Tangier \u2013 Jerusalem children were introduced on Thursday (August 20, 2026) to various facets of Morocco\u2019s rich cultural heritage as part of an educational program hosted by the Grand Tangier Foundation. The activity was held during the second phase of the 17th edition of the \u201cManaret Al-Salam\u201d (Lighthouse of Peace) Summer Camp, organized by the Bayt Mal Al-Quds Asharif Agency (BMAQ) under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI.
\nThe program featured an authentic Moroccan bridal ceremony, during which the Jerusalem girls donned traditional attire, including caftans and takchitas, and took part in henna application and bridal crown-decorating activities. They also enjoyed the lively rhythms of a traditional wedding procession, accompanied by performances by a Marrakech Dakka ensemble and a mountain ghaita group, in a vibrant festive atmosphere.
\nThe boys, meanwhile, gathered at the \u201cYouth Meeting\u201d Center in the Kasbah quarter of the Old City, where they wore Moroccan national football team jerseys as a symbolic gesture by the organizers. They then took part in chess, table tennis, billiards, and other team games, promoting cooperation and team spirit.
\nSpeaking on the occasion, Sam Al-Araj, Head of the \u201cManaret Al-Salam\u201d delegation of Jerusalem children in Morocco, said that traveling across different parts of the Kingdom had given the children a deep appreciation of Morocco\u2019s grandeur, history, and achievements. He particularly praised the values of freedom, generosity, dignity, and hospitality they had experienced throughout their stay and in their interactions with the Moroccan people.
\nHe added that the children had renewed their gratitude to His Majesty King Mohammed VI for this \u201cgenerous gift,\u201d which, he said, would remain deeply engraved in their memories.
\nParticipating children Amar Zaghra and Youssef Tounsi likewise expressed their appreciation for the warm welcome extended to them throughout their visits to different parts of Morocco, conveying their thanks to the Kingdom and His Majesty the King for the High Patronage bestowed on the camp.
\nThe program also included a visit to a Tangier amusement park, where the children enjoyed a variety of attractions, including roller coasters, carousels, arcade games, and inflatable water rides, in a fun-filled atmosphere.
\nThe day\u2019s activities provided a meaningful social and human experience, fostering interaction and mutual understanding while reinforcing the values of friendship, solidarity, and peace embodied in the name of this year\u2019s camp, \u201cManaret Al-Salam.\u201d
\nThe Jerusalem Children\u2019s Camp, launched in 2008 under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, is one of BMAQ\u2019s flagship annual social and educational programs. It aims to develop children\u2019s skills, broaden their cultural horizons, and promote cultural exchange and interaction with their Moroccan peers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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