The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/marrakech/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:52:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Marrakech | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/marrakech/ 32 32 Displaced by earthquake, Moroccan families brace for nights with no shelter https://www.timesofisrael.com/displaced-by-earthquake-moroccan-families-brace-for-nights-with-no-shelter/ Thu, 14 Sep 2023 11:57:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3096307 Devastation has affected 300,000 Moroccans, including 100,000 children; villagers determined to stay and rebuild

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]]> Foreign teams join rescue efforts as Moroccan earthquake death toll nears 2,500 https://www.timesofisrael.com/foreign-teams-join-rescue-efforts-as-moroccan-earthquake-death-toll-nears-2500/ Mon, 11 Sep 2023 14:30:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3093752 Rescuers race to extract survivors from rubble, with head of Spanish team warning 'it's very difficult to find people alive after three days'; Rabat hasn't okayed Israeli aid offer

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]]> Israeli family in Morocco to memorialize 1960 quake victims is caught in deadly tremor https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-family-in-morocco-to-memorialize-1960-quake-victims-caught-in-deadly-tremor/ Sun, 10 Sep 2023 05:38:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3092703 Jacqueline Bouskila Twizer and her 10 siblings planned to visit Agadir where 10 relatives died; says 'symbolism' of also getting caught up in massive earthquake gives her 'chills'

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]]> Police chief said to advance extradition and terror-fighting ties with Morocco https://www.timesofisrael.com/police-chief-said-to-make-advances-in-extradition-terror-fighting-ties-with-morocco/ Thu, 11 Aug 2022 15:27:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2816702 Unofficial sources say agreements brokered by Kobi Shabtai last week weren't included in previous deals between Jerusalem and Rabat

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]]> Israeli airline to launch direct route to Morocco’s Marrakesh in July https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-airline-to-launch-direct-route-to-moroccos-marrakesh-in-july/ Tue, 01 Jun 2021 16:47:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2556720 Following normalization agreement, Israir will run five weekly services between Tel Aviv and Morocco's fourth-largest city; round-trip ticket to cost $580

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]]> Report: Morocco blocks joint UAE-Israel effort to repatriate stranded citizens https://www.timesofisrael.com/report-morocco-blocks-joint-uae-israel-effort-to-repatriate-stranded-citizens/ Thu, 16 Apr 2020 10:02:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2284306 In a peculiar diplomatic tussle, Rabat and Abu Dhabi said to argue over flight to bring home Israeli and and Emirati tourists stuck in Casablanca and Marrakesh

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]]> In further sign of detente, Israel attends anti-terrorism conference in Morocco https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-further-sign-of-detente-israel-attends-anti-terrorism-conference-in-morocco/ Fri, 06 Mar 2020 09:32:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2254038&preview=true&preview_id=2254038 Summit in Marrakech focuses on global efforts to fight al-Qaeda; follows other Warsaw Process working groups where Israeli and Arab officials joined discussions on security issues

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]]> Morocco is a trove of Jewish history if you know where to go https://www.timesofisrael.com/morocco-is-a-trove-of-jewish-history-if-you-know-where-to-go/ Thu, 18 Apr 2019 05:38:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2059925 Some Jews with ancestry in the north African kingdom maintain second homes, and heritage tours are abundant

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]]> Madonna turns into ‘berber queen’ for 60th birthday https://www.timesofisrael.com/madonna-turns-into-berber-queen-for-60th-birthday/ Fri, 17 Aug 2018 07:50:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1910113 Queen of pop celebrates with friends in Marrakech, Morocco, and raises money for Malawi children's charity

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]]> 15 dead, 10 hurt in a stampede for food aid in Morocco https://www.timesofisrael.com/15-dead-10-hurt-in-a-stampede-for-food-aid-in-morocco/ Mon, 20 Nov 2017 01:06:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1733354 Amid drought, Sidi Boulalam locals rush market for $16 supplies; King Mohammed VI says he'll pay for hospitalization of injured and burial of deceased

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]]> In Morocco, Israeli judoka permitted to display his country’s name https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-morocco-israeli-judoka-permitted-to-display-his-countrys-name/ Sat, 11 Nov 2017 15:47:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1727911&preview=true&preview_id=1727911 Moroccan authorities initially threatened not to award Israelis visas, but eventually reneged, and unlike the UAE last month did not ban symbols of Jewish state

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]]> When a Muslim MK beseeched Israel to fund a Moroccan synagogue https://www.timesofisrael.com/when-a-muslim-mk-beseeched-israel-to-fund-a-moroccan-synagogue/ Wed, 30 Nov 2016 01:35:20 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1509165 In impassioned plea, Zouheir Bahloul says Jewish state has 'duty' to support upkeep of holy places abroad; local community 'surprised' by request, says it doesn't 'fit with the reality'

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]]> Hundreds protest, burn Israeli flag at UN climate talks https://www.timesofisrael.com/hundreds-protest-burn-israeli-flag-at-un-climate-talks/ Wed, 09 Nov 2016 21:07:00 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1496265 Over 200 demonstrate in Morocco against 'symbolically recognizing' Jewish state, chant 'Death to America, Death to Israel'

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]]> Bible stories and thrillers make Morocco filming choice https://www.timesofisrael.com/bible-stories-and-thrillers-make-morocco-filming-choice/ Thu, 16 Apr 2015 19:45:58 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1168373 With stability and exotic locales, North African kingdom has become a gigantic set, and industry officials say more potential ahead

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]]> Glimpsing Jewish memories amid the mellahs of Morocco https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-mellahs-of-morocco/ Sun, 09 Mar 2014 12:29:35 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=898020 Hundreds of years of vibrant history are preserved among the colorful silver and spice souks of Marrakech and Fez

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