Marrakech – The Bank Al-Maghrib Museum organized a conference on Wednesday in Rabat under the theme “The Green March Through Its Commemorative Coins,” marking the 50th anniversary of the historic national event.

The gathering brought together Noureddine Belhaddad, a professor specializing in the history of Morocco’s Sahara, and Bouchra Mazzene, a researcher in numismatic history at the museum.

Opening the event, the museum’s director, Rochdi Bernoussi, highlighted that the conference celebrates both the anniversary of the Green March and the positive momentum the Kingdom continues to witness internationally regarding its territorial integrity. 

He emphasized that the museum plays a key role in preserving and strengthening national memory through exhibitions, conferences, and spaces for reflection.

Bernoussi noted that Morocco’s history, marked by heroic milestones, remains a source of inspiration and pride for every generation. 

Preserving this heritage in modern and accessible forms, he stressed, is at the heart of the museum’s educational and cultural mission.

During his presentation, Professor Belhaddad traced Morocco’s millennia-old history, underscoring the deep and enduring ties that unite the southern provinces with the rest of the nation. 

He affirmed that the Green March was the result of a long historical process rooted in the collective consciousness of the Moroccan people, strengthened by unwavering allegiance to the Alaouite Throne. 

The march, he said, remains a powerful expression of national unity and a symbol of harmony between the people and the monarchy.

For her part, researcher Bouchra Mazzene provided an overview of the evolution of the commemorative coins that have immortalized the Green March since 1975. 

She explained that the coins serve as a tangible testament to the depth of national memory, capturing key milestones of the event through symbolic designs and imagery.

Mazzene added that the artistic style of the coins has significantly evolved over time, incorporating modern techniques such as the use of color, symbols of openness and renewal, as well as poetic verses and patriotic slogans. 

These elements, she said, transform the coins into an “engraved memory,” preserving the legacy and values of the Green March for future generations.