Jerusalem and the Maghreb
The Moroccans’ Role in Liberating Jerusalem
The Moroccans contributed to the Islamic army’s movement against the Franks. They played a…
Al-Magharibah Quarter
After liberating the city from the hands of the Crusaders, King Al-Afdal ‘Son of An-Nasir Saladin” designated the entire Magharibah Quarter as waqf for the Moroccans who participated in the conquest. This is who it got its name. Throughout the ages, the quarter included a lot of waqf properties, like schools, buildings, prayer halls, worship corners, and many others.
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Al-Magharibah Gate
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