Mimouna association

Our Events

international events

Connecting Jewish-Muslim Communities around Shared Values and Heritage

Our events are more than dates on a calendar—they are living moments of exchange, resilience, and joy. In every city, with every partner, we gather to remember, to dialogue, and to imagine a shared future.

North America Jewish Conférence

Held in Rabat under the High Patronage of HM King Mohammed VI, this conference convenes Moroccan-Jewish leaders from the United States and Canada to deepen Jewish-Muslim dialogue and cultural cooperation.

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Jewish Africa Conference

Since 2019, Mimouna, AJC and the American Sephardi Federation have co-hosted the Jewish Africa Conference, a pan-African forum examining history, security and development of Jewish communities from Morocco to South Africa.

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Latin Jewish Conference

The first Sephardic Jewish Latin American Forum: a four-day, multi-city gathering that reconnects Latin American Jewish leaders with their Moroccan roots and forges new partnerships for cultural preservation and advocacy.

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Building Bridges Through Memory and Action

At the crossroads of history and humanity, our work rekindles forgotten voices and sparks new conversations. We strive to honor our past, educate the present, and build lasting bonds between communities, to create a Morocco where diversity is celebrated and solidarity is lived.

Heritage PreservationRestore synagogues, cemeteries and artifacts that tell Morocco’s Jewish story.
History Education
Deliver Holocaust and Jewish-Moroccan curricula that combat denial and distortion.
Interfaith Dialogue
Create safe spaces where Muslims and Jews can learn, dine and solve problems together.
Solidarity in Action
Mobilise volunteers and donators for the Muslim-Jewish solidarity actions.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Association Mimouna ?

Mimouna is a Moroccan cultural, non-profit association founded in 2007 by young Muslim students at Al Akhawayn University (Ifrane). Its purpose is to promote and preserve Jewish-Moroccan heritage and to foster lasting friendship between Muslims and Jews.

Why is the organization called “Mimouna” ?

The name comes from Mimouna, a festive Jewish-Moroccan celebration held the evening after Passover, when Jewish families traditionally invite their Muslim neighbours to share food and music—an emblem of Morocco’s shared cultural fabric.

What mission and values guide Mimouna’s work ?

Mimouna aims to reclaim and strengthen Morocco’s plural identity by:
- Preserving tangible and intangible Jewish heritage;
- Educating Moroccan youth through heritage days and school activities;
- Countering intolerance via interfaith dialogue;
- Acting as a “citizen-patriot” voice for cultural diversity.

Who can take part in Mimouna activities and events ?

Mimouna designs its programs for Moroccan students, educators and the general public; initiatives such as the Moroccan Jewish Caravan explicitly welcome “both fellow students and the general public,” while Jewish-Moroccan Heritage Days target high-school and graduate students nationwide. Everyone committed to Morocco’s plural identity is invited to participate.

What impact has Mimouna achieved to date ?

In its first 18 years, Mimouna has delivered over 250 educational and cultural events across Morocco and abroad, inspiring thousands of participants and helping pass Jewish-Moroccan heritage to a new generation.

How is Association Mimouna funded ?

Mimouna is a registered NGO sustained by individual benefactors, institutional partners and project-based grants.

How can I take part or support the Association Mimouna ?

Individuals and partners can become members, volunteer at events or sponsor projects. Simply write to contact@mimouna.org to discuss partnership and support options.

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Help Us Keep Morocco’s Jewish Heritage... Alive !

Every event we organize, every food basket we deliver, and every dialogue circle we lead is made possible by engaged allies. From student volunteers to global donors, a vibrant community stands behind Mimouna’s mission.

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