Governor Amzazi Leads Solemn Patriotic Celebrations Marking the 51st Anniversary of the Green March, Alongside Development-Focused Inaugurations

In a solemn patriotic atmosphere marked by pride in the glory of the Kingdom and its immutable principles, Mr. Saïd Amzazi, Wali of the Souss-Massa region and Governor of Agadir Ida-Outanane Prefecture, presided on the morning of Friday, November 6, 2026, at Al Amal Square in Agadir, over the official ceremonies commemorating the 51st anniversary of the glorious Green March. The ceremony was attended by Mr. Karim Achengli, President of the Souss-Massa Regional Council, the First Vice-President of the Agadir Municipal Council, as well as civil, military, judicial and security officials, elected representatives, heads of devolved government services, and representatives of civil society and the media.

The celebrations opened with a national flag-raising ceremony, accompanied by a protocol parade performed by a formation of the Auxiliary Forces. The scene reflected a deep attachment to the homeland and pride in the epic of the Green March, a pivotal moment in the history of modern Morocco and an enduring symbol of the bond between the Throne and the people in defending the Kingdom’s territorial integrity.

Following the ceremony, the Wali and the accompanying delegation proceeded to the headquarters of the regional wilaya, where he presided over the presentation of royal decorations to several recipients, in recognition of their distinguished services, professional careers and contributions to the service of the nation. The recipients were six officials and civil servants. Ahmed Tessir and Ahmed El Bachir Dmani were awarded the Wissam Al Istihqaq Al Watani (Order of National Merit), Exceptional Class; Ahmed Oujhani received the First Class, while Lahcen Sika, Aicha Lamchichi and Khadija Faqir were awarded the Wissam Al Istihqaq Al Watani, Second Class.

The occasion also saw the launch of social and educational initiatives, including the handover of school transport buses. The measure is intended to improve schooling conditions, particularly in rural areas, reduce school dropout rates and strengthen equal access to education.

As part of the same programme, Wali Amzazi, accompanied by the official delegation, inaugurated the neighbourhood social and sports centre in the Adrar district. Developed under Agadir’s urban development programme, the centre provides new spaces for sports, cultural and educational activities, while contributing to the development of children’s and young people’s capacities and their social inclusion.

The celebrations continued at the headquarters of the Souss-Massa Regional Council, which hosted an exhibition of historical paintings and manuscripts documenting Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara and highlighting the depth of the historical and documentary ties linking the southern provinces to the Kingdom. The initiative revived national memory and shed light on the historical depth of Morocco’s territorial integrity.

The festive programme also featured a paragliding show along the Taounza corniche in the commune of Taghazout, providing a moment of spectacle and celebration, as well as an artistic performance at the “La Médina d’Agadir” venue entitled “From the Green March to the Adoption of Resolution 2797.” The performance retraced the historical and diplomatic stages of the national cause and the gains achieved by the Kingdom in defending its territorial integrity.

Thus, the celebrations of the 51st anniversary of the Green March in Agadir went beyond commemorating the glories of the past. They were accompanied by development, social and cultural initiatives reflecting the continuity of the March’s spirit in the process of nation-building and modernization, and embodying Moroccans’ attachment to their territorial integrity and their mobilization around their national principles, under the enlightened leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist him.