Morocco

How Mimouna's Moroccan roots unite and inspire global Jewish communities

With nearly one million Israeli Jews of Moroccan descent, they represent a vibrant force within Israeli society, residing in major cities and contributing to a rich cultural legacy.

'The Blue Caftan': An unusual love triangle in Morocco

Silk is at the center of a moving drama about a couple in a small Moroccan city who make silk caftans in their workshop, which turns into an unusual love triangle.

Moroccan man who killed housemate in revenge for Gaza found guilty in UK

Alid had first used two knives to attack his sleeping housemate, to whom became aggressive after learning of his conversion to Christianity, stabbing him six times while shouting "Allahu Akbar."

By REUTERS
25/04/2024

'The Blue Caftan': Maryam Touzani, Nabil Ayouch talk the story behind the film

The Blue Caftan is a beautifully photographed film that tells the story of a complex triangle.

SHIN-DC brings together Jews and Muslims with Moroccan post-Passover tradition

Mimouna, the post-Passover festival, is a celebration of neighbourliness which sees the doors of Jewish homes left open to welcome others inside.

Maryam Touzani and Nabil Ayouch on the story behind ‘The Blue Caftan’

Moroccan filmmakers Touzani and Ayouch debut "The Blue Caftan" in Israeli theaters, exploring love, tradition, and acceptance in a beautifully crafted tale.

Darya Mosenzon – from classical piano to Morocco

How the pianist Darya Mosenzon came to specialise in Moroccan music.

By MORDECHAI BECK
18/04/2024

The Abraham Accords will probably survive

In general, analysts assess that the effect of the Gaza conflict will be to slow, rather than halt, Israel’s continuing normalization with Abraham Accord states.

Moroccan hash dealers boycott Israeli drug smugglers in support of Gaza - report

Moroccan hash is sought after worldwide as a high-quality premium product, with estimates putting the trade's yearly value in the billions.

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