King Mohammed VI to Address the Nation on Green March Anniversary
King Mohammed VI of Morocco is scheduled to deliver a royal address to the nation this evening, commemorating the 49th anniversary of the Green March. This historic event, a peaceful march of over 350,000 unarmed Moroccans into the Western Sahara in 1975, holds deep significance for the country. The Ministry of the Royal House, Protocol, and Chancellery released an official statement confirming the address, generating anticipation and interest across Morocco.
The Green March is a pivotal moment in Moroccan history, symbolizing the country’s reunification and territorial integrity. It was a strategic maneuver orchestrated by King Hassan II to reclaim the then-Spanish-controlled Western Sahara. The sheer number of participants, estimated at 350,000, and the
