Stone Age European DNA Found in North African Remains, Study Reveals
24 March 2025
A study on prehistoric skeletons discovered in the Maghreb countries, including Morocco, reveals the presence of European hunter-gatherers during the Stone Age.
History
Spanish License Plates Once Common in Parts of Morocco, Reflecting Colonial History
21 March 2025
The license plate, that mundane element of our vehicles, can sometimes tell unsuspected stories. Did you know that there was a time when Spanish plates were used in Morocco?
Customs Seize Prehistoric Reptile Teeth in European Smuggling Operation
27 February 2025
The Menton customs recently got their hands on a rather unusual find. Far from the usual seizures of drugs or counterfeits, it was vestiges of another time that were (…)
World War I-Era Shipwrecks Discovered Off Moroccan Coast
20 February 2025
The wrecks of nine ships from the World War I era have been found off the coast of Morocco, announced the Moroccan Association of Maritime Heritage (AMPM).
French Historian Claims Moroccan Lobbies Influence France-Algeria Relations
11 February 2025
French historian Benjamin Stora, a specialist in Algerian history, has mentioned the role of Moroccan lobbies in France in the deterioration of bilateral relations between (…)
Moroccan Minister Decries Destruction of Casablanca’s Historical Sites
27 January 2025
During an intervention, Mehdi Bensaid, member of the leadership of the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) and Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication, deplored the (…)
Morocco’s Al Quaraouiyine: World’s Oldest Operating University Recognized by Guinness
10 August 2024
Did you know that the oldest university in the world still in operation is located in Morocco and has even been certified by the Guinness Book of Records?
Marrakech Tourist Attractions Double Entry Fees, Sparking Industry Backlash
17 June 2024
To the general surprise, the prices of admission tickets to the historical monuments of Marrakech have seen an unexpected increase.
Boabdil: Last Sultan of Granada’s Fall Marks End of Islamic Spain
26 April 2024
Boabdil El Chico (Mohammed XII of Granada), the last sultan of the Nasrid kingdom of Granada, fought fiercely to defend his heritage, Al-Andalus, against the inexorable advance (…)
Moroccan-Origin Surnames Reveal Alicante’s Rich Arab Heritage
22 April 2024
Alicante, a city with a rich multicultural past, still bears the marks of Arab influence today. The presence of family names of Moroccan origin is eloquent testimony to this.