Strong Reaction to Unprecedented Rituals in Marrakech
The regional office of the Justice and Development Party in Marrakech has expressed profound astonishment at reports of a group of individuals performing Talmudic prayers near a section of the historic city wall of Marrakech. In a statement released on Thursday, April 23, 2026, the party denounced this unprecedented occurrence in the city and the kingdom at large, labeling it as an unacceptable provocation.
The Marrakech branch of the party emphasized that such provocative acts are not aligned with the narratives promoted by certain individuals regarding tolerance, coexistence, and religious freedom. They view this event as an attempt to propagate a rejected cultural and symbolic infiltration by Zionism into Morocco. The statement warned that this bizarre incident undermines the collective memory of the people of Marrakech and all Moroccans, serving as a disturbing affront to their feelings and an unacceptable attempt to distort the historical and symbolic significance of Marrakech.
The regional office highlighted the dangers of normalizing such practices and behaviors, which evoke memories of the Zionist occupation in Palestine and the suffering endured by the Palestinian people for decades. They called upon political, civil, and intellectual figures in the city to remain vigilant and engage actively in defending the religious and historical identity of Marrakech. This responsibility is seen as a collective duty that necessitates continuous awareness and mobilization from various actors and officials.
Furthermore, the statement urged the relevant authorities to uphold their roles in safeguarding Moroccan identity in all its forms, preserving the memory of ancient cities like Marrakech, and preventing the recurrence of such provocative practices.
As reported by pjd.ma.
