Authorities in Morocco completed a renovation of the historic Jewish cemetery in the city of Meknes, part of a broader overhaul of Jewish heritage sites that coincides with the country’s ...

Founded in the 11th century by the Almoravids as a military settlement, Meknes became a capital under Sultan Moulay Ismaïl (1672–1727), the founder of the Alawite dynasty. The sultan turned it into a ...

Photos of Meknes, a Vibrant Old City of Middle Atlas The city of Meknes is more than a 1,000 years old and a perfect stop for those interested in the off-beat. Published: January 22, 2018 8:45 PM IST ...

Since the opening of its museum in 2013, the ancient city has attracted several hundred thousand visitors a year. "In 2017, for the first time we past the 300,000 mark," said Atki.

Authorities in Morocco are in the midst of an overhaul renovation of Jewish heritage sites in parallel with deepening ties with Israel. Jews pray at the Jewish cemetery of Meknes, Morocco, May 18 ...

They were able to prosper in ways that were impossible then in the Iberian Peninsula. But the community’s life in Meknes, and in Morocco generally, were far from harmonious. About 180 Jews were ...

Jews from Israel and beyond have visited Meknes, where only a handful of Jews live permanently, for decades. Jews pray at the Jewish cemetery of Meknes, Morocco, May 18, 2022. (Fadel Senna/AFP via ...