The Kingdom of Morocco is immersed in national festivities as it marks the 27th anniversary of the accession of His Majesty King Mohammed VI to the Throne of his glorious ancestors. Throne Day (Eid al-Arsh), observed every July 30, stands as one of the country’s most significant national holidays — a moment of collective pride, renewed allegiance, and reflection on the path of development charted under the Sovereign’s leadership since 1999. Marking the occasion, the American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) extended its congratulations to the King and the Moroccan people, framing the milestone as an opportunity to reaffirm the longstanding partnership between Washington and Rabat.

Ceremonies in M’diq and Tetouan

According to a statement from the Ministry of the Royal Household, Protocol and Chancellery, King Mohammed VI is presiding over the main commemorative ceremonies across Thursday and Friday. On the afternoon of Thursday, July 30, the King chaired an official reception at the Prefecture Square of M’diq-Fnideq in the city of M’diq, bringing together senior civilian and military officials, constitutional body presidents, religious leaders, and members of the diplomatic corps.

On Friday, July 31, in his capacity as Supreme Commander and Chief of the General Staff of the Royal Armed Forces, the King is set to preside over the oath-taking ceremony of newly graduated officers from various military, paramilitary, and civilian schools at Mechouar Square in the Royal Palace in Tetouan, followed by the traditional Allegiance (Bay’ah) ceremony, during which representatives of the nation’s regions, prefectures, and provinces renew their oath of loyalty to the Throne. The Royal Armed Forces are also marking the occasion with air shows by the “Green March” aerobatic team along the M’diq coastline and the Martil Corniche, along with parachute demonstrations at Bouregreg Marina in Salé.

The Royal Address: Progress and National Stability

On the evening of Wednesday, July 29, King Mohammed VI delivered his traditional Throne Day address to the nation, reflecting on 27 years of service with what was described as gratitude, realism, and forward-looking resolve.

“It is with immense pride and deep satisfaction that We celebrate today the twenty-seventh anniversary of Our Accession to the Throne… The mission is noble and the task immense.” King Mohammed VI, Throne Day Address, July 29, 2026

The Sovereign emphasized that his sole concern has always been to serve the Moroccan people and enable them to live in dignity, describing the country’s political and institutional stability as “the key variable in Morocco’s development equation” amid a turbulent regional and international environment.

Among the achievements cited in the address were a strong agricultural season following significant rainfall that bolstered water and food security; Morocco’s emergence as Africa’s leading automotive exporter, with automotive and aerospace sectors now surpassing phosphates as the country’s top export earners; major progress in renewable energy including the operational launch of the “Morocco Green Hydrogen Offer”; historic tourism performance; and continued expansion of social protection and human development programs.

The King also called on the financial sector to expand financing for small and medium-sized enterprises, innovation, and exports, and urged continued implementation of integrated territorial development programs across all regions. He paid tribute to the Royal Armed Forces, security services, and civil protection personnel, and recalled with reverence the nation’s departed monarchs, including his grandfather King Mohammed V and father King Hassan II.

A Nation in Celebration

Across the Kingdom, streets, public buildings, and homes are adorned with the red and green of the national flag and portraits of the King. Cities and towns are hosting cultural performances, traditional music, fireworks, and public gatherings, as families and communities come together in a spirit of shared pride and optimism. Throne Day, organizers note, is more than a ceremonial anniversary — it renews the historic bond of mutual allegiance between the Throne and the people, rooted in loyalty, affection, and a shared vision of a modern, prosperous, and unified Morocco.

For AMMWEC, whose work centers on interfaith dialogue and women’s empowerment across Muslim and multifaith communities, the occasion offered a moment to underscore the broader U.S.-Morocco relationship as a model of cooperation rooted in mutual respect. As the Kingdom enters its 28th year under King Mohammed VI’s reign, this year’s celebrations reaffirm what officials describe as the nation’s resilience, ambition, and deep attachment to its monarchy and shared future.