My Primary School and National Pride - Chapter 1

A memoir of childhood, national identity, and awakening under Morocco's moonlit sky.

The date was September 16, 1987—a little past midnight. Under the moon's watchful glow, a young boy awaits his first day of school, marking the beginning of a journey intertwined with Morocco's history and his own intellectual awakening.

In this chapter:

• Under the Moon's Watchful Glow
• The Village that Shaped Us: A Tale of Family, History and Progress
• Encounter with the Nation's Story
• The Well and the Mosque: A Tale of Politics, Family, and Community
• My Father and the King's Legacy
• The Heartbeat of Morocco: My Childhood on Throne Day

This opening chapter explores themes of education, national pride, family heritage, and the formative moments that shaped a life lived alongside pivotal world events—from the fall of the Berlin Wall to the Arab Spring and beyond.

Written by Dr. Jaouad El Habbouch, scholar of postcolonial studies, diaspora, and memory.

Format: Digital PDF download | Length: Approximately 15-20 pages