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In Morocco, when the fight against jihadism passes through the imams

2021-01-08T05:43:56.213Z


REPORT - After having experienced bloody attacks, the kingdom has regained control of its 52,000 mosques. The Mohammed VI Institute in Rabat, which now provides training for imams, is also responsible for that of dozens of French people.


From our special envoys Jean-Marc Gonin (text) and Pascal Maitre / Myop (photos)

Sitting behind the desks arranged to the left of the central aisle, dressed in ecru djellaba and wearing red tarbouch, the students look great.

Scarves on the head, installed on the other side of the classroom, the young women are not left out.

Covid-19 requires, each student wears a mask covering the mouth and nose.

An annoyance when they recite verses from the Koran in chorus.

Sign of these difficult times, the Moorish patios adorned with gently humming fountains sound hollow.

At the Mohammed VI Institute too, teleworking has essentially replaced group lessons emptying lecture halls, corridors, galleries and courtyards.

Bloody attacks

Blocked by the coronavirus, the dozens of French students admitted cannot enjoy the sweets of autumn in Rabat: they remained in France and must follow the courses remotely.

Young French people have had access to this establishment for five years

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Source: lefigaro

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