A golden carriage gifted by Queen Victoria to Sultan Hassan I in the 1870s became a key symbol of royal power in Morocco. Used on occasions like Throne Day, it reflects deep historical ties with the UK.
The Koummya, a traditional Moroccan dagger, was originally used in battle but is now a decorative item. A golden version went viral on Instagram, selling for $70,000 to a Moroccan woman who valued its royal history. Moroccan kings have long gifted such daggers to prominent figures, including President Roosevelt and President Clinton.
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.
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