Morocco

Why Mimouna matters - opinion

Mimouna is a uniquely Moroccan Jewish celebration that spread more widely across Sephardi communities in the 20th century.

 Mimouna table at the Arviv family in Ashkelon, Israel.
FORMER PRIME MINISTER Naftali Bennett addresses the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations in Jerusalem on Tuesday.

Who does Israel belong to? Why Bennett’s model matters now - opinion

Ziv Agmon, acting chief of staff and spokesperson for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu walks outside his office at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, February 23, 2026.

Netanyahu spox. resigns following leaked racist comments calling Moroccan MKs 'baboons'

Hiba Benoutic, a Moroccan PhD candidate in anthropology and sociology at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.

Moroccan PhD student stays in Israel during war to finish Ben-Gurion University research


Moroccan publisher Ahmed Charai responds to threats from PJD Moroccan party for pro-Israel views

We have always called for a peaceful resolution to the conflict, firmly rejecting all forms of violence or extremism, whether stemming from nations, groups, or political parties" says Charai.

 Ahmed Charai

'This is Auschwitz': Hundreds defy Amsterdam protest ban in solidarity with antisemitic attackers

On Sunday afternoon, the city of Amsterdam posted on X that protesters who defied the ban would be arrested.

 Anti-Israel protesters arrived in troves "in solidarity" with Thursday's pogrom in Amsterdam.

Moroccan Court to review complaint against 'mercenary' Israeli soldier for war crimes

The lawyers claimed that during his service in Gaza, the soldier "committed numerous massacres and crimes against humanity."

  An IDF soldier secures a tunnel underneath Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City. This photograph, taken on November 22, 2023, was the Pulitzer Prize Winner for Breaking News Photography.

Ask the King of Morocco: This is the most luxurious hotel in the world

Ask the King of Morocco: The most luxurious hotel in the world, Royal Mansour Marrakesh, wins "Best Hospitality Experience" for 2024. A private palace awaits you!

 Royal Mansour Hotel

A great leader: Growth of Morocco under King Mohammed VI's 25-year-rule - opinion

Over 25 years under King Mohammed VI’s leadership, Morocco has seen steady progress as an emerging player on the international stage.

 KING MOHAMMED VI of Morocco meets with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, president of the United Arab Emirates, during a state-visit reception in Abu Dhabi, last year.

Freed journalists call for release of all prisoners of conscience in Morocco

The journalists thanked the king for "putting an end to our nightmare" and allowing them to reunite with their families.

King Mohammed VI of Morocco reviews a guard of honour at the National palace during his state visit to Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa, November 19, 2016

From Essaouira to Latin America: Reviving the Moroccan Jewish Diaspora’s rich history

'These exchanges culminated in a collective commitment to strengthen bonds between Jewish communities across Latin America and their historical roots in Morocco.'

 JACOB MARRACHE presents to the director of Bayt Dakira Ghita Rabouli the book resulting from his project transcribing ‘beit din’ ledger books from Essaouira dating from 1919 to the 1960s.

Free at last! Jewish woman granted divorce via Zoom after ex refused get for 6 years

"It's unacceptable for a woman to find herself in a situation of get refusal even for a minute, let alone 6 years, as I experienced."

 A WOMAN seeking divorce in a ‘beit din’ was the sole female in the room until the advent of ‘toanot.’ (Illustrative)

Grapevine: See it at Smadar

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 Muslims and Jews learn together during the recent visit to Morocco by a delegation of Israeli rabbis and American imams.

Moroccan delegation led by Sharaka tours Israel, defies prejudice

‘Some participants already face negative backlash from Islamists, but thankfully the King and government stand behind these peace building initiatives,’ says Dan Feferman.

 The delegation at the Knesset.