LAND OF MANKIND || History of Morocco 🇲🇦

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LAND OF MANKIND || History of Morocco 🇲🇦 Podcast

Welcome to 'Land of Mankind,' the podcast that allows you to journey alongside those who have left their mark on Morocco's 🇲🇦 past and present. My name is Ayah: I’m a 20-year-old Moroccan storyteller with a compulsive urge to dig stories and time-travel. Through my storytelling, driven by the humble desire to honor Morocco's diverse voice, with each episode you’ll breathe life into history and words, immersing yourself in memorial spaces. 📜Follow me on Instagram & TikTok: @ayahchoukri, for weekly video content & updates on the podcast. Glad you’re here.

  1. 4 SEPT

    BOU HMARA (part 2): The Fake Sultan who Deceived Morocco

    CONTACT: Email: ayah.achoukri@gmail.com Instagram: @ayahchoukri TikTok: @ayahchoukri YouTube: Ayah CHOUKRI | History of Morocco SOURCES: « Lords of the Atlas : the rise and fall of the House of Glaoua, 1893-1956 » by Maxwell Gavin (page 82 onward) « Bou Hmara’s European Connexion: The Commercial Relations of a Moroccan Warlord » by Ross E. Dunn « Le Maroc d’ aujourd’hui » by Eugene Aubin « Bou Hmara, faux sultan et vrai rebelle » by Mustapha Saha for La Une CED les Chroniques

    23 min

  2. 30 AUG

    BOU HMARA (part 1) : the Fake Sultan who deceived Morocco

    In this new 2-parts series, I take you through the story of Bou Hmara, a con artist who shook Morocco’s Alaoui dynasty in the early 20th century at the dawn of the European protectorates. Pretending to be a long lost prince, the brother of Sultan Moulay Abdelaziz, Bou Hmara used strategy, clever schemes and a good dose of lies to gain power wealth & influence over thousands of people. His rise to the top was filled with betrayal battles, & the brutal realities of colonial rule. An episode of Moroccan history you donnot CONTACT: Email: ayah.achoukri@gmail.com Instagram: @ayahchoukri TikTok: @ayahchoukri YouTube: Ayah CHOUKRI | History of Morocco SOURCES: « Lords of the Atlas : the rise and fall of the House of Glaoua, 1893-1956 » by Maxwell Gavin (page 82 onward) « Bou Hmara’s European Connexion: The Commercial Relations of a Moroccan Warlord » by Ross E. Dunn « Le Maroc d’ aujourd’hui » by Eugene Aubin « Bou Hmara, faux sultan et vrai rebelle » by Mustapha Saha for La Une CED les Chroniques

    22 min

  3. 23 AUG

    (1981) CASABLANCA BREAD RIOTS: the Protests, full Rundown of Moroccan Economy in 1960s-80s, Legacy

    📖 SOURCES : La synthèse complète du Rapport final établi par l’Instance (royale) de Reconciliation et d’Equité (IER), 2004 “Émeutes et mouvements sociaux au Maghreb” by Institut Maghreb-Europe (page 257) “Le Maroc et la crise economique” by Marcel Amphoux for the “Revue d’économie politique” “Profil de la croissance économique au Maroc : 1960 –à 2004”, by fpl.ma CONTACT: Instagram: @ayahchoukri TikTok: @ayahchoukri YouTube: Ayah Choukri | History of Morocco Email: ayah.achoukri@gmail.com

    21 min

  4. 22 AUG

    HASSAN 2 & the Skhirat Military Coup (1971) || a Deep Dive in the Events & the Aftermath

    SOURCES [for the entire series] : « La Mémoire d’un Roi », by Eric Laurent (transcripted conversations with the King) - paper « La dimension D’un Roi », by Fouad Babana El Alaoui — paper « Hassan 2 entre tradition & absolutisme » by Ignace Dall (full pdf available online) CONTACT: Instagram: @ayahchoukri TikTok: @ayahchoukri Email: ayah.achoukri@gmail.com YouTube: Ayah Choukri || History of Morocco (@landofmankind)

    28 min

  5. 21 AUG

    TAOUGRAT OULT AISSA: a Moroccan Female Voice of Amazigh Resistance against Colonialism

    In this episode, join me as I dive into the life and the historical significance of Taougrat Oult Aissa, an Amazigh poetess and ahidous singer from the Middle Atlas region of Morocco. Born in the 19th century, she is remembered for her contributions to Amazigh culture during a critical period marked by French colonialism in Morocco. Taougrat Oult Aissa’s poetry and songs despite her blindness resonated deeply with her community and beyond as it adressed themes of resilience and resistance against external forces. Her artistic legacy continues to be celebrated for its profound cultural and historical impact in North Africa. SOURCES: « Taougrat Oult Aissa et Taoukhetalt : 2 poétesses de l’époque héroïque » by Aksil AZERGUI « Femmes politiques du Maroc » by O. Glacier « The Ait Sokhman of the Moroccan central Atlas » by D. Montgomery Hart CONTACT: Instagram : @ayahchoukri TikTok: @ayahchoukri Email: ayah.achoukri@gmail.com Youtube: Ayah Choukri || History of Morocco

    16 min

  6. 20 AUG

    HASSAN 2: a Child on the Steps of the Throne || Part 1 [ENG. TRANS.]

    SOURCES [for the entire series] : « La Mémoire d’un Roi », by Eric Laurent (transcripted conversations with the King) - paper « La dimension D’un Roi », by Fouad Babana El Alaoui — paper « Hassan 2 entre tradition & absolutisme » by Ignace Dall (full pdf available online) CONTACT: Instagram: @ayahchoukri TikTok: @ayahchoukri Email: ayah.achoukri@gmail.com YouTube: Ayah Choukri || History of Morocco (@landofmankind)

    19 min
  7. The Origins of the Imazighen (Berbers), natives of North Africa

    15 JUN

    The Origins of the Imazighen (Berbers), natives of North Africa

    (RESOURCES BELOW) In this episode, I take you along with me as we explore the origin story of the Imazighen, the indigenous inhabitants of North Africa, also known as the Berbers. We examine a variety of historical perspectives and takes, spanning the evolution of what different historians believed to be the origin story of the Imazighen, until today. We trace their history from ancient times to the present, discussing the myths that have been diffused, the most recent archaeological findings, and scholarly debates that have contributed to our understanding of the Imazighen. RESOURCES : “Histoire du Maroc” by Michel Abitbol “Historical dictionary of the Berbers” by Hsain Ilahiane “Histoire du Maroc” by Bernard Lugan “Histoire inattendue du Maroc by Mouna Hachim

    29 min
  8. TOURIA CHAOUI : Morocco’s First Female Pilot || Wings of courage through the storm

    26 MAR

    TOURIA CHAOUI : Morocco’s First Female Pilot || Wings of courage through the storm

    Touria Chaoui, the pioneer female aviator of the African and Arab worlds, met a tragic fate on March 1st, 1956, on the eve of Morocco’s independence. Her death remains a full mystery, as her assassination by an unknown assailant has never been officially solved… This tragedy made for an attempt to squash what the symbol she was embodying, but Touria's achievements have to pass the test of time. As the first Moroccan woman to conquer the skies, she completely shattered stereotypes and inspired generations. From her beginnings in Fes to her flying lessons in Tit Mellil, to her activism in women’s right and national liberation, Touria's journey was one of relentless determination and ambition. RESOURCES USED : « Histoire du Maroc depuis l’indépendance », Pierre Vermeren ; « Ma sœur Touria, 1ere aviatrice du monde arabe », Salaheddine Chaoui ; Institution S.A.R. La Princesse Lalla Amina website ; ثريا الشاوي : أول امرأة مغربية وعربية ومسلمة تقود طائرة (meknespress.com) ; « Touria Chaoui - Morocco - Women in Aviation & Space History » (centennialofwomenpilots.com) ; Un livre sur la 1ère aviatrice arabe, Touria Chaoui (lecourrierdelatlas.com) ; « Moi, Touria Chaoui, la première aviatrice marocain » Régis Delpeuch ; « RÉTRO-VERSO : Touria Chaoui, la première et la plus jeune pilote du monde arabe » (lopinion.ma)

    58 min
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Welcome to 'Land of Mankind,' the podcast that allows you to journey alongside those who have left their mark on Morocco's 🇲🇦 past and present. My name is Ayah: I’m a 20-year-old Moroccan storyteller with a compulsive urge to dig stories and time-travel. Through my storytelling, driven by the humble desire to honor Morocco's diverse voice, with each episode you’ll breathe life into history and words, immersing yourself in memorial spaces. 📜Follow me on Instagram & TikTok: @ayahchoukri, for weekly video content & updates on the podcast. Glad you’re here.

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