TARIKHNA LAB | History of Morocco

• The Corsairs of Salé (1610-1818): How Exiled Moriscos built a Pirate Republic in Morocco

  In this episode, we dive into the true story of the Corsair Republic of Salé — a powerful port city built by exiled Moriscos after their expulsion from Spain in 1609. Discover how these refugees turned a ruined fortress on Morocco’s Atlantic coast into a self-governed pirate state that raided European ships, defied empires, and reshaped the history of the Mediterranean. A tale of exile, resistance, and forgotten power.SOURCES :Salé au XVIIème siècle, terre d'asile morisque sur le territoire atlantique marocain, by Laila MazianeHistoire du Maroc, by J. Brignon Histoire du Maroc, by Daniel RivetLes morisques et l'édification de la ville de Rabat, by Safaa Monqid CONTACT :Email: [email protected]: @ayahchoukriWebsite: www.ayahchoukri.com

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• Al Hafidiyya (1907-1909): the Coup & Civil War before Morocco’s Protectorates

  In this episode we explore how Morocco lost its independence in the early 1900s. Through the power struggle between 2 royal brothers , rising foreign influences and a unique political and religious pact known as the Bay’a Hafidiyya, we trace the events that led to the French protectorate in 1912. Politics, betrayal, colonial pressure, and a turning point in Morocco’s history. SOURCESHistoire du Maroc, J. BrignonHistoire du Maroc, M. Abitbol Histoire du Maroc, D. RivetCONTACT Instagram: @ayahchoukriEmail: [email protected] : www.ayahchoukri.com

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• The Moroccan Constitution is a Story — Here’s How to Read it (Part 1) | MOROCCAN POLITICS 101

  In this episode of Moroccan politics 101, the series where we break down how power works in Morocco one topic at a time, we begin a 2-part deep dive into the 2011 Constitution. In this first part we unpack how the constitution came to be, what it is made of, the rights it lays out for Moroccan citizens and the King. In part 2, we will move onto the institutions: the Parliament, the government, the judiciary, decentralisation, and the bodies meant to hold power accountable. CONTACTE-mail: [email protected]: @ayahchoukri

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• Mohammed Al Burtughali (1505-1524): Morocco’s Wattasid Sultan Raised by the Portuguese

  In this episode we look at the strange and little known reign of Mohammed Al Burtughali : the Moroccan Wattasid sultan who spent his childhood as a Portuguese hostage and returned to rule a sultanate in shambles. Caught between Iberian expansion, Sufi-led resistance and the collapse of Wattasid authority all over the country his story raises deeper questions about what it means to lead the ruins of empire.SOURCES - Les Wattasides, une dynastie de transition by Mohamed Mezzine- Histoire du Maroc by J. Brignon, Abdelaziz Amine, Brahim Boutaleb, …- Histoire du Maroc by Daniel Rivet- Leon l’African’s “Description de l’Afrique”CONTACTE-mail: [email protected] @ayahchoukri

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• Why isn’t Morocco your “typical” monarchy ? || Moroccan Politics 101 (ep. 1)

  In this first episode of the series “Moroccan politics 101”, we break down how Morocco works as a constitutional monarchy; at the very least on the surface. Whether you’re Moroccan or just curious, this episode gives you the essential tools to understand one of the most complex and resilient political systems in the region.Contact: Email: [email protected] : @ayahchoukriYouTube : Ayah Choukri | History of MoroccoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayah-choukri-289724196?

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