Yūsuf ibn Tāshufīn Biography: Yusuf ibn Tashfin was a great Berber leader and the first ruler of the Almoravid dynasty. He was born in Morocco around 1061 and died in 1106, after leading a successful military campaign during which he conquered most of North Africa and parts of Spain. He began his career as a…
Tariq Ibn Ziad Biography: Tariq ibn Ziad was born in Morocco around the year 670 AD and is considered one of the greatest generals in Islamic history. He was a member of the Berber tribe, and his father, Ziad, had been a prominent tribal chieftain who led several successful military campaigns against Byzantines and Visigoths….
Laayoune Overview Laayoune is the capital city of the Moroccan Western Sahara region. The city has a population of over 200,000 people and is the largest city in the territory. Laayoune is located on the Atlantic Coast of the territory and has a hot, desert climate. Laayoune is the most vital Moroccan city in Western…
Dakhla, Morocco Dakhla is a small town located on the Atlantic coast. It is known for its beautiful beaches, clear water and friendly people. There are many activities to do in Dakhla, such as windsurfing, kitesurfing, surfing, fishing and more. The town is also home to a number of restaurants and cafes serving up fresh…
M24’s ‘Sahara Conflict in Latin America’ Documentary screened to an audience in Buenos Aires. On Tuesday evening, M24’s documentary film ‘Sahara conflict in Latin America’ was screened to an audience of academics, media professionals and researchers curious about strategic security issues, international relations, and more. The documentary was screened at John F. Kennedy University in…
The Sahara of Morocco Before Colonisation Prior to colonization and the establishment of the protectorate in Morocco, the country was sovereign, independent, and united. The Sahara region was also under Moroccan sovereignty during that time. In fact, there were no entities present in the Sahara that were separate from Morocco whatsoever. The tribes during that time…
1. The Sahara Desert: Overview The Sahara desert is the largest hot desert in the world, and one of the harshest environments on Earth. Covering an area of over 9 million square kilometers (3.5 million square miles), the Sahara stretches across much of northern Africa, from Mauritania and the Atlantic coast in the west, to…
The United States affirms, as stated by previous Administrations, its support for Morocco’s autonomy proposal as the only basis for a just and lasting solution to the dispute over the Western Sahara territory. Therefore, as of today, the United States recognizes Moroccan sovereignty over the entire Western Sahara territory and reaffirms its support for Morocco’s…
Rabat – HM King Mohammed VI delivered, on Sunday, a speech to the Nation on the occasion of the 47th anniversary of the glorious Green March. Here follows the full text of the Royal speech: “Praise be to God, May peace and blessings be upon the Prophet, His Kith and Kin Dear Citizens, The commemoration…
The government of Morocco strives to make the nation a driving force for growth and prosperity at both the local and global levels. To commemorate the anniversary of the Green March, a milestone in Morocco’s history against its colonizers, we are inaugurating these projects. Approximately 350,000 unarmed Moroccan women and men marched across Morocco to…