The wali of the Souss-Massa region presides over a commemoration in Agadir marking the end of the First World War.

Mr. Saïd Amzazi, Wali of the Souss-Massa region and Governor of Agadir Ida-Outanane Prefecture, chaired on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, a commemorative ceremony marking the 108th anniversary of the Armistice of the First World War at the military section of the French cemetery in Agadir’s Ihchach district, in the presence of the Consul General of France in Agadir and representatives of the security, military and local authorities.

This official ceremony, organized annually by the Consulate General of France in Agadir, was held to commemorate the armistice that ended the First World War. It recalled the heavy sacrifices made by the Moroccan and French soldiers who took part in the conflict and paid tribute to the victims of both world wars.

The ceremony featured several symbolic moments: the raising of the Moroccan and French flags, the playing of both countries’ national anthems, the laying of a wreath before the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and a minute of silence in memory of the soldiers who fell during the two world wars, in the presence of representatives of French associations and veterans’ organizations.

The occasion provided an opportunity to evoke a shared historical memory and its human and civilizational dimensions, particularly through the commemoration of the sacrifices made by Moroccan and French soldiers who fell on the battlefields, many of whom are buried in the European cemetery in the Ihchach district.

The ceremony also embodied the values of loyalty and gratitude for the sacrifices of previous generations. It underscored the importance of preserving a shared historical memory and promoting the values of peace, tolerance, coexistence and solidarity among peoples, while passing these noble human principles on to younger generations.