Delivering a Moroccan harem to the World's Fair… A perilous journey

In 1903, two American envoys were sent to Morocco to ensure the safe passage of a Moroccan exhibit in the middle of a revolt. The exhibition, which included a harem and merchants, was bound for Saint Louis in Missouri to attend the World’s Fair.

History : Zaydana, Moulay Ismail’s manipulative wife

Behind every strong man is an even stronger woman, a saying that applies to Zaydana. Known as a black, tall and manipulative woman, Lalla Aisha Mubarka was the chief spouse of Moulay Ismail who managed to sow seeds of mistrust between the sultan and his favorite son.