In the 19th century, Moroccans were introduced to smallpox vaccines. However, they rejected the new technology as a way of revolting against the Makhzen and the French.
A citizen of the world, Khalid Bouksib lives between Morocco, France and Africa and works for both French and Moroccan companies. He also advises on diplomacy and lobbying and believes that the Moroccan diaspora abroad can be «better used and better valued».