Tag: Morocco history

The Rise of Moulay Rashid: Conquest and Consolidation in Morocco

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Moulay Ismail Ibn Sharif, a dominant figure in Moroccan history, ruled the country from 1672 to 1727, marking the second reign of the ‘Alawi dynasty. Born in 1645 in Sijilmassa, he was the son of Sharif ibn Ali, the Emir Read More …

Aït Benhaddou (ⴰⵢⵜ ⴱⴻⵏⵃⴰⴷⴷⵓ): Morocco’s Ancient Kasbah and UNESCO World Heritage Site

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Aït Benhaddou, also known as ⴰⵢⵜ ⴱⴻⵏⵃⴰⴷⴷⵓ in Amazigh, is a breathtaking historic ighrem, or ksar, nestled along the ancient caravan route connecting the Sahara desert and the vibrant city of Marrakesh in Morocco. This fortified village stands as a Read More …