In the 1950s, the Casablanca fashion house Joste partnered with Christian Dior to create exclusive collections for Moroccan clientele. This collaboration continued until the 1980s, marking a pivotal moment in the cross-cultural exchange between Morocco and the French luxury brand.
In 1839, facing the French encroachment in Algeria, Moroccan Sultan Abderahman offered a powerful symbol of support to Emir Abdelkader: an imperial Caftan.