MESSAGE30th July is a very special day for the Kingdom of Morocco and its people as this year marks the 19th Anniversary of the accession to the throne of His Majesty King Mohammed VI On this auspicious occa...
Moroccans reaffirm loyalty to King on his Enthronement AnniversaryOn this day 30 July, 2018, the Kingdom of Morocco celebrates with great fervor and enthusiasm th Enthronement of His Majesty King Mohammed VI. This big event constitutes each year, an opportunity for...
MESSAGEThe Enthronement Day of His Majesty is a joyous occasion, as a Hon. Consul General of Kingdom of Morocco it is my immense pleasure to extend my heartiest felicitations to His Majesty King Mohammed VI...
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