Morocco is commemorating on Friday the 51st anniversary of the Green March, one of the defining moments in the Kingdom’s modern history.
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On November 6, 1975, approximately 350,000 Moroccan volunteers, including 35,000 women, took part in the peaceful march launched by the late King Hassan II.
The historic mobilization remains a powerful symbol of national unity and the Moroccan people’s attachment to the country’s territorial integrity.
A Historic Moment in Morocco’s Modern History
The Green March brought together volunteers from across Morocco in an unprecedented peaceful national mobilization.
Participants carried Moroccan flags and copies of the Quran as they answered King Hassan II’s call to march toward the southern provinces.
According to Morocco’s official historical records, the March involved 350,000 volunteers, including 35,000 women.
More than five decades later, the event continues to hold a central place in Morocco’s national memory and is commemorated every year on November 6.
The Green March and National Unity
For Morocco, the Green March represents more than a historic event. It remains a symbol of unity, patriotism and peaceful mobilization.
The anniversary also recalls the role of the late King Hassan II, who conceived and led the historic initiative.
In recent years, King Mohammed VI has repeatedly highlighted the values associated with the Green March, including sacrifice, loyalty and patriotism.
In his speeches marking previous anniversaries, the King has also linked the legacy of the March to Morocco’s continued efforts to promote development in its southern provinces and defend the Kingdom’s territorial integrity internationally.
A Legacy That Continues
The 51st anniversary comes as Morocco continues to commemorate the Green March as a defining chapter in its modern history.
Across the country, the occasion serves as a reminder of the national mobilization that brought together hundreds of thousands of Moroccans around a shared cause.
The Green March remains one of the strongest symbols of national unity in Morocco and continues to shape the country’s collective memory more than half a century after it took place.
As Morocco marks the 51st anniversary, the occasion honors the generation that participated in the historic March while reaffirming the values of unity and national solidarity associated with November 6, 1975.
- Source: Morocco’s official portal (Maroc.ma)