On Friday afternoon, His Majesty King Mohammed VI, accompanied by Crown Prince Moulay Hassan, Prince Moulay Rachid, and Prince Moulay Ahmed, presided over a ceremonial event held at the Royal Palace courtyard in Tetouan, marking the 27th anniversary of his ascension to the throne of his illustrious ancestors. This annual celebration, known as the Loyalty Ceremony, serves as a significant occasion for demonstrating the unwavering allegiance of the Moroccan people to their monarch.
The event commenced with a formal presentation of loyalty by Abdelouafi Laftit, the Minister of Interior, along with various governors and officials representing the provinces and regions of Morocco. Following this initial tribute, delegations from multiple regions, provinces, and districts across the nation came forth to renew their pledge of loyalty to King Mohammed VI.
Representatives included those from the following regions:
- Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra (Laayoune, Boujdour, Tarfaya, Smara)
- Oued Eddahab-Lagouira (Oued Eddahab, Aousserd)
- Kelima-Souss (Kelima, Assa-Zag, Tan-Tan, Sidi Ifni)
- Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima (Tangier-Assilah, Mdiq-Fnideq, Tetouan, Fahs-Anjra, Larache, Al Hoceima, Chefchaouen, Wazzan)
- Oriental Region (Oujda-Angad, Nador, Driouch, Jerada, Berkane, Taourirt, Kasserine, and Figuig)
- Fez-Meknes (Fez, Meknes, Hajeb, Ifrane, Moulay Yacoub, Sefrou, Boulmane, Tounate, and Taza)
- Rabat-Salé-Kénitra (Rabat, Salé, Skhirat-Témara, Kénitra, Khémisset, Sidi Kacem, Sidi Slimane)
- Beni Mellal-Khenifra (Beni Mellal, Azilal, Fkih Ben Salah, Khenifra, and Khouribga)
- Casablanca-Settat (Casablanca, Casablanca-Anfa, Feddan-Mers Sultan, Ain Sebaa-Hay 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, Kelaa des Sraghna, Essaouira, Rehamna, Safi, and Youssoufia)
- Drâa-Tafilalet (Errachidia, Ouarzazate, Midelt, Tinghir, and Zagora)
- Souss-Massa (Agadir Idaoutanane, Inzegane-Ait Melloul, Chtouka Ait Baha, Taroudant, Tiznit, and Tata)
The ceremony concluded with the firing of artillery to signify five gun salutes, as His Majesty graciously reciprocated the cheers and greetings offered by the representatives from the diverse regions of the kingdom.
This joyful occasion, which highlights the enduring bond between the Moroccan populace and the revered Alaouite throne, underscores the commitment of the twelve regional representatives to the monarchy. It reaffirms that the connection between the throne and the people is deeply entrenched in the nation’s history, forming a solid foundation for the Moroccan state and exemplifying the unity and continuity of its citizens.
The event was attended by notable figures including the Prime Minister, the Presidents of the two chambers of Parliament, royal advisors, government members, heads of constitutional bodies, high-ranking military officials, and various civil and military dignitaries.
As reported by hespress.com.
