Legendary Moroccan Jewish Singer Cheikh Mouizo Dies at 95
4 May 2020
The Moroccan Jewish artist, Mousa Attia, nicknamed Cheikh Mouizo, died on Saturday, May 2, 2020. He was an icon of Moroccan Jewish song.
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COVID-19 Outbreak Claims 13 Lives in Morocco’s Jewish Community After Wedding, Holiday Gatherings
15 April 2020
The Jewish community in Morocco has lost 13 of its members due to the coronavirus, or 11% of all deaths recorded in the kingdom.
Moroccan High Rabbi Urges Global Jewish Community to Follow COVID-19 Measures
2 April 2020
The High Rabbinical Court of the Kingdom of Morocco has called on the global Jewish community to respect the rules and preventive measures taken by each of the countries in (…)
Coronavirus Outbreak Linked to Jewish Celebrations in Casablanca, Morocco
29 March 2020
16 Jews from Morocco tested positive for coronavirus during the celebration of a wedding and the Purim holiday, in early March in Casablanca.
Moroccan Jewish Music Icon Marcel Botbol Alive Despite Death Reports
26 March 2020
The famous Moroccan artist, Marcel Botbol, whose death was announced this Wednesday, March 25 in Paris, is very much alive.
Moroccan Jewish Pilgrimage Postponed Amid Coronavirus Concerns
15 March 2020
Initially scheduled for May 11 and 12, 2020, the Hilloula of Meknes has been postponed to a later date. This is the decision of the Council of Jewish Communities of Morocco, (…)
Moroccan Jews Gather in Rabat for Annual Hiloula Celebration of Rabbi Davila
29 February 2020
The Moroccan Jewish community celebrated on Thursday evening the Hiloula of the venerated Saint Rabbi Eliezer Davila. Hundreds gathered in the Israeli cemetery of Rabat for (…)
Moroccan Jews Celebrate Annual Hiloula Festival at Rabbi’s Tomb
10 February 2020
The Moroccan Jewish community celebrated, on Saturday, February 8, 2020 in Toulal, in the territorial commune of Gourrama (province of Midelt), the traditional Hiloula festival.
Israeli President Praises Morocco’s King for Promoting Jewish-Muslim Coexistence
21 January 2020
King Mohammed VI’s visit last Wednesday to the old medina of Essaouira continues to arouse admiration within the Jewish community of Morocco and elsewhere. The Israeli (…)
Gad Elmaleh Praises Morocco’s Interfaith Harmony as King Visits Jewish Heritage Site
19 January 2020
The Franco-Moroccan comedian, Gad El Maleh, believes that the King’s visit to the "Bayt Dakira" space is a strong signal from the Sovereign to the Jewish community in Morocco, (…)