Morocco

The bridges we build become the roads others walk - opinion

Mustapha Ezzarghani reflects on his recognition as a ViZionary and his mission to challenge antisemitism, strengthen Moroccan-Israeli ties, and build understanding between Muslims and Jews.

Mustapha Ezzarghani, founder of the Moroccan-Israeli Friendship Association and one of The Jerusalem Post and Jewish National Fund-USA’s 25 ViZionaries.
A Morocco's fan waves a flag ahead of the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between the Netherlands and Morocco at the Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe on June 29, 2026; illustrative

Morocco opens first state-funded museum dedicated to Jewish culture in Arab world

A stand of Israel's Defence Ministry at the Marrakech Airshow in Marrakesh, Morocco, October 7, 2026.

Marrakech Airshow showcases building blocks of Israel-Morocco defense ties - analysis

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez speaks at a press conference before summer break, at Moncloa Palace in Madrid, Spain, July 28, 2025.

Spanish PM Sanchez: Unauthorized Moroccan navy ships entered Spanish waters during Ceuta crisis


Moroccan defense firm MMI targets turret deliveries in March 2027

MMI has agreed with Morocco's defense administration to produce the ​turrets to be installed on 8x8 armoured vehicles assembled in Morocco by India's Tata, as ‌well as ⁠related ammunition.

Weapon systems developed by MMI, including turrets and rocket launchers, are exhibited at the Marrakech Airshow in Marrakesh, Morocco, October 7, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone.

Israel's defense ministry opens first ever pavilion at Marrakech Airshow 2026

Eight Israeli defense companies showcased combat-proven drones, AI-powered robotics, and advanced communications systems at a Moroccan defense exhibition under the Abraham Accords.

(R-L): Israeli Military Attaché to Morocco, Col. Sharon Itach, Head of SIBAT, Israel Ministry of Defense, Brig. Gen. (Res.) Yair Kulas, Head of Mission of the State of Israel to Morocco, Yosef Ben David, Rafael CEO, Yoav Tourgeman, Marrakech Airshow 2026.

Spain must reverse Sánchez's anti-Israel policies after snap election, Vox lawmaker says

Vox MEP Juan Carlos Girauta calls for a “180-degree” foreign policy shift as the November 29 vote opens a campaign shaped by housing, corruption cases, Catalonia, migration, and Israel.

Member of the European Parliament Juan Carlos Girauta.

Ceuta mass migrant crossing handling 'responsibility of all EU,' Spanish king says

72,000 migrants, most from Morocco, crossed the border into Ceuta on July 30, prompting Italy to suspend the EU's border-free Schengen arrangements with Spain for one month.

Spain's King Felipe VI attends Congress for the swearing-in ceremony of Peru's President-elect Keiko Fujimori, in Lima, Peru, Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

Morocco's king appoints first female prime minister following election

The incoming government will oversee the final stages of a $20-billion push to prepare for the 2030 World Cup, which Morocco will co-host with Portugal and Spain.

Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri.

Morocco-Israel ties deepen as protesters demand ‘no ambassador, no embassy’

As protesters marched against the embassy upgrade, the king’s Jerusalem agency met Palestinian leaders in the city and in Ramallah.

Demonstrators lift flags of Palestine and placards during a march calling for an end to war in the Gaza Strip and protesting the normalization of relations between Morocco and Israel, on Mohammed V avenue in Rabat on October 5, 2025; illustrative.

Organizations, individuals honored for promoting principles of Abraham Accords

Ambassadors’ Club of Israel recognized groups developing municipal, business, interfaith, and community ties across the region.

The Ambassadors' Club of Israel honored for promoting civilian cooperation

Israir expands Morocco service with two weekly Marrakesh flights, plans Casablanca route

Under the planned schedule, passengers could, for example, fly from Israel to Marrakesh and return from Casablanca without traveling back to their original arrival city.

Israir plane takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, May 24, 2026.

Authenticity and Modernity Party wins Morocco vote, Islamists return to opposition

"The message is clear," Dr. Yasmine Hasnaoui said. "Citizens are reticent about what these political parties will bring, because we saw them in the previous government."

A woman casts her ballot as she votes during Morocco's legislative elections at a polling station inside a school at the Udayas neighborhood in Rabat on September 23, 2026.

Moroccan anti-Zionist movement calls for nationwide protests against FMs meeting, deepening ties

Additionally, the Moroccan Front for Support of Palestine and Against Normalization posted a flyer calling for stopping normalization and "no to the Zionist embassy in Morocco."

Demonstrators lift flags of Palestine and placards during a march calling for an end to war in the Gaza Strip and protesting the normalization of relations between Morocco and Israel, on Mohammed V avenue in Rabat on October 5, 2025; illustrative.