Illustrative photo ‹ › The new cemetery and military section of Alnif-Bougafer, located in the Drâa-Tafilalet region, were inaugurated on Thursday, February 12, during an official ceremony. The reopening follows restoration work aimed at preserving the shared memorial heritage of Morocco and France. The site now houses the remains of fifteen Moroccan goumiers who fell during the Battle of Bougafer between February 13 and March 25, 1933, according to a statement. The project was funded by the French Ministry of the Armed Forces and the National Office for Veterans and War Victims (ONaCVG). At the conclusion of the restoration, the ceremony reflected what organizers described as a «shared commitment by Morocco and France to honor a common memory based on respect, mutual recognition, and the transmission of history to future generations». It also served as a moment of reflection and tribute to the Moroccan soldiers whose engagement has, throughout history, helped shape the deep ties between the two countries. The ceremony was attended by Moroccan and French officials, including the Consul General of France in Marrakech, Quentin Teisseire, the Director of Memory, Culture and Archives at the French Ministry of the Armed Forces, Evence Richard, and the Director General of the ONaCVG.
