Historians agree that the presence of Jews in Morocco dates back to the first destruction of Solomon’s temple by the Babylonians, in the sixth century BC – meaning that since the Middle Ages, “Morocco has been home to the largest and strongest Jewish community in the Arab-Muslim world,” says French historian Georges Bensoussan. There's more to this story Get unlimited access to our exclusive journalism and features today. Our award-winning team of correspondents and editors report from over 54 African countries, from Cape Town to Cairo, from Abidjan to Abuja to Addis Ababa. Subscribe Now cancel anytime Already a a subscriber Sign In

Source: The North Africa Journal November 06, 2023 16:44 UTC