Members of Casablanca Jewish community mark festival with US ambassador in ceremony feting recently announced normalization with Jewish state

Moroccan Jews, and Muslims, celebrate agreement that provides for full ties, including liaison offices and direct flights

Unlike other longtime and fresh peace partners of Israel, Morocco has an ongoing connection to the Jewish people, and many Israelis will be rushing for a direct flight 'home'

Local Jewish leader believes a wedding with visitors from abroad followed by Purim celebrations led to infections; community members make up 10% of national fatalities

Project showcases objects donated by local families alongside stories of members of the Jewish community; King Mohammed VI visits center to examine artifacts and hear of the work

King Mohammed VI instructs Interior Ministry to facilitate vote, which hasn't been held since 1969 amid increased hostility toward Jews in Morocco following 1967's Six-Day War

Some Jews with ancestry in the north African kingdom maintain second homes, and heritage tours are abundant