Algeria’s Hirak : Would Morocco be a refuge for Algerian political figures ?

The Kingdom has always been a welcoming home for Algerian politicians who fell out of favor in the neighboring country. Several political figures and intellectuals found refuge in Morocco, after being forced to flee their motherland.

History : When expelled Moriscos established the Republic of Salé and became pirates

After being expelled by the Spanish between September 1609 and January 1610, Moriscos found exile in Morocco, most precisely Salé, where they established a Republic. The Corsair city, was heavily known for piracy and operated massively in the Barbary coasts, capturing slaves, ships and organizing raids.

20 year after his death, Mobuto Sese Seko is still buried in Morocco