Judging by the reactions of Moroccans in the weeks that followed, it seems that the whole population must have watched the TV coverage of Bertrand and André receiving their decorations from King Mohammed VI. It was during the celebration of the Feast of the Throne that the King of Morocco solemnly conferred on Solar Impulse’s founders and pilots the title of Officer of the Order of the Alawites*, congratulating them for the success of this summer’s flight missions. 

There were some warm exchanges, our pilots expressing to the King their admiration for the Moroccan solar energy program, and the King thanking them for the enthusiasm generated by the arrival of Solar Impulse inMorocco.

For Bertrand and André, this decoration belongs to the whole team, on whose work and admirable dedication the success was based.

*The Order Wissam Al-’Awi symbolizes the King of Morocco’s recognition for civilians and military officers who have displayed heroism or contributed significantly to the Moroccan state.