On July 31st, His Majesty in his capacity as Supreme Chief and Chief of Staff of the Royal Armed Forces presided over a military swearing-in ceremony held at the Royal Palace in Tetouan.

He was accompanied by HRH Crown Prince Moulay and HRH Prince Moulay Rachid.

Before the ceremony began, there was saluting the Moroccan flag and hearing the national anthem, after which His Majesty gave a speech. According to Agence Press Marocain (MAP) about 1,839 officers including 283 female officers from a range of institutions and military schools were sworn in.

On August 1st, His Majesty hosted a luncheon for government and military officials which was chaired by HRH Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan