On Wednesday in Casablanca, French Ambassador to Morocco, Christophe Lecourtier, paid tribute to two former Moroccan soldiers, recognizing their sacrifices. As part of the November 11 commemorations, he awarded the Legion of Honor to Brahim Dahbani and the Cross of the Combatant to Mbarek Jmaatou, honoring their service during the Indochina War. The ceremony unfolded at the European cemetery Ben M'Sick in Casablanca, within the military section. Christophe Lecourtier presided over the event, attended by regional authorities, representatives from various embassies, the director of the National Office for Veterans and War Victims (ONACVG), and Moroccan veterans. In his address, the ambassador emphasized that on November 11, France «remembers those who gave their lives so that we may live free. It comes together to commemorate victory and celebrate peace». «Among them, nearly 11,000 Moroccan soldiers fell on the field of honor. 11,000 Moroccan soldiers recognized for their commitment and bravery, 11,000 Moroccan soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice.» Christophe Lecourtier A statement revealed that students from the Alphonse Daudet International French School also took part in the commemoration, reading «a text in tribute to the fighters who fell for freedom». Moreover, «other November 11 ceremonies took place across Morocco», led by the French Consuls General in Marrakech, Tangier, Fez, Meknes, Rabat, Agadir, and Kenitra.
