Moroccan diplomats #12 : Jacob Benider, a Jewish-British ambassador with divided loyalties

Jacob Benider is a Jew of British nationality who was appointed in 1772 by Sultan Mohamed III as Morocco’s ambassador to Britain. Once in London, the diplomat suffered several indignities.

Moroccan diplomats #8 : Tahar Fennish, sultan Mohammed III’s negotiator

In 1777, caid Tahar ben Abdelhak Fennish was sent by Mohammed ben Abdellah to negotiate a treaty with the French to free Moroccan captives. Years later he was asked by the Alaouite sultan to make the USA befriend the Kingdom.

27 November 1912 : When Spain and France signed the treaty of Madrid sharing Morocco

It took France and Spain years to agree on how they wanted to share Morocco. Negotiations were concluded on the 27th of November 1912 by signing the Treaty of Madrid. This agreement was later interrupted by new political actors who wanted to get a slice of the cake.

Ceuta and Melilla : A Spanish formation urges the government to sign a new treaty with Morocco

Concerned about the economic future of Ceuta and Melilla, a Spanish political formation has urged the government to sign a new treaty with Morocco. The initiative aims at solving border issues with the Kingdom.

Political parties in Ceuta and Melilla want to sign a new friendship treaty with Morocco

Commercial borders : Imbroda encourages the signing of a friendship treaty with Morocco

An opposition party in Melilla wants Morocco and Spain to sign a new friendship treaty

Opposition party Coalition for Melilla wants Morocco and Spain to sign a new Treaty of friendship, good-neighborliness and cooperation.

Fisheries agreement : The Polisario Front reacts to the recent developments

Fisheries agreement : Morocco and the European Union’s fisheries historical timeline

Morocco and the European Union concluded on Thursday negotiations held to renew the 2014 fisheries agreement, a diplomatic source told Yabiladi. The treaty is part of a series of agreements signed by Morocco way before the creation of the continental organization.

History : When the USA supported Morocco’s independence, honoring the 1836 treaty

When Morocco broke free from the French, the United States of America decided to strengthen diplomatic relations with Rabat. The country raised the level of its representation in the Kingdom and recognized the King’s sovereignty over Tangier.