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Morocco Throne Day 2026: Growth, US support, and migration

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King Mohammed VI’s 27th Throne Day address on 27 July 2026 highlighted a 4.9% growth rate in 2025 and projected a similar pace for 2026. This growth is driven by a bumper agricultural season, record tourism of nearly 20 million visitors, and industrial diversification in automotive and aerospace sectors, which account for over 40% of trade. The King also emphasized renewable energy, including green hydrogen and electric-battery value chains, and granted royal clemency to 1,788 individuals. U.S. President Donald J. Trump reaffirmed U.S. recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara, endorsing the autonomy proposal as the “only serious, credible and realistic path to a lasting solution.” He announced technical assistance in energy, AI, critical minerals, and defense. To mark the partnership, the 1,055-km Tiznit-Dakhla expressway was named the “Donald J. Trump Highway.” Celebrations included loyalty ceremonies in Tetouan and diplomatic receptions in Lomé, Togo, and Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, focusing on South-South cooperation. However, the anniversary coincided with a migration crisis at the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, where a surge of migrants resulted in 72 deaths reported by Spanish authorities and 11 fatalities confirmed by Morocco. In August 2026, the King issued further royal pardons to commemorate the Revolution of the King and the People, benefiting 935 ~~individuals, including 807 in detention and 128 at liberty.~~ individuals. To mark Aïd Al Mawlid Annabawi, the King granted pardons to an additional 634 convicted individuals, comprising 462 detainees and 157 people at liberty. Notably, this group included 15 detainees convicted in extremism and terrorism cases who expressed a commitment to national institutions and rejected extremism. During a religious ceremony in Rabat for the Prophet's birthday, the King was joined by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan and Prince Moulay Rachid.

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