui effectue une visite au Royaume à la tête d'une délégation militaire.
Un communiqué de l'Etat major général des FAR indique que les entretiens, qui se sont déroulés en présence de l'ambassadeur du Royaume-Uni à Rabat, ont porté sur le renforcement de la coopération militaire entre les forces armées des deux pays.
La coopération militaire entre le Maroc et la Grande Bretagne s'articule notamment autour de la formation, des exercices et de l'échange de visites.
Elle est programmée, selon un calendrier établi par une commission mixte, dans le cadre de l'interopérabilité et de l'échange d'expérience et de formation entre les forces armées des deux pays. MAP
ce sont des accord de satut de forces(status of forces agreement),pour reglementer le statut des militaires pendant leur residences dans les 2 pays.on a les memes avec la France et depuis quelques années USA http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Status_of_Forces_Agreement
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On the 1st of September 2014, 5 Military Intelligence Battalion (5MI) deployed to Morocco for a two week trekking expedition into the Atlas Mountains in conjunction with the Moroccan Army. Although originally this trip was intended for 5MI and the Intelligience Corps Reserves only, it was opened up to the wider Corps.
Arriving in Marrakesh (having negotiated ‘fastrack’ immigration clearance) for the first night, all were amazed at the vibrant culture and atmosphere Marrakech had to offer. It is difficult to enter the main square in Marrakesh without having a large snake thrust around your neck! However, at this point we had to refrain from indulging too much as trekking started the next afternoon.
After a leisurely rooftop breakfast in central Marrakesh, the group made the 2 hour road move to Aguersioual, within the High Atlas Mountains. At a tea shop adjacent to our start point, Captain (Capt) Hilton and Major (Maj) Joshi were greeted by Capt Tariq Oustouh of the Moroccan Mountain Infantry, and entered negotiations about our planned route choice. UK Armed Forces expeditions to Morocco, of which there are 6 per year, are unique in that they are conducted with the Moroccan Army. The Moroccan Army contingent joins the British Army contingent and they travel together around the High Atlas Mountains. Therefore the expedition party get a unique insight into Moroccan culture compared to any other military Adventure Training expedition. Unfortunately the one Arabic speaking OPMI(L) on the expedition party was re-tasked just before departure, and so French was often the common language!
The first day of the route was meant to be a gentle introduction to the High Atlas Mountains, a short sharp climb over a pass before a descent to Amskarrou village. The introduction served to educate the group of several factors. Morocco is hot in the mid-afternoon (Marrakesh was 35°C); the mountains are steep and unforgiving; the Moroccan Army is a lot fitter than the British Army – or more generously, more acclimatised. Camping in Amskarrou village was like stepping straight into the stone age, a village bypassed by modern life (literally – there was a road further up the valley, but this village had access by foot only). We were the only foreigners in the village that night, and therefore had unrestricted access to the only toilet (a long drop) a 300m walk away from our camping spot.
The Adhan (call to prayer) was called every morning between 0530 and 0600hrs. In some villages this was done at the Mosque over the loud speaker, and in some locations there were more than 5 mosques within clear line of sight, all giving a competing Adhan. Whilst we were in the more remote areas away from a village mosque, the Adhan was called by one of the group, with the sound ringing out down the valley.
When camping near Tacheddirt the group held an impromptu singing and dancing session, led very much by the Moroccans (who can deliver an excellent percussion on the back of a couple of washing up bowls); indeed when asked to sing a traditional English song, the best that Capt Kinghan could muster was a fine rendition of Home and Away! We had to promise to come back with a better effort.
Maj Joshi (MOD Kingstanding) is an international mountaineer of repute and also a GP, so it was fantastic to have him as part of our team. However in spite of his best efforts, virtually all members of the team came down with some kind of illness during the trip. Hygiene is a major issue out in that environment, and your stomach can take a while to adjust, especially when coming from the highly sanitised environment of the UK. It is true that you can tell your doctor anything!
The highlight of the trek was peak bagging phase, including ascents of Ras (4083m), Timesguida n-Ouanoukrim (4088m), Imouzzer (4010m) and the highest peak in North Africa, Jebel Toubkal (4167m). The conditions for the ascents were perfect – clear visibility, little wind, warm but not hot. The view from the top of Toubkal was staggering. You could easily see out to 60 miles, with the Anti Atlas and Sahara dominating the views to the south. The technical difficulty of the ascents was low, but the effects of the altitude when staying above 3000m for an extended period should not be underestimated. To everyone’s credit, all 13 members of the group that set off up Toubkal were successful.
On returning to our guesthouse in Imlil, the UK contingent of the group made good on its vow to put on a singing extravaganza for our Moroccan friends, and delivered an extended 10 minute ‘house’ version of ‘Hey Baby’ by DJ Otzi. We said our goodbyes to the Capt Tariq Oustouh and his troops, making our way to Marrakesh for 2 nights rest, and another chance to get sold a photo with a python around our necks, or a dressed up monkey in a Top Hat standing on our heads.
After the first good night’s sleep in a proper bed for 10 nights, a day of exploring Marrakech awaited us. Exploring Marrakech means exploring the souks (or bazaars), which were filled with unusual items such as dried out tortoises and scorpions, spices, olives and knock off Gucci hand bags. Later that evening a final meal was enjoyed in a roof top café overlooking the hustle and bustle of the central Marrakesh and the Atlas Mountains in the distance. Entertainment included belly-dancing and drumming which proved a good end to the expedition.
Particular thanks go to Maj Joshi for being an outstanding instructor, to Capt Hilton for organising the whole endeavour and Capt Kinghan for his dulcet tones. Further thanks must go to all those bodies which contributed funds to the expedition, including the Intelligence Corps Association, Army in Scotland Trust, Ulysses Trust, Berlin Infantry Brigade Memorial Fund and Force Troops Command.
5 Military Intelligence Battalion is one of four Intelligence Corps Army Reserve units in the British Army. They are based in Scotland, the North East of England and Yorkshire. The Battalion is currently actively recruiting in all regions, at all ranks.
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The final three days of Northern Atlas Lion began with farewells and photos in Imlil before the British Army contingent departed for Marrakech. In the medina (the walled, old part of the city) the group found an abundance of places and sights to explore over the two days. The local markets (souks) were a labrynth of streets selling all sorts of wares, from leather bags to exotic spices. The pharmacies in the souks demonstrated the old herbal remedies that could be found using natural ingredients, with the smelling salts to clear blocked noses being particularly strong!
The last morning was spent at the hotel, with the plan being to make the most of the sun. Unfortunately the Moroccan weather was not on side and the sunbathing plan was scrapped as the rain poured down. The group had a light lunch in a BBQ grill close by and then got a taxi to the airport.
Overall the group had thoroughly enjoyed the exercise. The cultural and language barriers that were experienced at the start of the trip with the Moroccan armed forces were soon overcome and lasting friendships forged, especially between the Moroccan Sgt Maj and Cpl McCluskey and Kgn Dermott. The exercise pushed people outside of their comfort zones, mentally and physically, yet the group still managed to enjoy the stunning views, peaceful surroundings and friendly people of the Atlas Mountains. The exercise has been a resounding success and thanks has to go to Sgt Dave Singleton for organising and managing (and stressing!) over the brilliant trip.
The Regiment wants to thank all involved, especially the 1st Battalion Chaseurs de Atlas.
Les nôtres ce sont le bataillon alpin je suppose . Bonne initiative j'ai toujours voulu que les FAR developpe leur coopération avec la British Army , armée d'expérience ils en ont des batailles dans les pattes . Même sur le plan diplomatique pur , cette coopération avec les britannique c'est un clin d'oeil aux spanish , sa permet de contrebalancer et montrer aux espagnols qui sont en froid avec les britanniques que on a d'autres choix pour redéployer nos relations si sa se refroidit entre le maroc et l'espagne surtout quand nos BIP font des exercices avec le Royal Gibraltar regiment terre historique de tensions entre UK et espagnols . Ils viennent profité des conditions climatiques montagneuses pour se roder. Les nôtres sont je pense a la base des fils des regions montagneuses donc ils sont comme des poissons dans l'eau .
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Aujourd'hui, j'étais à bord du Destroyer britannique classe Daring Type 045 HMS Dragon (D35). Le Destroyer fais une escale à Casablanca de 4 jours qui sera conclu par un PASSEX avec une frégate de la Marine Royale. L'escale est aussi l'occasion pour présenter les produits de l'industrie militaire britannique et européenne et ce sous demande des autorités marocaines, dans ce sens, une exposition sera organisée demain à bord du rafiot. La coopération militaire entre les deux royaumes est concentrée sur l'échange de visites et 3 exercices des corps d'Infanteries qui sont : Jebel Sahara, Jebel Tarik et Jebel Ingliz. Les 2 pays veulent aller un peu plus loin, notamment dans le domaine naval et autres, et dans ce sens 2 hauts gradés anglais sont à Rabat pour une visite de travail pour discuter des moyens de développer la coopération militaire entre les deux pays.
le rapprochement avec la Grande-Bretagne est dicté par la politique plus que l'économie les échanges économiques entre les deux pays ne reflètent pas la qualité des relations militaires bilatérales. ceci peut s'expliquer par une volonté des deux pays de faire contre poids vis-à-vis de l'Espagne dans le contrôle du détroit de Gibraltar on peut se demander alors pourquoi des excercices comme Jebel Sahara ne sont jamais ouvert aux Espagnoles... se rapprocher avec la GB pour contre-carrer sa carence vis-à-vis de l'Espagne est un pas intelligent du Maroc. vue que nous aurons besoin du soutien de la GB pour le traçage et le respect de la souveraineté nationale sur notre ZEE.d'ailleurs il sera judicieux d'ouvrir nos gisements offshore aux boites anglaises notamment BP
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terre historique de tensions entre UK et espagnols . 
