Le Maroc saharien des origines à 1670 (1982) is a monumental two-volume work by French anthropologist and historian . This study is widely considered the definitive reference on the historical, social, and architectural evolution of Morocco's Saharan regions. Core Content & Scope
Contrary to the Arab-centric view of the Sahara, the book dedicates 40% of its volume to the . It details the Zanata confederation, which controlled the salt mines of Taghaza, and the Sanhaja , who founded Marrakech. The argument is clear: When the Almoravid dynasty (1050s) moved from the Senegal River to conquer Morocco and Al-Andalus, they were not "foreign invaders"; they were Saharans reclaiming the north. le maroc saharien des origines a 1670 french edition top