History
The event started in July 2001 in Casablanca, Morocco. It stayed there until 2005, when it was moved to Rabat. In 2007, it was moved once more, this time to Fés.
The tournament is named after Princess Lalla Meryem, the sister of Mohammed VI, King of Morocco.
From 2005 through 2008, the tournament was a Tier IV event. Before 2005, it was a Tier V event.
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