"Green Day" in Morocco refers to the Green March, a national holiday celebrated on November 6th that commemorates the 1975 event where 350,000 unarmed civilians marched into the disputed Western Sahara region. The march, called by King Hassan II, was a peaceful demonstration of support for Morocco's territorial claims and is remembered as a symbol of national unity and resilience. Today, the day is celebrated with ceremonies and through fashion, reflecting on the event's legacy.
Marrakech, Nov 4, 2025 – King Mohammed VI has decreed October 31 of each year as a new national holiday to be known as “Aid Al Wahda” (Unity Day), according to a communiqué from the Royal Cabinet. The announcement follows the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2797/2025, which explicitly recognizes Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara.
The Royal Cabinet stated that this new national holiday will serve as “a unifying occasion for expressing attachment to the kingdom’s national sacrosanct values and its legitimate rights.” Additionally, the day will be an occasion when the monarch grants royal pardons.
In a speech delivered minutes after the Security Council vote, King Mohammed VI addressed the nation, calling the moment “a pivotal stage and a decisive turning point in the history of modern Morocco.”
He stated firmly: “From now on, there will be a before and an after October 31, 2025. The time has come for a united Morocco extending from Tangier to Lagouira, whose rights nobody would dare violate, nor transgress its historical borders.”
