In 1344, Sultan Abu Al-Hasan Ali bin Othman gifted a beautifully handwritten and ornamented Qur’an, known as the Moroccan Raba’a, to Al-Aqsa Mosque, making it one of five sacred copies he dedicated to holy Islamic sites. Today, only 24 of its original 30 volumes survive, showcasing exquisite Moroccan calligraphy and geometric artistry rooted in spiritual symbolism.
In 2024, Moroccan asylum applications in EU+ countries dropped by 18%, with most filed in Italy, Spain, and Slovenia. Even more telling is the surge in withdrawn applications. In Slovenia alone, Moroccans accounted for over 70% of all withdrawals.