“Cities and villages of Morocco. Etymology, history and legends”, by Mouna Hachim
In the practical form of a dictionary, Mouna Hachim's new book explores the history of Morocco through the prism of toponymy. Zagora, Oujda, Taza, Lalla Takerkoust… What is the origin of the names of the cities and villages of Morocco and what do they say about the history, geography, languages, lifestyles, mentalities of civilizations present and past? With more than 460 entries listed alphabetically, this new work covers all regions of Morocco, combining history, etymology and ethnology. Plus, the mythical tales and popular stories that complete the whole.
Sochepress Editions. 250 DH.
“Small and big stories from Morocco”, by Rachid Boufous
In this story of men, women and places who contributed to forging Moroccan civilization, Rachid Boufous opens the doors to the History of Morocco, in an easy-to-access style, to read and share between adults and children. We discover in particular the tragic, almost unbearable story of Hadda Al Ghaîtia, who was nicknamed “Kridda” (the Guenon) or Kharboucha, “a poet who excelled in the oratory art of Aïta, these poetic songs“. So many fascinating stories from distant times, which retrace the history of Morocco and its greatness over the centuries.
Editions Le Fennec. 90 DH.
“Flags of Morocco”, by Nabil Mouline
Nabil Mouline, researcher at the National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) and co-founder of Morocco Narrative, explores the plural history of Morocco through the captivating prism of its most significant emblem: the flag. In this new work, the author retraces the major stages which have forged Morocco, from Antiquity to the present day, in the light of the evolution of an essential political marker of identity. The opportunity to discover the functions and meanings of many Moroccan flags, their political, religious, identity and artistic importance.
Sochepress Editions. 120 DH.
“Western Sahara in 10 questions”, by Bernard Lugan
In this new book, the author deploys a synthetic argument on Morocco's historical rights to the Atlantic Sahara, in the light of little-known facts from French military archives. In the form of a structured approach in ten questions, this book provides valuable insight to understand Morocco's historical rights over Western Sahara and understand the umbilical link of the Moroccan nation with this territory. An essential book to better understand the conflicts linked to this territory since the dismemberment of the Moroccan state by colonial Spain and France, which planned to create access for French Algeria to the Atlantic. A dream still firmly anchored on the side of the Algiers regime.
Éditions Ellipses. 190 DH.
