History

Morocco UNESCO zellige heritage battle against Algeria

11 July 2026

After the caftan, zellige is becoming a new battleground between Morocco and Algeria. Rabat is preparing a response to UNESCO to defend an art form carried for centuries by (…)

Great Mosque Paris Moroccan Heritage Craftsmen Centenary

10 July 2026

The Great Mosque of Paris celebrates its centenary, but its Moroccan history remains largely unknown. Financing, architecture, zellige, carved wood, the presence of Sultan (…)

Morocco High Atlas Ocean Fossils Discovery Jurassic

10 May 2026

At over 3,000 meters altitude, the High Atlas of Morocco conceals the vestiges of an ancient deep ocean. A recent study reveals how microorganisms thrived in total darkness (…)

Amine the Conqueror Faces Racist Hate for Sharing French Castle History

6 May 2026

Passionate about castles, content creator Amine popularizes French history on social media. But his origins have led to filming refusals and daily death threats, which he (…)

In Morocco, a discovery 168 million years old surprises scientists

24 April 2026

Moroccan paleontologists have uncovered the first fossilized footprints of lizard-like reptiles dating from the Jurassic in Africa. A major paleontological discovery that sheds (…)

48 Hours to Fall Under the Spell of Marrakech

20 April 2026

Founded nearly a thousand years ago, Marrakech remains an essential crossroads blending history, art and creativity. Here’s how to make the most of a forty-eight-hour immersion (…)

How Moroccan couscous conquered Egypt 700 years ago

13 April 2026

A 14th century Egyptian manuscript reveals that Moroccan couscous was already being enjoyed in Cairo during the Middle Ages. This discovery, reported by researcher Daniel (…)

Paleontology: Morocco loses its record for the oldest chelicerate to Utah

3 April 2026

Researchers from Harvard have discovered the fossil of Megachelicerax cousteaui in Utah, which is 500 million years old. This finding, published in March 2026, dethrones the (…)

Dagger-Toothed Mosasaur Found in Morocco’s Ancient Seas

22 February 2026

An international team has discovered Khinjaria acuta in Morocco’s phosphate deposits, a mosasaur with dagger-shaped teeth. The discovery confirms the dominance of these giant (…)

Estepona: Andalusi Tombs Reveal Spain’s Medieval History

9 February 2026

Twelve new burials dating from the Nasrid period have been excavated in Estepona, southern Spain. These remains, uncovered during urban works, confirm the extent of the (…)