Marrakech – A vibrant and colorful carnival was held on Saturday in Fez to celebrate the historic Green March and Unity Day (Aid Al Wahda), organized by the Nour Friendship Caravan for Social Development.
Supported by several local civil society associations, the event brought together hundreds of citizens; men, women, youth, and seniors, creating a festive atmosphere centered around Morocco’s unity and commitment to defending its territorial integrity.
Waving Moroccan flags and holding portraits of King Mohammed VI, participants relived the spirit of the Green March, recalling the historic mobilization of 350,000 Moroccans who peacefully marched into the Sahara in 1975.
Throughout the carnival’s route in the heart of the spiritual capital, attendees sang, danced, and celebrated national pride.
The procession also highlighted aspects of Moroccan heritage, such as the iconic Moroccan caftan and traditional zellige craftsmanship, underscoring the richness of the country’s cultural legacy.
In a statement to MAP, Khadija Hajoubi Yaakoubi, president of the Nour Friendship Caravan for Social Development, emphasized that the carnival is a civil society initiative reflecting the joy and unity of the Moroccan people as they commemorate the glorious Green March, especially at a time when Morocco celebrates a major diplomatic victory at the United Nations Security Council, which reaffirmed Morocco’s autonomy plan as the sole solution to the artificial dispute over the Moroccan Sahara.
She added that the event also coincides with the celebration of Unity Day, declared by King Mohammed VI following the adoption of Resolution 2797 by the UN Security Council on the Moroccan Sahara.
Brahim Bikri, president of the Moroccan Association for Heritage Preservation, expressed pride in sharing this moment with fellow citizens during the 50th anniversary of the Green March, noting that the spirit of 1975 continues today through broad-based development efforts.
