Utah Moroccans celebrate King Mohammed VI’s 15-year Reign King Mohammed VI, whose Alaouite family has ruled Morocco since 1666, will celebrate his 15-year reign on July 30, 2014 . During King Mohammed VI’s reign, he has sponsored key initiatives that affect Utah, the USA, Morocco and other African nations. King Mohammed VI and Utah: In 2003, Morocco and the Utah National Guard established a State Partnership for Peace, with an annual delegation to Morocco of Guard officers led by Major General Jeff Burton, followed by a visit to Utah by Moroccan military officers. This program utilizes the professional skills of Utah Guard members for training, medical support, humanitarian service, and educational exchanges to address specific needs in Morocco. I have helped coordinate student and professor exchanges with Morocco, with great support from the U of U, BYU, UVU, and USU. LDS Charities does humanitarian work in Morocco. In addition, the Salt...