A Grand Ceremony Marking the 27th Anniversary of King Mohammed VI's Ascension
On Friday afternoon, a significant ceremony took place at the Royal Palace in Tetouan, presided over by His Majesty King Mohammed VI, accompanied by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Hassan, His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, and His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Ahmed. This event commemorated the 27th anniversary of King Mohammed VI's ascension to the throne of his esteemed ancestors. The ceremony, held in the Mechouar Square, highlighted the deep-rooted loyalty of the Moroccan people to their monarch and the enduring connection between the throne and the nation.
The ceremony commenced with the Minister of Interior, Mr. Abdelouafi Laftit, along with governors and representatives from various provinces and regions of the kingdom, pledging their allegiance to the King, who is regarded as the Commander of the Faithful. Following this, delegations from different regions and provinces presented their renewed oaths of loyalty to His Majesty, further emphasizing their commitment to the crown.
The representatives hailed from various regions, including:
- Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab (Oued Ed-Dahab and Aousserd)
- Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra (Laâyoune, Boujdour, Tarfaya, Smara)
- Guelmim-Oued Noun (Guelmim, Assa-Zag, Tan-Tan, Sidi Ifni)
- Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima (Tangier-Assilah, M'diq-Fnideq, Tetouan, Fahs-Anjra, Larache, Al Hoceima, Chefchaouen, and Ouazzane)
- Oriental Region (Oujda-Angad, Nador, Driouch, Jerada, Berkane, Taourirt, Kserif and Figuig)
- Fez-Meknes (Fez, Meknes, Hajjaj, Ifrane, Moulay Yacoub, Sefrou, Boulemane, Taza and Taounate)
- Rabat-Salé-Kénitra (Rabat, Salé, Skhirat-Témara, Kénitra, Khémisset, Sidi Kacem, and Sidi Slimane)
- Beni Mellal-Khenifra (Beni Mellal, Azilal, Fkih Ben Salah, Khenifra, and Khouribga)
- Casablanca-Settat (Casablanca, Casablanca-Anfa, Fida-Mers Sultan, Ain Sebaa-Hay Mohammadi, Hay Hassani, Ain Chock, Sidi Bernoussi, Ben M'Sick, Moulay Rachid, Mohammedia, El Jadida, Nouaceur, Mediouna, Benslimane, Berrechid, Settat, and Sidi Bennour)
- Marrakech-Safi (Marrakech, Chichaoua, Al Haouz, Qalaat Sraghna, Essaouira, Rehamna, Safi, and Youssoufia)
- Drâa-Tafilalet (Errachidia, Ouarzazate, Midelt, Tinghir, and Zagora)
- Souss-Massa (Agadir Ida Ou Tanane, Inzegane-Ait Melloul, Chtouka Ait Baha, Taroudant, Tiznit, and Tata)
The ceremony concluded with a traditional artillery salute of five shots, as the King graciously responded to the cheers and greetings of the representatives from across the kingdom. This festive occasion not only celebrated the 27th anniversary of King Mohammed VI's reign but also served as a powerful reminder of the Moroccan people's unwavering loyalty to the throne. It highlighted the deep-seated historical bond between the monarchy and the citizens, underscoring the significance of unity and continuity within the Moroccan nation.
Attendees included the Prime Minister, the Presidents of both chambers of Parliament, advisors to the King, members of the government, constitutional authority leaders, senior military officers, and several notable civil and military figures.
As reported by agadirinfo.ma.