Ancient Moroccans… plant gatherers, not just hunters

A new study suggests that Moroccans 13,000 years ago ate more plants than meat. Evidence brought by the study show ancient populations in North Africa relied on plant way much before the start of farming.

Morocco is home to the oldest nuclear DNA in Africa

Ancient nuclear DNA from 15,000-year-old modern humans discovered in Morocco is the oldest analyzed in Africa. A scientific team found out that these finds had a dual genetic heritage similar to Near Eastern and Sub-Saharan African populations.