King Mohammed VI Grants Royal Clemency and Highlights Economic Growth on Morocco's Throne Day FAST-MOVING
On 27 July 2026 King Mohammed VI addressed the nation on the 27th anniversary of his accession, delivering a royal speech that stressed Morocco’s stability, security and institutional effectiveness. In the same ceremony the king announced royal clemency for 1,788 individuals—including 1,679 detained prisoners and 109 persons who were already free—commuting various sentences and reducing penalties.
The speech also showcased the country’s economic performance, noting a 4.9 % growth rate in 2025 and projecting a similar or higher rate for 2026. The monarch highlighted diversification into automotive and aerospace sectors, which together now account for more than 40 % of exports, and confirmed that Morocco produces roughly one million vehicles a year, making it Africa’s leading car exporter. Tourism reached a historic near‑20 million arrivals in 2025.
King VI underlined a strategic focus on national self‑sufficiency, especially in food, pharmaceuticals and renewable energy, and called for intensified domestic financing to support large‑scale industrial and innovation projects. The United States reaffirmed its support for Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara in a message issued during the Throne Day celebrations, underscoring the strong bilateral partnership.
Entities: King Mohammed VI · Ministry of Justice · Ministry of Justice (Morocco) · Ministry of Justice of Morocco · Ministry of the Royal Household (Morocco) · Moroccan Economy · Moroccan aerospace sector · Moroccan automotive industry · Moroccan government · Moroccan tourism sector · Morocco · M’diq
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- [● 3 SOURCES] 109 of the clemency beneficiaries were free at the time of the grant. (royal clemency details)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A military oath‑taking ceremony will be held at the Mechouar of the Royal Palace in Tétouan on 31 July 2026. (Royal Household communiqué)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] King Mohammed VI granted royal clemency to 1,788 people on Throne Day 2026. (Ministry of Justice communiqué)
- [● 5 SOURCES] King Mohammed VI delivered a speech on the 27th anniversary of his accession on 27 July 2026. (royal speech)
- [● 6 SOURCES] The speech highlighted Morocco’s security, stability and effective public institutions as strategic assets. (King Mohammed VI)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] King Mohammed VI will preside over Throne Day ceremonies on 30 and 31 July 2026 in M’diq‑Fnideq and Tétouan. (Royal Household communiqué)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Ministry of Justice announced the details of the royal clemency. (official announcement)
- [● 6 SOURCES] 1,679 of the clemency beneficiaries were detained at the time of the grant. (Royal clemency announcement.)
- [● 3 SOURCES] In his speech, the King highlighted Morocco’s security, stability and effective public institutions. (Royal speech transcript)
- [● 6 SOURCES] 1,679 of the clemency beneficiaries were detained prisoners. (Royal decree details.)
- [● 7 SOURCES] One death sentence was commuted to life imprisonment as part of the clemency. (Royal clemency announcement.)
- [● 7 SOURCES] 109 of the clemency beneficiaries were free persons. (Royal clemency announcement.)