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Throne Day 2026 — Morocco

عيد العرش المجيد — 27th anniversary

Date
Thursday July 30, 2026
Take Friday July 31 → 4 days off
💡 Long weekend tip 2026

Throne Day falls on a Thursday in 2026. Taking Friday July 31 gives you 4 consecutive days off (Thu 30 → Sun 2 Aug) with just 1 day of leave.

See the long weekend calculator

Throne Day: history and significance

Throne Day (عيد العرش) is one of Morocco's most important national holidays. It commemorates the accession of King Mohammed VI to the throne on July 30, 1999, following the passing of his father King Hassan II.

How is Throne Day celebrated?

  • Royal Speech: the King addresses the Nation in a televised speech on the evening of July 29
  • Military parades in major cities across Morocco
  • Fireworks in Marrakech, Rabat, Casablanca and Fès
  • Sound and light shows on the ramparts of historic medinas
  • Royal pardons: tradition of releasing prisoners by royal decree

Throne Day in Marrakech

Marrakech often hosts the most spectacular celebrations. The Jemaa el-Fna square and the ancient city walls are the setting for grand shows. Hotels fill up weeks in advance around July 30.

Tourism and travel tip

The period around July 30 coincides with peak Moroccan summer tourism, as well as the return of the Moroccan diaspora. Book accommodation and transport well in advance.