page_title: Moroccan Royal Guard
section_title: Organization
hierarchical_section_title: Moroccan Royal Guard / Organization
caption_attribution_description: English: One of the Royal Moroccan Guards, formerly known as the Black Guards, at the Mausoleum of Mohammed V in Rabat, Morocco. The Mausoleum of Mohammed V is located on the opposite side of the Hassan Tower on the Yacoub al-Mansour esplanade in Rabat, Morocco. It contains the tombs of the Moroccan king and his two sons, late King Hassan II and Prince Abdallah. The building is considered a masterpiece of modern Alaouite dynasty architecture, with its white silhouette, topped by a typical green tiled roof. Its construction was completed in 1971. Hassan II was buried there following his death in 1999. - Wikipedia
context_page_description: The Moroccan Royal Guard is officially part of the Royal Moroccan Army. However it is under the direct operational control of the Royal Military Household of His Majesty the King. The sole duty of the guard is to provide for the security and safety of the King and royal family of Morocco.
context_section_description: The Guard is currently organized as a Brigade of 6,000 troops as follows;
  4 Infantry Battalions, each of 25 officers and 1,000 troops.
  2 Cavalry Squadrons.
caption: A Royal Moroccan Guard mounted on a horse
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