Moroccan diplomats #21 : The Republic of Salé' s ambassadors to London

In 1627, the newly founded Republic of Salé sent two ambassadors to London to negotiate a treaty. England was planning to turn the republic into a military base for a joint action against Spain.

Moroccan diplomats #20 : Driss Al Amraoui, the printing press and the «Parisiennes»

Sent by Alaouite Sultan Mohammed IV to the Court of Napoleon III, Driss Al Amraoui, son of a scholar, left a tale of his wonder for printing machines, new technologies and the situation of women in France.

Moroccan diplomats #19 : Mohamed Al Ghassani and the lost manuscripts

Sent by Sultan Moulay Ismail to the court of King Carlos II of Spain, Mohamed Al Ghassani was tasked with the mission of releasing Muslim captives and retrieve Morocan manuscripts lost in the Iberian country.

Moroccan diplomats #18 : Ben Othman Al Meknassi, a historian, writer and ambassador

Sent by Alaouite Sultan Mohammed III to the court of King Carlos III of Spain, Mohamed Ben Othman Al Meknassi had to discuss the release of another ambassador who was held hostage in Malta.

The gates of Moroccan history exhibition to showcase dynasties and heritage in Montpellier

Morocco’s lost ostriches once ruled trade and diplomacy

Morocco was once home to the North African ostrich, a giant bird that shaped the country’s ecosystems while playing a key role in its trade and diplomacy, from royal gifts to Queen Victoria to a thriving feather business linking the Sahara to Europe.

Morocco’s GMT+1, a century of shifting time and a debate far from over

Morocco has used daylight saving time since 1918, shifting clocks forward during periods of war, energy shortages, and later as a structured policy under a 1967 decree. Made permanent in 2018, GMT+1 continues to spark criticism, with many Moroccans calling for a return to standard time (GMT).

Diaspo #434: In France, Amine the Conqueror reclaims the history of castles

Amine Kassid, known as Amine Le Conquérant, is redefining the narrative of French castles through his captivating videos. With roots in Morocco and a passion for stories overlooked by textbooks, he challenges cultural exclusivity and fosters diversity, all while training the next generation of filmmakers.

Muslim scholars knew that the Earth was round

Way before Man stepped on the moon and gazed afar at our planet, Muslim scholars knew that the Earth was round. While many people still think that the Earth is flat, several Arab scientists tried to prove the opposite, years before this realization dawned on Galileo.

Why did Thomas Jefferson own a copy of the Quran ?

In the 1700s, American statesman Thomas Jefferson purchased a copy of the Quran. Historical records suggest that the third President of the US bought the book as a law student while others say he studied it to better understand his Muslim enemies in North Africa.