North African unrest fails to halt Prince Charles visit to Morocco

Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall are to pay an official visit to Morocco early next month, despite unrest in north African states. The long-planned three day visit is going ahead on Foreign Office advice in a bid to improve trade and cultural links. Britain exports £300m of goods to the country each year. Although there have been demonstrations in Rabat, diplomats say they have not been aimed at overthrowing the Moroccan monarchy. The visit, following a trip to Portugal and Spain, will include engagements in Fez, where the prince will discuss inter-faith dialogue, Rabat and an environmental project at the Errachidia oasis.