Moroccan diplomats #15 : Joseph Diaz, Morocco's ambassador who enjoyed reading print media

Don Joseph Diaz was Morocco’s ambassador extraordinary to Great Britain in 1707. Sent by Sultan Moulay Ismail, the diplomat enjoyed his social life in London, including reading the print media.

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.

Samuel Sumbal, sultan Mohammed ben Abdallah’s favorite Jew

When sultan Mohammed ben Abdallah was planning to revive the city of Essaouira, he relied on Morocco’s most competent Jew. Samuel Sumbal was the sultan’s right-hand man, who helped build 18th century Essaouira.