A report by the Pew Research Center highlights the harmony that characterises the coexistence of different religious communities in the kingdom, including Muslims, Jews, and Christians, who have lived together in peace for centuries.
The report emphasises that, despite the global challenges many nations face regarding religious coexistence, Morocco remains a unique example of solidarity and mutual respect.
The country benefits from a climate of low social hostility, an index that measures the absence of violence or discrimination based on religion. This social stability is the result of a long-standing Moroccan tradition that values peaceful coexistence, grounded in principles of respect, dialogue, and openness.
Within this culture of tolerance, Morocco’s various religious communities have always been able to practice their rites and celebrations in a climate of freedom. The exceptional harmony of the kingdom also lies in the integration of values of religious pluralism into Moroccan institutions, whether in the role of religion in society or the place given to cultural and spiritual diversity.
Morocco thus positions itself as a model in the Middle East and North Africa region, where inter-religious tensions sometimes exist. While other countries face significant challenges in managing religious diversity, the kingdom remains a shining example of mutual respect. Morocco’s history, marked by centuries of peaceful coexistence, allows its citizens to live together in a framework of tolerance that has only strengthened over time.
This climate of peace and understanding between religious communities is also bolstered by a policy of promoting diversity and inclusion. While predominantly Muslim, Morocco has preserved and honoured its Jewish and Christian roots, with numerous synagogues and churches open to visitors and worshippers. The city of Fes, for example, is a model of integration, where Jewish and Muslim heritage coexist harmoniously.
The Pew Research Center’s report thus attests to Morocco’s social stability, which manages to maintain a low level of social hostility while offering a space for religious freedom. This ability to maintain a fragile but lasting balance makes the kingdom an example to follow in a region often fraught with challenges to social cohesion.
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