2003 Terrorist attack in Casablanca

15 years ago, on May 16, 2003, in Casablanca, Morocco, 12 al-Qaeda-linked suicide bombers attacked a number of sites: the Safir Hotel, where foreigners were staying, the Belgian Consulate, a synagogue, a Jewish cemetery and a Spanish cultural center. Two more terrorists were arrested before they could stage the attack.

As a result, 33 people died, including 25 Moroccans, 3 Spaniards, 3 French, 1 Italian and 1 Belgian. More than 100 people were injured, including 97 Muslims.