Rabat – Morocco is viewed by many as an exception to the norm of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Additionally, the traditions of religious coexistence persisted and Moroccan society enjoyed mostly friendly relations through the first half of the 20th century. Traditional Moroccan Monarchy, undeniable symbol of stability and cohesionThe Moroccan monarchy is responsible for part of the Moroccan exception, but in some ways it appears to follow the norm, after all, it is an autocratic regime. Ahmed Charai, a Moroccan political analyst, publisher and journalist, the Moroccan exception is, undoubtedly, the result of historical and political legitimacy:“The first is a unique aspect of Moroccan political culture that most populous Arab countries cannot easily emulate. Lyautey had a soft-spot for Moroccan culture and safeguarded the Moroccan traditions while modernizing the country.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 31, 2018 14:21 UTC