Tomorrow, the Moroccan people will commemorate the seventy-first anniversary of the glorious Independence Day, a celebration that reflects the highest meanings of unity between the Alaouite throne and the Moroccan people. This occasion recalls a long struggle that lasted for decades to defend national unity, sovereignty, and the protection of its sacred values.
This anniversary represents a significant milestone in the history of the Kingdom and in the hearts of all Moroccans, as it embodies deep connotations and high values. It reminds everyone of the national commitment and the triumph of the will of the throne and the people in the pursuit of independence and the establishment of a unified and sovereign Morocco.
This historical event evokes key national moments, including the historic visit of the late King Mohammed V to Tangier on April 9, 1947. During this visit, he affirmed Morocco’s commitment to the freedom of the nation and its territorial integrity. The contribution of the national movement since the 1930s is also highlighted, particularly in raising national awareness and fostering a spirit of citizenship, as well as promoting the Moroccan cause in international forums, despite the colonizer’s attempts to suppress national momentum.
Across the Kingdom, there were popular uprisings and heroic battles, most notably the battles of El Hri, Anwal, Bougafer, Jebel Badao, and Sidi Bou Othman, along with the uprising of the Ait Baamrane tribes and the southern regions, illustrating the resistance of the Moroccan people against colonial domination.
The spark of the Revolution of the King and the People ignited on August 20, 1953, which hastened the return of the late King Mohammed V and his royal family on November 18, 1955, marking the end of the protectorate system and the dawn of independence. This led to a phase of national reconstruction and institutional reform, following the legacy of King Mohammed V and King Hassan II, culminating in the completion of territorial unity and developmental projects under the leadership of King Mohammed VI.
This occasion provides an opportunity to reflect on Morocco’s rich history filled with national epics, to draw lessons from the struggles of our ancestors to strengthen the spirit of citizenship, protect national achievements, and continue the path of sustainable economic and social development while preserving the territorial integrity of the Kingdom.
