فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Moroccans commemorate tomorrow one of the most significant milestones in the nation’s history, the anniversary of the Glorious Independence Day, a national occasion that embodies the fighting spirit of His Late Majesty King Mohammed V, the reformist path of His Late Majesty King Hassan II, and the ongoing developmental aspirations under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God grant him victory.
Fez News – National History and Archives
Rabat – On November 18, 1955, the Moroccan sky witnessed an unforgettable historic moment: the return of the liberation hero His Late Majesty Mohammed V, may God bless his soul, from exile, announcing the end of the protectorate and the beginning of actual independence. Seventy years have passed since this epic, an occasion to recall the most prominent milestones that shaped independent Morocco’s journey through three glorious royal eras.
1955-1961: Era of Mohammed V – Founder of Independence and Builder of the Modern State
November 16, 1955: Return of King Mohammed V from Madagascar after two and a half years of forced exile.
November 18, 1955: Historic speech from the Rabat Palace announcing the end of the protectorate system and the beginning of actual independence.
March 2, 1956: Signing of the independence agreement with France in Paris.
April 7, 1956: Recovery of Tangier and ending its international status.
October 29, 1956: Recovery of sovereignty over the southern provinces (Tarfaya).
1956-1960: Establishment of the Royal Army, Royal Gendarmerie, creation of the first national government, issuance of the first Moroccan currency (Moroccan Franc), and launch of the first five-year development plan.
1961: Death of His Majesty Mohammed V, may God bless his soul, and Crown Prince Moulay Hassan’s accession to the throne.
1961-1999: Era of Hassan II – Building Modern Morocco and Completing Territorial Unity
March 3, 1961: Pledge of allegiance to His Majesty Hassan II as King of Morocco.
1963: First legislative elections, issuance of the Kingdom’s first constitution.
1969: Recovery of Ifni province from Spain.
1975: Organization of the Green March (November 6), signing of the Madrid Agreement (November 14).
1979: Recovery of Oued Eddahab province and completion of territorial unity.
1984: Morocco’s withdrawal from the Organization of African Unity in protest of accepting the “Sahrawi Republic.”
1991: Announcement of ceasefire in the Sahara under UN auspices.
Sixties-Nineties: Construction of more than 80 large dams, expansion of electricity and drinking water, creation of highways, establishment of Moroccan radio and television, launch of the first Moroccan satellite (later Mohammed VI A and B), and laying the foundations of the modern economy.
1999-Today: Era of Mohammed VI – Comprehensive Development and International Openness
July 30, 1999: Pledge of allegiance to His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God grant him victory.
2004: New Family Code, the biggest social reform in Morocco’s history.
2005: Launch of the National Initiative for Human Development (INDH).
2011: New Constitution after the February 20 movement, expansion of regional powers and official recognition of the Amazigh language.
2016: Morocco’s return to the African Union.
2020: Abraham Accords and United States recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara.
2021: Spain’s recognition, then France’s (2024) of Moroccan Sahara, and opening of more than 30 countries’ consulates in Laayoune and Dakhla.
2022-2025: Launch of the New Development Model, generalization of social protection, mega projects (Dakhla Atlantic Port, Rabat-Marrakech-Agadir high-speed train, renewable energy, hosting the 2030 World Cup with Spain and Portugal).
Seventy Years of Achievements in Numbers
- From 0 to more than 100 large dams.
- From 12% to more than 99% in rural electrification coverage.
- From 300 km to more than 1,800 km of highways.
- From 40,000 university students to more than 1.2 million.
- From an occupied country to an influential regional power in Africa and strategic partner to Europe and America.
On this seventieth anniversary, Moroccans renew their pledge of loyalty to the glorious Alaouite throne, to the martyrs and resistance fighters, and to all who contributed to writing this national epic.
Seventy years of building, sacrifice, and glory-making… Seventy years of loyalty to the homeland and its historical journey toward unity and progress.
Independence Day is not just a page from the past, but a renewed call to strengthen citizenship values and work for a strong future worthy of rising generations.
