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Lost in the haphazardness of Marrakech trying very hard to find the entrance into Palais Royal, we chanced upon an elderly couple walking the opposite way. We were tired and I decided to just ask them where the darn entrance was. A few exchanges later we found out that there was no entry into the palace (furious, why is it even a Tourist site) and they suggested other places for us to go.
Soon we were talking about our experiences, as we walked back together the route we came from. A nice English couple they were.
The elderly lady said that her tour guide, the day before, shared a piece of history while showing them around. He shared that Hitler, at his height of his Nazi propaganda, had written to the Sultan of Morrocco to expel Jews out of his country and deport them to Nazi Germany.
The Ruler responded, much to Hitler's humiliation, that there were no Jews here in Morocco except for Moroccans.
The elderly lady said, "if only the world still reacts like this now, it will be better place...". I couldn't agree more.
Disclaimer Note: Although there have been claims refuting the late ruler's treatment towards Moroccan Jews, my concern here is more about the idea, or the possibility, of people helping one another and the emphasis on states/leaders to care for and protect the individuals under their rule.
Even if this piece of history turns out false, it's tale about the love for humanity regardless of faith is worth pondering upon.
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