On Thursday, August 13, 2026, the Espace de la mémoire historique de la résistance et de la libération organized a symposium in Demnate, Morocco, under the theme "The Recovery of Oued Eddahab Province: Context and Significance." The event commemorated the 47th anniversary of the recovery, which occurred on August 14, 1979.
The symposium brought together historians, academics, and local officials to discuss the historical context of the recovery, which followed the Green March of 1975 and the subsequent Madrid Accords. Speakers emphasized the peaceful nature of the recovery and its importance in completing Morocco's territorial integrity.
Discussions also focused on the significance of the event for the present and future, highlighting the development and stability that the province has experienced under Moroccan sovereignty. The role of the late King Hassan II and the national movement was recalled, as well as the sacrifices made by Moroccans to achieve this goal.
The event is part of a series of commemorative activities organized by the Espace de la mémoire historique across Morocco to preserve national memory and educate younger generations about the country's history.
