However, since the 2003 Casablanca bombings it has considerably softened its criticism, and has adopted a lower profile and a more pragmatic attitude.
Hassan al-Kattani (living), Moroccan preacher, convicted and then pardoned of involvement with the 2003 Casablanca bombings.
Dozens of extremists were arrested, including one wanted in connection with the Casablanca bombings last year that killed 45 people including 12 terrorists.
Casablanca bombings may refer to:
May 20-30, 2003, after the Riyadh compound bombings and the Casablanca bombings.
The 2003 Casablanca bombings occurred on May 16, 2003 in Casablanca, Morocco.
OMay 16 2003, 2003 Casablanca bombings killed 45 including 12 suicide-bombers.
Between March 11 and April 14, 2007 Casablanca bombings killed 8.
Islamist Saad Housseini was given 15-year sentence in 2009 over the 2003 Casablanca bombings.
Internal security is generally effective, and acts of political violence are rare (with one exception, the 2003 Casablanca bombings which killed 45 people).