Rabat – The YouTube channel Aji Tafham launched a new animated series on the history of Morocco. Its first episode entitled “Morocco-Algeria Relations” was broadcasted on November 4 and has gathered over 800,000 views in just three days.
The new series which, launched by Artcoustic Studios, discusses the history of Morocco and aims to share a documented and in-depth analysis with its audience to help them understand the “reality and situate the facts in their historical context,” according to a press release.
In an interview with Morocco World News, Creative manager at Artcoustic Studios Ghita Amrati indicated that the project Aji Tafham (Arabic for “Come Understand”) features “the real Moroccan history that we did not study in schools.”
Amrati encouraged Moroccans to watch the Aji Tafham series, saying that it is extremely important to learn about one’s history and past. She stressed that the series features Moroccan history in a “fun and interesting” way.
Speaking to MWN during the launching of the Aji Tafham Moroccan Youtuber Mustapha El Fekkak, also known as Mustapha Swinga highlighted the importance of Moroccans learning about their history and cultural identity.
Describing the project as a “piece of art,” the Moroccan YouTuber indicated that the documentary series is suitable for audiences from all generations, as it is both fun and educational.
Ali Rguigue, Mustapha El Fekkak, and Nabil Mouline during the launch of the project
Making history accessible
Over the past six years, the Aji Tafham channel has sought to address current affairs and social issues while offering a documented and easily accessible explanation. The new series is in line with the same vision and aims to present more than 27 centuries of history in a simple and entertaining way.
The series will also “address the major conflicts and internal divisions that led to the current political situation in the region.” The scientific, technical and artistic team relied on a range of documents and archives (photos, texts and manuscripts, coins, drawings) to provide an academic and unbiased analysis for the general public.
Additionally, the series will be translated into classical Arabic, French, English and Spanish for a wider reach.
In-depth interpretations
The series’ production coincides with the recent media frenzy and the heated discussions around the dispute between Morocco and Algeria. As a result, it seeks to share with the general public a documented and in-depth analysis regarding the issues between Morocco and its eastern neighbor.
The new series was created by a team of more than 40 people from various fields such as research, animation, and drawing. Among those involved were Artcoustic Studios, students from the “Flow Motion School,” and Dr. Nabil Mouline, Historian Researcher at the National Center for Scientific Research, CNRS-France, who oversaw the project’s scientific and technical aspects.
