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King Mohammed V returning from exile in November 1955, accompanied by the three rabbis of Meknès

'God bless Sidna': Why Jews revere Morocco’s kings

For centuries, Moroccan monarchs safeguarded Jewish communities in times of crisis and elevated their heritage in national life; for many Moroccan Israelis, that loyalty—and gratitude—remains powerfully alive today

Adil Faouzi | 11.21.25

מרוקו חגיגה חגיגות החלטה ב מועצת הביטחון האו"ם או"ם ריבונות סהרה המערבית

Morocco celebrates UN decision backing autonomy plan for Western Sahara

The UN Security Council endorsed Morocco’s autonomy plan as the most viable path to resolve the 50-year Western Sahara dispute, prompting celebrations in Rabat. The Polisario Front, backed by Algeria, rejected the decision as legitimizing occupation.

Lior Ben Ari | 11.02.25

Jewish heritage site to be restored in Morocco, while authorities demolish synagogue in Algeria

Morocco to convert historic Dar Moulay Hachem in Demnat into a center for Hebrew culture, part of a state-backed effort to preserve Jewish memory; in contrast, Algeria razes 19th-century synagogue in Algiers citing safety concerns

Lior Ben Ari | 10.26.25

הפגנה בקזבלנקה שבמרוקו בדרישה לשירותים ציבוריים טובים יותר

Discord emerges as organizing tool for Arab Gen Z protesters

With over 210,000 members, Morocco’s Gen Z 212 group uses the app to demand reforms; platform draws praise from activists, concern from governments as political use spreads across the region

Lior Ben Ari | 10.24.25

Israeli-American charged with spying for Iran, tracking Ben-Gvir and ex-IDF chief

Indictment expected to be filed against Yaakov Perl, 49, a dual US-Israeli citizen who lived in Morocco; prosecutors say he sought asylum in Iran, then spied for Tehran by photographing sites and collecting intelligence on senior Israeli officials

Yoav Zitun | 09.25.25

Amid war, more and more Israelis decide to emigrate to Morocco

Israelis of Moroccan descent rediscover their roots, navigating identity, geopolitics and belonging as they rebuild lives in a homeland that feels both familiar and foreign

Meirav Weiss | 07.12.25

In the battle between Israel and Iran, North Africa chose sides

Analysis: After the Iran-Israel war, North Africa split along strategic lines—Morocco deepened its Western ties as rivals clung to past grievances

Amine Ayoub | 07.05.25

In Fez, Morocco’s Jewish community clings to hope amid uncertainty

Once a vibrant center of Jewish life, Fez now holds only echoes of its golden age; as war rages elsewhere, a dwindling community gathers in prayer, led by descendants, caretakers and memories—keeping alive a heritage that may soon disappear

Ayelet Mamo Shay | 07.02.25

עולים מעיראק שהגיעו לארץ דרך קפריסין, 1950

How Arab states quietly enabled Jewish immigration—and abandoned the Palestinian cause

In Israel's early years, authorities in Iraq, Yemen, Libya and Morocco allowed Jews to emigrate en masse; historian claims 'any regime that wanted to stop it could have—those who didn’t abandoned the Palestinian cause'

Eliezer Hayun | 06.08.25

An archway in the entrance of Dakhla carries an image of Morocco's King Mohammed VI, in Western Sahara, Monday, Dec. 21, 2020

Africa’s geopolitical earthquake: How Kenya just backed Morocco—and buried Algeria’s Cold War legacy

Opinion: Nairobi's endorsement of Rabat's Western Sahara autonomy plan signals a resounding victory for a future where Israel, Africa and the US walk forward together, not divided by old grievances but united by shared goals

Amine Ayoub | 06.05.25

Members of the Moroccan Royal Armed Forces stand guard as they take part in the 21st edition of the African Lion military exercise, in Tantan, south of Agadir, Morocco, May 23, 2025

Strategic patience in Africa: America’s quiet edge in global power

Opinion: As US shifts from permanent deployments to partnership-driven security in Africa, it aims to empower local forces, counter extremism and outmaneuver China and Russia through strategic restraint and smarter engagement

Amine Ayoub | 05.31.25

Morocco won the Sahara—So why is the UN still interfering?

Since 1991, the UN’s Western Sahara mission has overseen a frozen ceasefire with no referendum in sight; Morocco’s autonomy plan, backed by development in Laâyoune and Dakhla, offers a modern solution, shifting focus from outdated peacekeeping to tackling global security and humanitarian crises

Amine Ayoub | 05.10.25

Protesters in Morocco block strategic ports to force end to normalization with Israel

Activists demand port officials block ships carrying military cargo to Israel, call on Rabat to withdraw from Abraham Accords; several detained; 'They try to silence people'

Associated Press | 05.04.25

Cyberwar in the Sahara: How Morocco’s data breach exposes US vulnerabilities

Analysis: With US companies increasingly active in Morocco, the breach reveals critical gaps in cybersecurity that threaten American economic and strategic interests across the region

Amine Ayoub | 04.26.25

מרוקו סהרה המערבית אוהלים של פוליסריו בוערים

Why America must wake up to Iran’s terror proxy in North Africa

Opinion: Sahara has become a battlefield for global influence, with Iran sending drones to its allies across Africa and Russia, funding Wagner-style operations in the Sahel while the Polisario is becoming their puppet

Amine Ayoub | 04.19.25

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