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Rissani, Morocco: Sijilmasa's Lost Caravan City
Rissani guards the ruins of Sijilmasa, the lost caravan city of gold and salt. Discover its history, its souk and its gateway role to the desert.
Rissani guards the ruins of Sijilmasa, the lost caravan city of gold and salt. Discover its history, its souk and its gateway role to the desert.
Is Morocco an old French colony? Learn why it was a protectorate, how France and Spain shared it, and why French endures — plan your visit.
Was Morocco ever a Spanish colony? Get the clear answer on protectorates, zones and enclaves.
Discover why is Morocco called Marrakech — the Berber origin, imperial history, and how one city named a nation.
When did Morocco gain independence? On 2 March and 7 April 1956 — explore the story and visit it.
No — Morocco is independent. Learn how the French protectorate shaped language, cities, and how to visit its legacy.