In 1627, corsairs from the Republic of Salé raided a British island called Lundy. Led by Dutch renegade Jan Janszoon, Moroccan pirates used the island as a base for raiding expeditions.
Abd Salam Shabeeny is a Moroccan merchant who spent most of his life roaming Africa and the Middle East. His narrative was at the heart of a book that attracted British readers in 1820.
Ali Hassani was a famous acrobat and circus man in England. He had his own performances and circus, but his story started in Marrakech, where he was kidnapped as a kid by a Spanish troupe.
In a new interview, Moroccan-British bank robber and MMA fighter Lee Brahim Murray-Lamrani speaks up about his imprisonment in the Kingdom. Arrested in 2006, the convicted criminal awaits the day he would be called a free man.
In January 2018, Moroccan engineer Amine Kahlouch started a journey, heading to Asia. In only five months, the 24-year-old man visited 12 countries, discovering the beauty of the continent and enjoying what an adventurous trip can bring.
Weeks before the 2026 World Cup vote, Morocco and North American nations bidding to organize the tournament are rushing to get the support of more countries. Struggling to secure South Africa’s support, the Kingdom’s bid to meet other football associations in Europe.