Morocco
The Capsian culture brought Morocco into the Neolithic about 8000 BC, at a time when the Maghreb was less arid than it is today. The Berber language probably arrived at roughly the same time as agriculture (see Berber), and was adopted by the existing population as well as the immigrants that brought it. Modern DNA analysis (see link) has confirmed that various populations have contributed to the present-day gene pool of Morocco, including, in addition to the main ethnic groups - Berbers and Arabs - Phoenicians, Sephardic Jews, and sub-Saharan Africans
Essaouria
Archeological research shows that Essaouira has been occupied since prehistorical times. The bay in front of Essaouira is almost closed by the large island of Mogador, making it a relatively peaceful harbour protected against the strong winds of the area.
Essaouira has long been considered as one of the best anchorages of the Moroccan coast. During the 5th century BC, she was visited by the Carthaginian navigator Hanno, who established a trading post there. Around the end of the 1st century BC, Juba II established a Tyrian purple factory, processing the murex and purpura shells found in the rocks around Essaouira.
During the Middle Ages, a muslim saint named Sidi Mogdoul was buried in Essaouira and gave his name to the locality, which was later transcribed as "Mogador" by the Portuguese. In 1506, the king of Portugal ordered a fortress to be built there, named "Castelo Real de Mogador". The fortress fell to the local resistance of the Regraga fraternity four years later.
During the 16th century, various powers including Spain, England, the Netherlands and France tried in vain to conquer the locality. Essaouira remained a small haven for the export of sugar molasses and the anchoring of pirates.
Morrocco
Fortunately for the morroccan surfers, the current King of Morrocco, Mohamed VI, is a fan of surfing, and therefore built the biggest, public surf club in the world in Rabat.
Thanks to the efforts of the surf club, Ander El Harim, a morrocan national surfer, was able to beat Rob Machado in a Pipeline competition.
At the same time, the development of Bodyboard Clubs in Agadir, has shown a high commitment to the maintenance of the beaches
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