Moroccan consulate celebrates Spanish aid and solidarity during Al Haouz quake

The Consulate of the Kingdom of Morocco in the Balearic Islands held a moving ceremony paying tribute to those who have been pillars of hope and support following the devastating earthquake that struck the Al-Haouz region. This event was much more than a simple recognition, it symbolised the strength of human solidarity and the ability to overcome hardship together.

Morocco’s Consul General in the Balearic Islands, Abdellah Bidoud, opened the ceremony with emotion-filled words, expressing his deep gratitude to all those who responded to the call for solidarity. “You have been a beacon of light for those affected by the Al-Haouz earthquake, and there are not enough words to thank you for all the help you have received”, he said, stressing that it is in times of crisis that the true essence of humanity is revealed.

Among the day’s heroes were officers from the Spanish police in Palma, Manuel Sánchez, Moisés Hernández, Toni Izquierdo, and faithful companion Mica, a brave dog who crossed borders to offer his invaluable assistance. Their presence testified to the unwavering commitment to reach out to those in need, regardless of geographical borders.

The multicultural aspect of the event was underlined by presenters Basmala Amattouch and Dalal Jaanin Belazrak, who delivered their acceptance speeches in three different languages: Arabic, Spanish and Catalan. Their words resonated in the hearts of the audience, highlighting the importance of cultural diversity and how it enriches our mutual understanding.

Representatives of Mallorcan institutions (the Catalan dialect spoken on the island of Mallorca) also took the floor, expressing their gratitude for the invitation and recalling the unwavering commitment of the Balearic Islands, Mallorca and Palma to supporting Morocco in these difficult times. The Mayor of Palma City Council, Jaime Martínez, and Spanish councillor Antònia Maria Estarellas, praised the spirit of solidarity that had united the communities across national borders.

In recognition of their commendable actions, each individual and entity that contributed to the assistance effort in Morocco after the earthquake was honoured with a plaque of gratitude and two diplomas, tangible symbols of the collective appreciation for their acts of compassion and dedication.

This ceremony will go down in history as a moving testament to humanity’s ability to support each other in times of distress, transcending linguistic, cultural and geographical barriers to weave the threads of a web of global solidarity: “Together, we are stronger, and it is in this spirit of solidarity that we will build a more resilient and humane future”, concludes the Moroccan Consulate in the Balearic Islands. Together we are stronger, and it is in this spirit of solidarity that we will build a more resilient and humane future”, concludes the Moroccan Consulate in the Balearic Islands.