History : When Morocco met the Polisario to discuss the Sahara issue

From 1981 to 1989, while affirming its refusal to negotiate directly with the Polisario Front, the Kingdom sent its emissaries to meet those of the separatist movement several times. However, these meetings, including one chaired by Hassan II, failed to fulfill their objectives.

Jewish pilgrimage in Morocco #11 : Its'Hak Abe'hssira, the Jewish saint of Toulal

In this series, Yabiladi revisits the great Jewish pilgrimage sites in Morocco, visited annually by thousands of faithful and travelers alike. In this episode, discover the story of the Abe’hssira family and Rabbi Its’Hak whose sanctuary is located in Toulal, near Errachidia.

Revolution Day, a Moroccan holiday created by king Mohammed V and nationalists

Revolution Day was the result of negotiations held between the Palace and nationalist figures. Nothing was left to chance: from the significant date to the speeches of King Mohammed V and Fqih Basri. In other words, everything was agreed upon beforehand.

Jewish pilgrimage in Morocco #10 : Rabbi David Halevi, the saint of the green palm tree 

His hilullah is celebrated every year on Lag B’Omer by Moroccan Jews who come to visit his tomb in Draa. Rabbi David Halevi is a Jewish saint who is venerated by both Jews and Muslims.

Djellabas, skirts or shorts … what did Moroccan women wear in the past ?

Throughout history, Moroccan women’s clothes were influenced by their lifestyle, culture and identity. But were they less conservative than nowadays ? To historians, the story of what our foremothers wore in the past is more complicated than that.

Moroccans and meat ... A complicated yet special relationship

Moroccans have a very special relationship with meat consumption. The practice evolved throughout the years, getting influenced by social, religious and cultural factors.

Jewish pilgrimage in Morocco #9 : David Ben Yamin, Beni Mellal's saint and his many miracles

Rabbi David Ben Yamin is buried in Beni Mellal with his wife, a female saint called Lalla Kherwi’a. In the small city, he is known for his many miracles and he is venerated by both Jews and Muslims.

TELMA, the story of Morocco’s first and short-lived television channel

TELMA was Morocco’s first television channel, which started operating a few years before the country broke free from the French. The channel, which was mainly influenced by the French, had a short-lived experience and was rejected by Moroccans.

Muslim scholars knew that the Earth was round

Way before Man stepped on the moon and gazed afar at our planet, Muslim scholars knew that the Earth was round. While many people still think that the Earth is flat, several Arab scientists tried to prove the opposite, years before this realization dawned on Galileo.

Jewish pilgrimage in Morocco #8 : Yahya Lakhdar, the saint of Sidi Eddahbi

The grave of Rabbi Yahya Lakhdar lays in Sidi Eddahbi, a small village near Ben Ahmed visited every year by the Jewish community in Morocco. The Jewish saint is known for his many legends.