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This year, the king pardoned a total of 644 prisoners, including 110 convicted of terrorism and 160 convicted of drug trafficking.
Morocco's King Mohammed VI has pardoned more than 600 prisoners, including those convicted of terrorism and drug trafficking, in a gesture of goodwill ahead of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha.
The pardons, which were announced on Sunday, come as part of the king's annual tradition of granting clemency to prisoners.
The pardons also included prisoners who were convicted of other crimes, such as murder, theft, and assault.
The king's decision to pardon the prisoners was welcomed by human rights groups, who have long called for the release of political prisoners and those who have been detained without charge.
"This is a positive step by the king," said Amine El Amri, a human rights lawyer in Morocco. "It shows that he is committed to promoting human rights and the rule of law."
The pardons come at a time when Morocco is facing a number of challenges, including a growing security threat from terrorist groups and a rising number of drug trafficking cases.
The king pardon of the prisoners is seen as a way to show leniency and promote social harmony.
It is also seen as a way to boost the morale of the Moroccan security forces, who have been working to combat terrorism and drug trafficking.
The King pardon is also likely to be popular with the Moroccan public, who are generally supportive of the king's efforts to promote peace and stability.
The pardons are expected to be implemented in the coming days. The prisoners will be released from prison and will be able to return to their families and communities.
