This year marks the fiftieth anniversary of an important national occasion for Moroccans, which is the Green March, where people express their pride and pride in their rich history every November 6, and given the importance of the Moroccan government’s decision to make it an official holiday, during which work in the governmental and private sectors and educational institutions stops, allowing… The opportunity to organize national events and celebrations and clarify the most important official holidays.
Date of the Green March anniversary holiday
November 6 of each year is considered an official holiday in Morocco and constitutes a great occasion and a special memory for the people, as one of the most important national and historical events in the Kingdom is celebrated, which is the anniversary of the Green March. This march was led by King Hassan II, may God have mercy on him, and it is considered a prominent turning point in modern history. For the Kingdom, the march aims to restore sovereignty over the Moroccan Sahara from the Spanish occupation, and it witnessed the heroic participation of about 350,000 male and female citizens who demonstrated, through their participation, the unity and solidarity of the people.
Aspects of the 2024 Green March anniversary
On this anniversary, the Kingdom of Morocco witnesses great celebrations in all cities and villages. These celebrations include many activities that appear in the following forms:
- Public squares and streets are decorated with Moroccan national flags and painted in the colors of the flag as an expression of pride in the homeland.
- The Royal Moroccan Armed Forces organizes various cultural events and military displays that express Moroccan traditions and culture.
- Cities such as Casablanca and Rabat are emerging as major destinations for celebratory events aimed at strengthening national identity.
- Within cultural centers and educational institutions, entertainment activities and folkloric performances are organized that highlight Moroccan arts and traditions.
- Organizing entertainment activities that add an atmosphere of happiness and joy.
- On this day, students and workers in the public and private sectors get an official holiday to participate in festive activities.
Official holidays in Morocco for November 2024
The month of November is considered one of the most prominent months in the Moroccan calendar, as it includes two national occasions:
- State employees have an official holiday on November 6th to commemorate the Green March, and this holiday gives Moroccan families the opportunity to celebrate and remember the historical significance of this day.
- Morocco celebrates Independence Day on November 18. It is an event that represents the victory of the Moroccan people in achieving their freedom and independence from French colonialism in 1956, which makes this month a double occasion to celebrate national dignity.
Morocco
