Rabat– As the commemorations of the 26th anniversary of his ascension to the throne continue, King Mohammed VI chaired this afternoon the ceremony of allegiance at the Mechouar Square of the Royal Palace in Tetouan. Accompanied by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan and Princes Moulay Rachid and Moulay Ahmed, the King oversaw the gathering of key national figures, reaffirming their loyalty.
The ceremony began with Minister of Interior Abdelouafi Laftit, alongside governors and officials representing Morocco’s various regions, provinces, and central administration, pledging their allegiance to Amir al-Mouminine.
Following this, the monarch reviewed delegations from across the kingdom, each symbolizing their commitment to the King’s leadership. The event reflected the deep-rooted bond between the Moroccan people and the Alaouite Throne.
These are the representatives from the following regions:
- Dakhla-Oued Eddahab (Oued Eddahab and Aousserd)
- Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra (Laâyoune, Boujdour, Tarfaya, and Smara)
- Guelmim-Oued Noun (Guelmim, Assa-Zag, Tan-Tan, and Sidi Ifni)
- Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima (Tangier-Assilah, M’diq-Fnideq, Tetouan, Fahs-Anjra, Larache, Al Hoceima, Chefchaouen, and Ouezzane)
- Oriental (Oujda-Angad, Nador, Driouch, Jerada, Berkane, Taourirt, Guercif, and Figuig)
- Fès-Meknès (Fès, Meknès, El Hajeb, Ifrane, Moulay Yacoub, Sefrou, Boulmane, Taounate, and Taza)
- Rabat-Salé-Kénitra (Rabat, Salé, Skhirate-Témara, Kénitra, Khémisset, Sidi Kacem, and Sidi Slimane)
- Beni Mellal-Khénifra (Beni Mellal, Azilal, Fquih Bensaleh, Khénifra, and Khouribga)
- Casablanca-Settat (Casablanca, Casablanca-Anfa, Al Fida-Mers Sultan, Ain Sbaâ-El Hay Al Mohammadi, Hay Hassani, Ain Chock, Sidi Bernoussi, Ben M’Sik, Moulay Rachid, Mohammedia, El Jadida, Nouaceur, Mediouna, Benslimane, Berrechid, Settat, and Sidi Bennour)
- Marrakech-Safi (Marrakech, Chichaoua, Al Haouz, El Kelâa des Sraghna, Essaouira, Rhamna, Safi, and Youssoufia)
- Drâa-Tafilalet (Errachidia, Ouarzazate, Midelt, Tinghir, and Zagora)
- Souss-Massa (Agadir Ida-Outanane, Inzegane Aït Melloul, Chtouka Aït Baha, Taroudante, Tiznit, and Tata)
The ceremony concluded with a powerful salute of five cannon shots, while King Mohammed VI responded with hand gestures to the enthusiastic acclamations from regional representatives gathered in tribute.
This annual ceremony marks the culmination of celebrations honoring the King’s historic enthronement. It provides a moment for all twelve regions of Morocco to collectively reaffirm their allegiance to the Sovereign. And it stands as a vivid testament to the intimate and timeless relationship between the Moroccan throne and its people.
The event was attended by Morocco’s Prime Minister, the Presidents of both Parliamentary Chambers, Royal Advisors, members of the government, heads of constitutional bodies, senior officers of the Royal Armed Forces, and numerous prominent civilian and military figures.
