This year’s Throne Day address marks a turning point in how Morocco frames its own development, according to an analysis published by Aujourd’hui Le Maroc, arguing that after more than two decades spent laying the foundations of growth, the kingdom is entering a phase focused on extracting more value from what has already been built. […]
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Morocco’s economy gains momentum as king highlights industry, tourism growth
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI highlighted on Throne Day the progress made by the country’s economy, citing strong growth, rising industrial exports and record tourism arrivals, while urging the financial sector to do more to support investment and small businesses. In a speech marking the 27th anniversary of his accession to the throne, the king said […]
King Mohammed VI urges speeding up desalination projects powered by clean energy
King Mohammed VI underscored the need to address the water challenge by speeding up desalination projects that are powered by renewable energies. In a speech on the 25th anniversary of his accession to the throne, the King underscored the pressing need to take “urgent, innovative steps in order to avoid water shortages,” following six years […]
Morocco’s King renews call to Algeria to normalize relations, open borders
King Mohammed VI of Morocco has once again reached out to Algeria, renewing his call to normalize relations between the two neighboring countries, to open borders, and to make the logic of wisdom prevail to remedy an anachronistic situation. “I reiterate my sincere call to our brothers in Algeria for us to work together, without […]
Political Parties Underscore Relevance of King’s Speech
Moroccan political parties stressed the relevance of the speech to the Nation delivered by King Mohammed VI in setting clear-cut priorities to achieve efficient social and economic reforms while safeguarding Morocco’s unity and stability. King Mohammed VI who gave his speech from Al Hoceima Sunday called for social and economic reforms to improve the living […]
King Mohammed VI Calls for a New Social Contract
King Mohammed VI has called for a new social contract and outlined a roadmap for a complete overhaul of social dysfunctions, calling on the Government and all the stakeholders concerned to undertake an in-depth, thorough restructuring of national social welfare programs and policies. The call came in the speech of the Throne the king addressed […]
Leader of PAM, Main Opposition Party, Resigns, a Première in Moroccan Annals
Ilyas El Omari, Secretary General of Morocco’s Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), the main opposition party in parliament, presented his resignation on the backdrop of protests in northern Morocco and ten days only after a critical speech by the King lambasting political parties and public officials for falling short to fulfil their duties in serving […]
Many Senior Officials May be Pushed to Step Down Following Throne Day Speech
Some senior officials of the Moroccan administration, including cabinet members, governors, and local elected representatives may be pushed to step down as a result of the serious warnings expressed by King Mohammed VI in the Throne Day speech he delivered on July 29. The royal speech appears to have sparked a wave of public administration […]
Moroccan Government Announces Measures to Implement Royal Speech
Head of the Moroccan Government, Saad Eddine El Othmani, announced that a set of measures will be taken to implement the directives laid down in the speech, delivered by King Mohammed VI on the occasion of Throne Day. In the speech, the Monarch lambasted public officials and the civil service for falling short of fulfilling […]
Throne Day: Morocco’s King Vents his Anger at Public Administration, Political Parties
King Mohammed VI on Saturday vented the full extent of his anger against the public administration for its inefficiency, poor performance and sluggish services, and against political parties for failing to uphold their responsibilities. In the Speech he delivered on the eve of Throne Day, celebrating this year the 18th anniversary of his enthronement, King […]








