In 1839, the sultan of Morocco gifted the United States president Martin Van Buren a pair of lions

In 1839, sultan Abd al-Rahman ibn Hisham of Morocco sent a pair of lions to the US consulate in Tangier as a present for President Martin Van Buren. The gift was impossible to refuse and was shipped to the US by 1840.

Every time Morocco rewrote World Cup history

From becoming the first African nation to qualify through its own continental campaign to reaching the semi-finals in Qatar, Morocco has consistently pushed the boundaries of what teams from the continent can achieve. Here's a look back at the World Cup milestones that changed football history.

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.