The Galouis constitute a « dynasty » of Caids that ruled a swathe of south Morocco (which varied in size) from the XVIII century (2) to the Iindependence of Morocco in 1956 (3). Madani Glaoui was the Grand – Vizir (prime minister) of Moulay Hafid, ever since the latter acceded to the throne ( Madani was the major contributor…
Zaouias and Marabouts
To understand the phenomenon of the Zaouias whose influence in the Moroccan history since the tenth century has been considerable and whose imprint can still be felt in modern Morocco, it is necessary to recall in which context it was born and developed itself. Morocco before the foundation of the great empires The western part…