David Laskar is the legendary saint of Ighi, a small village near Marrakech. While little is known about his life in Morocco, the rabbi is venerated by both Jews and Muslims.
British tour operator Thomas Cook announced its collapse, Monday, putting an end to its worldwide operations. The decision affects its customers in Morocco and impacts its big ambitions for the Kingdom.
Etymologists and historians have tried to give an exact meaning to the city of Marrakech’s name. Some of them call it the land of God or Mur Akush, while others believe that its name refers to its ancient fort.