In 2017, Mouhcine Camel launched a free initiative in one of the old alleys of the city of Essaouira. His project aims to teach languages, especially English, to young people.
Rabbi Haim Pinto Hagadol left Agadir to study in Essaouira. In the port city he rubbed shoulders with two powerful rabbis, who knew that he would become a saint. His Hiloula is celebrated every September.
When sultan Mohammed ben Abdallah was planning to revive the city of Essaouira, he relied on Morocco’s most competent Jew. Samuel Sumbal was the sultan’s right-hand man, who helped build 18th century Essaouira.
In the 18th century, English convert Ahmed El Inglizi was hired by Sultan Mohammed ben Abdellah to build parts of Essaouira. The architect, who left Christianity for Islam, was known for refurbishing Rabat’s ancient Medina and joining corsairs in Salé.