On the 19th of October 1958, the Kingdom of Morocco hosted a Formula One motor race known as the 1958 Moroccan Grand Prix. Two years after gaining its independence, Morocco wanted to celebrate the new era by taking advantage of the race to shed light on the city of Casablanca. Flashback.
In his book «Memoirs of a Diplomat on Moroccan-Mauritanian Relations», Moroccan ambassador Kacem Zhiri sheds light on a chapter in the history of Moroccan support for the Algerian National Liberation Front in Africa. This chapter, part of the contemporary history of the two countries, contrasts sharply with today's relationship.
On the 26th of February King Mohammed V passed away after undergoing a minor surgery. His death has raised several questions regarding the efficiency of the medical staff that performed the operation.
Revolution Day was the result of negotiations held between the Palace and nationalist figures. Nothing was left to chance: from the significant date to the speeches of King Mohammed V and Fqih Basri. In other words, everything was agreed upon beforehand.