Rabat – Yesterday, Sunday, the Manging Director of the Bayt Mal Al-Quds Asharif Agency (BMAQ), Mohamed Salem Echarkaoui, affirmed in Rabat that Morocco’s investment in Palestinian generations is neither temporary nor circumstantial, but a sustained effort under the guidance of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee.
During the Youth Day celebrations in Morocco, attended by Palestinian and Moroccan children, Echarkaoui highlighted that over sixteen editions of the Jerusalem Children’s Camp, around 800 children—50 per edition—visited Morocco, accompanied by 80 youth leaders from Jerusalem. They toured much of the country, exploring its rich heritage, history, and culture.
He added that each edition of the camp has successfully fulfilled its objectives, leaving a lasting positive impact on the young Palestinians’ well-being. It inspires them to pursue both small and ambitious dreams, fosters a sense of belonging within their homeland and families, and encourages active participation in building a future defined by dignity, safety, and resilience, all while nurturing a hopeful and unshakable spirit.
For his part, Mustafa Al-Masoudi, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication (Deputy Minister), highlighted that the royal patronage of the Jerusalem Children’s Camp reflects King Mohammed VI’s dedicated attention to Palestinian children and his commitment to strengthening the bonds of brotherhood and solidarity between the Moroccan and Palestinian peoples.
He noted that the King personally chose “Harat Al-Maghariba” as the title for this edition, reflecting the longstanding historical connection between Moroccans and Jerusalem.
Meanwhile, the Palestinian Ambassador to Morocco, Jamal Al-Shobaki, emphasized the significance of the camp’s title, stating that “this name has never been merely a label for one of Jerusalem’s neighborhoods; it represents a strong Moroccan presence and a continuous historical connection in the heart of the Holy City, reflecting the enduring bond between the Moroccan and Palestinian peoples across generations.”
The participating children expressed their great joy at taking part in this educational program, describing it as a “rewarding experience that allowed them to explore Moroccan culture and connect with their Moroccan peers in a spirit of brotherhood and solidarity.”
Many of the children emphasized that this experience will remain “etched in their memory as an extraordinary period, imbued with noble human values,” expressing their heartfelt gratitude for the royal patronage supporting the initiative and for all who contributed to its success.
This year’s camp program included a summer school themed “Let’s Make Video Games a Tool for Education, Learning, and Recreation,” along with art and sports competitions, and guided visits to Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier, Tetouan, M’diq, and Chefchaouen.
