Posted 12 Jul 2010
Feast of the Throne takes place every year on July 30th in Morocco so those teaching English in Africa could witness it.
Towns and villages across the country celebrate the ascension of King Mohamed VI, which occurred in 1999.
The main festivities occur around the Royal palace in Rabat and the king is expected to address the north African population during the day.
However, street parties, feasts and dancing will take place in all the villages and towns in the region so those teaching English abroad could join in the celebrations for free.
The king was born in 1963 and is seen to be a moderniser. He addressed his nation on TV and promised to combat poverty and corruption while creating jobs shortly after he took the throne.
Some conservatives oppose him and some of his rules have angered Islamic fundamentalists. He gave women more rights under a law imposed in 2004 and investigated the human rights record of his father.
Category: Africa, Living Abroad
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