A French-Moroccan photojournalist expelled from Mauritania

Families of the Moroccan nationals stuck in Libya rally in front of the Ministry of Moroccans Residing Abroad and emigration

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.