Terrorist attacks in Casablanca in 2003 exposed vulnerabilities in Morocco’s religious infrastructure. The country began a comprehensive programme of religious reforms, centralising authority, expanding religious reach and promoting a moderate discourse. These efforts extended beyond national borders, targeting Sub-Saharan Africa and Europe through institutions like the Mohammed VI Institute and the Rabita Mohammedia of Muslim scholarship.

This report seeks to portray this national religious infrastructure, often referred to as “Moroccan Islam”.