Spain Incorporates Moroccan Culture, Green March into School Curriculum

Mrirt – In a move that consolidates its position in support of Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara, Spain has begun introducing elements of Moroccan history and culture into its school curriculum, including the Green March.

First implemented in the region of Murcia, the reform signals a warming of relations between Madrid and Rabat and implicit support for Morocco’s autonomy plan over its southern provinces.

According to media reports, Murcia has pioneered this educational initiative by integrating a program dedicated to “Arabic language and culture,” with special emphasis on Moroccan cultural elements.

The curriculum puts forward major events in Morocco’s history, particularly the Green March of November 6, 1975 — now recognized among Morocco’s national celebrations.

The Green March represented a pivotal moment when Morocco reclaimed its southern provinces after years of Spanish colonization through a peaceful mobilization of approximately 350,000 unarmed Moroccan volunteers who marched into the region.

By officially incorporating the Green March into its educational framework, Spain appears to be going a step further in acknowledging the legitimacy of Moroccan sovereignty over the region.

Read also: Green March: Morocco’s Bold Moment of Unity and Peace

This educational reform follows Spain’s 2022 pivotal declaration that officially announced endorsing Morocco’s autonomy Plan for Western Sahara.

The curriculum changes aim to strengthen cultural bonds between the two nations by highlighting shared historical elements. As they pledged to promote mutual understanding, Spain and Morocco have taken notable steps in recent months to foster enhanced cooperation across various domains, including education and diplomacy.

This shift in Spanish educational programming demonstrates a commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and supporting a pragmatic, sustainable solution to the Sahara dispute.