King Mohammed VI on Wednesday visited Essaouira where he oversaw a facelift of the city’s historical center called Medina and celebrated its centuries-old history of Jewish-Muslim coexistence. RehabilitationThe King was briefed during his visit to Essaouira about a facelift program worth 300 million dollars to develop the historical part of the city and boost its attractiveness to tourism. Time-honored traditions of interfaith dialogueDuring his stay in Essaouira, the Monarch paid a visit to “Bayt Dakira”, a venue dedicated to showcasing Judeo-Moroccan heritage. The leadership of King Mohammed VI and his steadfast commitment to promoting the values of tolerance, inter-religious dialogue and coexistence at home and abroad stand as a distinctive feature of Morocco in the last two decades. In 2010, King Mohammed VI initiated a program to refurbish hundreds of ancient synagogues and Jewish cemeteries scattered throughout Morocco.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 16, 2020 01:07 UTC