Festivals and holidays · Morocco

Throne Day

National holiday · Nationwide

The Moroccan flag flies in front of the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca under a blue sky
Photo: Arman Khalili, Unsplash license

Throne Day is Morocco's national holiday, marking the anniversary of the king's accession to the throne. You will see flags in the streets, and the royal speech is broadcast the evening before. Government offices and many shops close that day.