The GodFather Posted November 18, 2022 Posted November 18, 2022 Rabat - Today Google is celebrating Morocco's 67th anniversary of the country’s Independence, commemorated annually on November 18. Google used a simple yet patriotic doodle to celebrate Morocco’s independence, featuring a waving Moroccan flag in front of a blue cloudy sky outlined with red and green – representing the flag’s color scheme. November 18 marks an annual national holiday in Morocco, commemorating the anniversary of Independence Day and paying tribute to King Mohammed V for his fight against the French and Spanish colonizers. On March 2, 1956, Morocco officially gained independence from the French regime. That same year in April, Morocco declared independence from Spain. Morocco decided to make November 18 a day of celebration instead of the dates that it officially claimed its independence to pay tribute to Sultan Mohammed V. It was the late King Hassan II who decided to make November 18 the day of commemorating the anniversary as it marked the return of the highly-respected monarch, Sultan Mohammed V, from exile. The late King Mohammed V returned from forced exile on November 18, 1955, prior to independence. Following his return, the monarch continued his active opposition against French colonization with his compatriots at his side. “We are delighted to announce the end of the trusteeship system and protectorate and the advent of freedom and independence,” said King Mohammed V in a speech on November 18, 1955 following his return from exile. The resistance and resilience allowed negotiations with both France and Spain to secure Morocco’s independence. https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2022/11/352444/google-doodle-celebrates-moroccos-independence-day
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