The Throne Feast celebrated on July 30th of each year forces the officials of the territorial administration, namely the walis and governors, to shorten or postpone their personal leave to August or September.
In an interview with the newspaper L’Équipe, the President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), Faouzi Lekjaa, spoke about the preparations for the upcoming African Cup of Nations (CAN) men’s tournament to be held in Morocco.
Preparations are currently underway in the city of Al Hoceima in anticipation of the arrival of King Mohammed VI for his summer vacation. The visit is expected to take place in the coming weeks, after the ceremonies of the Throne Feast.
King Mohammed VI is enjoying his vacation in northern Morocco. The Sovereign was spotted on board his jet ski in Cabo Negro, a seaside resort located northeast of Tetouan.
The authorities of Al Hoceima are pulling out all the stops to prepare a warm welcome for King Mohammed VI, who is expected to spend part of his vacation in the region.
King Mohammed VI is expected to make a state visit to France by the end of 2025 or the beginning of 2026, according to diplomatic sources cited by Jeune Afrique. A highly anticipated trip that would mark the complete thawing of tensions between Rabat and Paris.
Narendra Modi, the Indian Prime Minister, will soon travel to Morocco where he will meet with King Mohammed VI. This trip will mark the first stage of his international tour in Africa, Latin America and the Middle East.
Relations between Morocco will strengthen further under the Trump administration. The organization of a high-level meeting between King Mohammed VI and US President Donald Trump is being prepared.
King Mohammed VI is expected to visit Al Hoceima in the coming weeks, likely after the celebration of the Throne Day and the Allegiance ceremony. The city authorities are preparing to give the Sovereign a warm welcome.
Following King Mohammed VI’s call not to sacrifice sheep during Eid Al-Adha, many Moroccans rushed to hotels located in the main tourist cities, Marrakech and Agadir, to spend some good time there.
A convoy consisting of a yacht, several jet skis, and an inflatable boat crossed the entire southern bay of Ceuta on Monday before returning to Morocco, raising questions from many onlookers wondering if it was King Mohammed VI.
Local authorities in several provinces and communes in Morocco have prohibited the introduction of sheep and goats into weekly souks. In other words, their sale for Eid al-Adha