Invited by the Chinese Government to facilitate the international expansion of Chinese companies and to provide training to the leaders of Chinese companies on the requirements of business internationalization and the development of logistics sof market-entry including distribution in Western Europe and United States of America.
This invitation followed the organization of a 3-month training course that I had prepared in Oakland and Berkeley within the Center for International Trade Development (CITD) in collaboration with academic and professional institutions located in Oakland and Berkeley in the San Francisco Bay and Northern California.
These study and training programs provided to Chinese delegations were composed of businessmen, CEOs, and regional representatives of the authorities of central power and were part of the cooperation agreements between China and the United States.
In fact since 1995, serving as Vice President of the International Business Commission within the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, I had already established direct and consulting relationships with Chinese officials, including Mr. Liu the Vice-Mayor of Beijing. I also organized the visit of a delegation made up of members of research centers, businessmen and leaders of the provinces of Yunnan, Dalian and other regions of China.
Dr. Cherkaoui facilitated the meeting of High level Executive, Managers and Scientists from China with their American peers.
Developing California and Bay Area Trade Connections with China since 1994
Guiyang – Guizhou – China
Dr. Said El Mansour Cherkaoui Developed Strategies and Directed Training on Market and Technology to Strengthen China Trade and Business in the United States, Africa, Europe and Middle East.
Cherkaoui has managed, directed and provided as a technical assistance and consulting since 1993. He served as Consultant of both the East Bay Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the Center for International Trade Development (CITD) based in Oakland, serving the Bay Area and Northern California. Similarly, Cherkaoui has been an adjunct associate professor at Golden Gate University and at many other academic institutions for online and onsite training and educational programs that address entrepreneurship, business functionalities, marketing, global trade, international business, international logistics and marketing. Cherkaoui’s work focused on closing the divide between entrepreneurs, businesses, educational and professional institutions eager to develop their operations and/or enter international market. He has also provided training to foreign delegations of executives and senior managers from China, Mexico, France, Egypt, Ghana, Nigeria and Spain.
On the side of this, he has also managed his own businesses in the fields of ERP and Technology, Consulting and Food and Beverages enterprises.
Dr. Said El Mansour Cherkaoui has created and conducted lectures and studies programs, organized international conferences, training sessions, professional seminars and business events for several Chinese delegations and published extensively on China. Dr. Cherkaoui has established professional and friendly relations with China and taught many courses on China model of development at several universities of the Bay Area of San Francisco. He conducted also research on China and presented the corresponding papers while preparing his doctoral studies in France.
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Similarly, Dr. Cherkaoui organized several visits by trade and meetings for business delegations to the Bay Area of San Francisco, including the first of its kind with Mr. Liu, the Vice Mayor of Beijing, and Senior Executives and High Regional Officials from Dalian, Yunnan, and Guiyang. For such involvement, Dr. Cherkaoui was invited by the Central and Provincial Authorities of China where he directed training and strategies on Market Development and Implementation of Technology to develop relations and investments in the United States, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.
Research and Publications on China Tech and Telecom Development
Dr. Said El Mansour Cherkaoui at the Casablanca Café organized in Morocco by the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and the U.S. Department of Commerce … Continue reading Continue reading
2004
2004 His Excellency, Mr. Arthur Riley U.S. Ambassador in Morocco, Dr. Said El Mansour Cherkaoui, and his Moroccan Assistant Mr. Omar Bouafi at the Casablanca Café organized by the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and … Continue reading
Business, Investment, Trade, Culture, and Education
Building on the Kingdom of Morocco and the United States Treaty of Peace & Friendship 1787
Dr. Said Cherkaoui Ph.D. has dedicated the past 20 years to strengthening the relationship between the Kingdom of Morocco and the United States
Dr. Said El Mansour Cherkaoui has dedicated the past 20 years to strengthening the relationship between the Kingdom of Morocco and the United States. His work spans various sectors, including business, investment, trade, culture, and education.
Key Contributions:
Center for International Trade Development (CITD) in Morocco: Represented 25 food products and companies from California and the United States at the American Cafe / Trade Show organized by the U.S. FDA and the U.S. State Department in Casablanca, Morocco.
Official Visits: Played a pivotal role in organizing the official ministerial visit to Palo Alto on May 10, 2024, enhancing bilateral cooperation.
Cultural Exchange: Organized numerous cultural events and educational exchanges to promote mutual understanding and appreciation of Moroccan and American cultures.
Academic Collaborations: Established partnerships between Moroccan and American universities, fostering academic exchange and research collaboration.
Publications and Advocacy: Authored several articles and reports highlighting the benefits of a strong USA-Morocco relationship and advocating for supportive policies.
Leadership at San Francisco Chamber of Commerce: Served as Co-Chair of the International Business Committee from 1994 to 1998, contributing to the arrival of the first Chinese delegation, the first Egyptian delegation, the Cameroon Board of Tea and Coffee, and the Ghana delegation, among other activities.
Teaching Experience:
Teaching Officers of U.S. Air Force at Fairfield Base, California: Dr. Tony Branch gave me the privilege and the duty to teach courses at the Travis Air Force Base. This “Reconnaissance Letter” was written by Captain Larson, one of my “Students-Gentleman Officers.” Besides calling my name in the air from the carling of their “Funny Flying Machines,” they also showed me the planes that landed in Morocco during WWII and later on. This episode of forming Senior U.S. Air Force Pilots is one of the best of my Academic Medals of Honors.
Letters of Recommendation:
Captain Scott Larson: Wrote a letter of recommendation highlighting the courses and training programs I conducted at Travis Air Force Base.
First Lieutenant Steve Martinez: Also provided a letter of recommendation for my work at Travis Air Force Base.
Academic and Business References:
Dr. Wesley Young, Director of Services for International Students and Scholars at the University of California, Davis: Praised my solid academic background and wealth of business experience, making me one of the most effective faculty members at the Dominican University of San Rafael.
Ersan Ertuzun, Corporate Communications Supervisor at WTC Istanbul: Recognized my exceptional contributions to international business development, including trade missions and small business development.
Quote: “I am honored to have dedicated the past 20 years to enhancing the relationship between Morocco and the United States. Our shared history and mutual interests provide a strong foundation for continued collaboration and growth,” said Dr. Cherkaoui.
Future Goals: Dr. Cherkaoui aims to further deepen the Morocco-USA relationship through new initiatives and partnerships, focusing on sustainable development, innovation, and cultural exchange.
About Dr. Said El Mansour Cherkaoui Ph.D.: He is a renowned expert in international trade and development, with a focus on fostering strong bilateral relationships between #Morocco and #USA. His work spans multiple sectors, including business, investment, trade, culture, and education.
Dr. Cherkaoui & Center for International Trade Development ★ CITD in Morocco
Dr. Cherkaoui represented 25 food products/companies from California and the United States at the American Cafe / Trade Show organized by the U.S. FDA and the U.S. State Department in Casablanca, Morocco
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The First Muslim Moroccan Investor in Starting Transportation Operations Toutes Directions in the History of Morocco
First Moroccan Muslim Contractor of Public Transport in Early 1920 – Twenties of 20th Century: Moulay Ahmed Cherkaoui at 24 was the First Muslim Transporter in Morocco By Dr. Said El Mansour Cherkaoui Son of Moulay Ahmed Cherkaoui Father of Moulay Ahmed Cherkaoui Said El Mansour Cherkaoui PARENTAL HERITAGE OF MOROCCAN NATIONALISM This is Haj Ahmed Cherkaoui All … Continue reading
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Case-Study of Investment Opportunity: Kingdom of Morocco
Like for any organizational service or foreign investment sought, TRI CK USA offers its client to conduct thorough research and consider factors like regulations, cultural nuances, and risk management which will provide updated lateral views and a horizontal panorama of the Investment Climate and Business Practices in Morocco
Sypnosis on the Kingdom of Morocco’s New Development Strategy for Investment
Morocco is setting a frame and components that can be multiple and diverse in their local content, and regional determinations like in their external and global objectives. This strategy is oriented by the selection of leading mining resources, industrial sectors, and technological and energy-based productions that are becoming the focus and reasons for international heated competition. These advanced areas of design and development are the topics and the objectives that differentiate the level of technological and self-sustainability masteries and sector productive leadership between nations in their drive to set new rules for governance as an alternative to the failed globalization which did not respond to local, regional, national, and “inter-nations” geostrategic interests” but impose more competitive and war-driven interventions as regulation of the flow of natural and primary resources needed to fuel such global expansion made without cushion and safety social nets and ideological and political remedies.
Morocco’s drive is a response to these interferences and moves to rejection and adhesion of nations in new identification of competitive forms. Morocco is positioning its economy and external alliances as a regional liaison, a conduit of dialogue, an ally interlocutor, and a business negotiator within balanced the weakness into forces between spheres of influence and clusters of changes.
Morocco has ratified 72 investment treaties for the promotion and protection of investments and 62 economic agreements, including with the United States and most EU nations, that aim to eliminate the double taxation of income or gains. Morocco is the only country on the African continent with a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United States, eliminating tariffs on more than 95 percent of qualifying consumer and industrial goods.
The Government of Morocco plans to phase out tariffs for some products through 2030. The FTA supports Morocco’s goals to develop as a regional financial and trade hub, providing opportunities for the localization of services and the finishing and re-export of goods to markets in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. Since the U.S.-Morocco FTA came into effect bilateral trade in goods has grown nearly five-fold.
The U.S. and Moroccan governments work closely to increase trade and investment through high-level consultations, bilateral dialogue, and other forums to inform U.S. businesses of investment opportunities and strengthen business-to-business ties.
What are the Government measures to motivate or restrict investment in Morocco?
The new investment charter which was introduced in July 2016 as part of Law 60-16, and replacing a previous charter implemented in 1995, creates free-trade zones in each of the 12 regions of the country, recognizes indirect exporter status, and creates incentives for export-oriented and industrial companies. It also restructures investment promotion activities under the centralized Moroccan Agency for Investment Development and Export. A General Directorate for Trade, a General Directorate for Industry and an agency dedicated to developing the digital economy and e-government were also created under the new charter.
FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) in Figures
After a decline during the global recession, FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) flows to Morocco increased in 2014 and 2015, exceeding USD 3 billion. In 2016, however, flows fell by 29% to USD 2.32 billion. The country’s stability should attract more investors. In addition, a vast project of economic modernisation has been launched to boost FDI. Casablanca in particular aims to become an international financial center. Traditionally, France, Saudi Arabia and Spain have been the three main investors. FDI is mainly concentrated in the real estate sector, followed by industry and tourism.
Source:United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
Foreign Direct Investment inflows by country and sector in Morocco
Foreign direct investment, net inflows (% of GDP) – Morocco
International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and Balance of Payments databases, World Bank, International Debt Statistics, and World Bank and OECD GDP estimates. License : CC BY-4.0
Here are some countries and sectors that have invested in Morocco through foreign direct investment (FDI): In 2022, the top investing countries by stock were France (30.8%), the United Arab Emirates (UAE) (20.3%), Spain (8%), Switzerland (5.7%), and the United States (5%). In the first quarter of 2022, the leading investors were the United States, France, and the UAE.
Sectors that receive the most FDI are:
Industry: Almost one-fourth of FDI
Real estate: 20% of FDI
Communication: 12.4% of FDI
Tourism: 9.5% of FDI
Energy and mining: 6.4% of FDI
Banking: 5.7% of FDI
The aim is to be considered as an alternative and reliable intermediary and as a hub of transfer and transformation of existing created and advanced researched values. The multiple participation of Morocco in international events, the signature of trade treaties and investment agreements, direct involvement in security, and strategic alliances are the institutional expressions for business integration, diplomatic acceptance, and cultural harmonization driven by the search for mutual benefits and complementary exchanges with a transfer of technological intelligence and operational know-how that Morocco is striving to materialize. A new model of development based on the production of clean energy remains the determining factor in conglomerating these similar but not identical factors of development.
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Legend of the Article Cover Image: 2004 a Casablanca with His Excellency, the U.S. Ambassador Mr. Arthur Riley U.S. Ambassador in Morocco, Mr. Omar Bouafi a Moroccan Assistant to Dr. Said El Mansour Cherkaoui, and at the Casablanca Café organized in Morocco by the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and …Continue reading
With EBCITD – Said El Mansour Cherkaoui Representing 25 US / Californian Companies at Casablanca – Morocco
American Café organized in Casablanca Morocco by the USDA, US State Department, and the US Embassy in Morocco
American Café at Casablanca – Morocco attended by Said Cherkaoui representing the EBCITD and 25 US Food companies. This trade show was a facilitator for the upcoming negotiations and the signature of the US – Morocco Free Trade Agreement.I met with Exporters, Importers, Heads of the Largest companies and Decision-Makers at local and regional and National levels.
Dr. Cherkaoui represented 25 food products/companies from California and the United States at the American Cafe / Trade Show organized by the U.S. FDA and the U.S. State Department in Casablanca, Morocco.
My EBCITD Stand in Casablanca, Morocco I represented 25 US and Californian Food Companies at the American Cafe organized in Casablanca (Morocco) by the US Embassy, the USDA, and the State Department to facilitate the signing of the US-Morocco Free Trade Agreement.
Official Letter by Executive Director James Garrett mandating Said Cherkaoui to organize a California trade mission to Morocco and conduct negotiations with local exporters, importers, executives, and officials.
Ms. Agricultural and Commercial Attache at the Embassy in Morocco His Excellency, the U.S. Ambassador Mr. Arthur Riley U.S. Ambassador in Morocco, Mr. Assistant to the Ambassador, Dr. Said El Mansour Cherkaoui and Mr. Omar Bouafi at the Casablanca Cafe organized in Morocco by the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Department of Commerce … Continue reading
Dr. Said El Mansour Cherkaoui Leading United States Trade and Business Mission in Morocco
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TRI CK USA – By Said El Mansour Cherkaoui Sciences Po, GrenobleUniversité Grenoble Alpes – IREPInstitut des Hautes Etudes de l’Amérique Latine, ParisUniversité de la Sorbonne, Paris III The Moroccan-American Friendship up-to-this date [2019] has lasted more than 240 years: The Barbary Treaties 1786-1816 Treaty with Morocco June 28 and July 15, 1786 Treaty of Peace and Friendship, with additional article; also Ship-Signals Agreement. … Continue reading
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December 16, 2020 – Said El Mansour Cherkaoui The U.S.-Moroccan Free Trade Agreement (FTA), signed in 2006, made Morocco the first African country to sign such an agreement with the United States. Such action has renewed the privilege that Morocco had to be the first … Continue reading
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Dear Members of the @Moroccan Diaspora Worldwide Network
We have corrected the link to our publications.
Below you’ll be able to access the correct pages and documents stating directly and related to the visit of our Moroccan Official Delegation to the Silicon Valley, the San Francisco Bay Area, and the related meeting presenting the Moroccan Drive and Attractivity of Talents, Entrepreneurs, and High-level Moroccan delegation in a trade mission Inviting Silicon Valley – Bay Area U.S. and Moroccan Professionals
MAY 10, 2024 – 06:00 PM – Event of the Cocktail Reception at FOUR-SEASON HOTEL IN SILICON VALLEY EAST OF PALO ALTO 2050 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, EAST PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA 94303 U.S.A. – Phone: 1 (650) 566 -1200
Please CLICKING on the next link to access and fill out the form that will confirm your attendance at the event: https://forms.office.com/r/G2ZjmJW2TN Please spread the news about this highly sought-after Moroccan Business Meeting in Silicon Valley, California.
Dear Moroccan Professionals in the Silicon Valley,
Looking forward to welcoming you! Venue will be shared shortly.
The Red and Green Moroccans – Moors Are Coming to America:
Get Ready to Meet the Official Moroccan Delegation seeking to reinforce trends and diversify exchanges of investment, business, and trade relationships between the U.S. and Morocco by showcasing and increasing awareness about Morocco’s potential as an international investment and sourcing hub.
This Morocco Delegation is formed by Government Decision-Makers and Business Leaders who will meet with all interested private and group investors, business owners, and individual entrepreneurs interested in Morocco as a competitive manufacturing/outsourcing platform to address markets in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, utilizing the numerous Free Trade Agreements the Kingdom has signed.
This Moroccan Official Delegation will be in the USA from May 6th to 14, 2024, visiting the following U.S. States and Cities on these dates: All Moroccan professionals are welcome. For more details, click on the aforementioned weblink or the article listed here below this text.
An important business delegation, including high government officials and private sector representatives, will be in the USA during the period May 6th to 14:
– Dallas: May 6th and 7th – Austin: May 8th – San Francisco: May 9 to 11 A cocktail will be hosted on May 10th (evening). All Moroccan professionals are welcome. Confirmations to: moroccousa@amdie.gov.ma – Seattle: 13th and 14th.
The delegation is aimed at showcasing Morocco’s potential as an international investment and sourcing hub In addition to meeting with American companies interested in Morocco as a competitive manufacturing/outsourcing platform to address markets in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, utilizing the numerous Free Trade Agreements the Kingdom has signed.
I will be grateful for your advice, information, and introductions to companies or private-sector institutions.
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December 1, 2023 – Treaty of Peace and Friendship between the United States and the Moors Morocco ★ USA ★ Morocco ★ California With EBCITD – Said El Mansour Cherkaoui Representing 25 US / Californian Companies at Casablanca – Morocco American Café at Casablanca – Morocco attended by Said Cherkaoui representing the EBCITD and 25 US Food companies. This trade […] Read More »
November 15, 2023 – Morocco – USA Trade & Investment Summary The United States and Morocco have a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Morocco – USA: Trade and Investment Said El Mansour Cherkaoui October 27, 2023 Morocco – USA Past and Current Relations Said El Mansour Cherkaoui August 5, 2022 In 2022, U.S. goods exports to Morocco were $3.7 billion, up 33.3 […] Read More »
Treaty of Peace & Friendship 1787 Between Morocco and The United States
Treaty of Peace and Friendship between the United States and the Moors
Stamp on Moroccan-American Treaty of Peace and Friendship
To all persons to whom these presents shall come or be made known- WHEREAS the United States of America in Congress assembled by their Commission bearing date the twelfth day of May One Thousand, Seven-Hundred and Eighty-Four thought proper to constitute John Adams, Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson their Ministers Plenipotentiary, giving to them or a Majority of them full powers to confer, treat & negotiate with the Ambassador, Minister or Commissioner of His Majesty the Emperor of Morocco concerning a Treaty of Amity and Commerce, to make & receive propositions for such Treaty and to conclude and sign the same, transmitting to the United States in Congress assembled for their final Ratification.
And by one other commission bearing date the Eleventh day of March One-Thousand Seven-hundred & Eighty-five did further empower the said Ministers Plenipotentiary or a majority of them, by writing under the hands and Seals to appoint such agent in the said business as they might think proper with authority under the directions and instruction of the said Ministers to commence & prosecute the said Negotiations & Conferences for the said Treaty provided that the said Treaty should be signed by Ministers: And Whereas, We the said John Adams & Thomas Jefferson two of the said Ministers Plenipotentiary (the said Benjamin Franklin being absent) by writing under the Hand and Seal of the said John Adams at London, October fifth, One-thousand Seven-hundred and Eighty-five, & of the said Thomas Jefferson at Paris October the Eleventh of the same year, did appoint Thomas Barclay, Agent in the business aforesaid, giving him the Powers therein, which by the said second commission we were authorized go give, and the said Thomas Barclay in pursuance thereof, bath arranged Articles for a Treaty of Amity and Commerce between the United States of America and His Majesty the Emperor of Morocco & sealed with His Royal Seal, being translated into the language of said United States of America, together with the Attestations thereto annexed are in the following words, To Wit:
In the name of Almighty God.
This is a Treaty of Peace and Friendship established between us and the United States of America, which is confirmed, and which we have ordered to be written in the Book and sealed with our Royal Seal at our Court of Morocco in the Twenty-Fifth day of the blessed month of Shaban, in the year One-Thousand Two-hundred, trusting in God it will remain permanent.
ARTICLE 1
We declare that both Parties have agreed that this Treaty consisting of twenty five Articles shall be inserted in this Book and delivered to the Honorable Thomas Barclay, the Agent of the United States now at our Court, with whose Approbation it has been made and who is duly authorized on their part, to treat with us concerning all the matters contained therein.
ARTICLE 2
If either of the parties shall be at war with any nation whatever, the other party shall not take a commission from the enemy nor fight under their colors.
ARTICLE 3
If either of the parties shall be at war with any nation whatever and take a prize belonging to that nation, and there shall be found on board subjects or effects belonging to either of the parties, the subjects shall be set at liberty and the effect returned to the owners. And if any goods belonging to any nation, with whom either the parties shall be at war, shall be loaded on vessels belonging to the other party, they shall pass free and unmolested without any attempt being made to take or detain them.
ARTICLE 4
A signal or pass shall be given to all vessels belonging to both parties, by which they are to be known when they meet at sea, and if the commander of a ship of war of either party shall have other ships under his convoy, the Declaration of the commander shall alone be sufficient to exempt any of them from examination.
ARTICLE 5
If either of the parties shall be at war, and shall meet a vessel at sea, belonging to the other, it is agreed that if an examination is to be made, it shall be done by sending a boat with two or three men only, and if any gun shall be bread and injury done without reason, the offending party shall make good all damages.
ARTICLE 6
If any Moor shall bring citizens of the United States or their effects to His Majesty, the citizens shall immediately be set at liberty and the effects restored, and in like manner, if any Moor not a subject of the dominions shall make prize of any of the citizens of America or their effects and bring them into any of the ports of His Majesty, they shall be immediately released, as they will be considered as under His Majesty’s Protection.
ARTICLE 7
If any vessel of either party shall put into a port of the other and have occasion for provisions or other supplies, they shall be furnished without any interruption or molestation.
ARTICLE 8
If any vessel of the United States shall meet with a disaster at sea and put into one of our ports to repairs, she shall be at liberty to land and reload her cargo, without paying any duty whatever.
ARTICLE 9
If any Vessel of the Untied States shall be cast on Shore on any Part of our Coasts, she shall remain at the disposition of the Owners and no one shall attempt going near her without their Approbation, as she is then considered particularly under our Protection; and if any Vessel of the United States shall be forced to put in to our Ports, by Stress of weather or otherwise, she shall not be compelled to land her Cargo, but shall remain in tranquility until the Commander shall think proper to proceed on his Voyage.
ARTICLE 10
If any Vessel of either of the Parties shall have an engagement with a Vessel belonging to any of the Christian Powers within gunshot of the Forts of the other, the Vessel so engaged shall be defended and protected as much as possible until she is in safety; and if any American Vessel shall be cast on shore on the Coast of Wadnoon or any Coast thereabout, the People to her shall be protected, and assisted until by the help of God, they shall be sent to their Country.
ARTICLE 11
If we shall be at War with any Christian Power and any of our Vessels sail from the Ports of the United States, no Vessel belonging to the enemy shall follow until twenty four hours after the Departure of our Vessels; and the same Regulation shall be observed towards the American Vessels sailing from our Ports be the enemies Moors or Christians.
ARTICLE 12
If any ship of war belonging to the United States shall put into any of our ports, she shall not be examined on any pretense whatever, even though she should have fugitive slaves on board, nor shall the governor or commander of the place compel them to be brought on shore on any pretext, nor require any payment for them.
ARTICLE 13
If a ship of war of either party shall put into a port of the other and salute, it shall be returned from the fort with an equal number of guns, not with more or less.
ARTICLE 14
The commerce with the United States shall be on the same footing as is the commerce with Spain, or as that with the most favored nation for the time being; and their citizens shall be respected and esteemed, and have full liberty to pass and repass our country and seaports whenever they please, without interruption.
ARTICLE 15
Merchants of both countries shall employ only such interpreters, and such other persons to assist them in their business, as they shall think proper. No commander of a vessel shall transport his cargo on board another vessel; he shall not be detained in port longer than he may think proper; and all persons employed in loading or unloading goods, or in any labor whatever, shall be paid at the customary rates, not more and not less.
ARTICLE 16
In case of a war between the parties, the prisoners are not to be made slaves, but to be exchanged one for another, captain for captain, officer for officer, and one private man for another; and if there shall prove a deficiency on either side, it shall be made up by the payment of one hundred Mexican dollars for each person wanting. And it is agreed that all prisoners shall be exchanged in twelve months from the time of their being taken, and that this exchange may be effected by a merchant or any other person authorized of by either of the parties.
ARTICLE 17
Merchants shall not be compelled to buy or sell any kind of goods but such as they shall think proper; and may buy and sell all sorts of merchandize but such as are prohibited to the other Christian nations.
ARTICLE 18
All goods shall be weighed and examined before they are sent on board , and to avoid all detention of vessels, no examination shall afterwards be made, unless it shall first be proved that contraband goods have been sent on board, in which case, the persons who took the contraband goods on board, shall be punished according to the usage and custom of the country, and no other person whatever shall be injured, nor shall the ship or cargo incur any penalty or damage whatever.
ARTICLE 19
No vessel shall be detained import on any pretense whatever, nor be obliged to take on board on any articles without the consent of the commander, who shall be at full liberty to agree for the freight of any goods he takes on board.
ARTICLE 20
If any of the citizens of the Untied States, or any persons under their protection, shall have any disputes with each other, the consul shall decide between the parties, and whenever the consul shall require any aid or assistance from our government, to enforce his decisions, it shall be immediately granted to him.
ARTICLE 21
If any citizen of the Untied States should kill or wound a Moor, or, on the contrary, if a Moor shall kill or wound a citizen of the United States, the law of the country shall take place, and equal justice shall be rendered, the consul assisting at the trial; and if any delinquent shall make his escape, the consul shall not be answerable for him in any manner whatever.
ARTICLE 22
If an American citizen shall die in our country, and no will shall appear, the consul shall take possession of hi affects; and if there shall be no consul, the effects shall be deposited in the hands of some person worthy of trust, until the party shall appear, who has right to demand them; but if the heir to the person deceased be present, the property shall be delivered to him without interruptions; and if a will shall appear, the property shall descend agreeable to that will as soon as the consul shall declare the validity thereof.
ARTICLE 23
The consuls of the United States of America, shall reside in any port of our dominions that they shall think proper; and they shall be respected, and enjoy all the privileges which the consuls of any other nation enjoy; and if any of the citizens of the United States shall contract any debts or engagements, the consul shall not be in any manner accountable for them, unless he shall have given a promise in writing for the payment or fulfilling thereof, without which promise in writing, no application to him for any redress shall be made.
ARTICLE 24
If any differences shall arise by either party infringing on any of the articles of this treaty, peace and harmony shall remain notwwithstanding, in the fullest force, until a friendly application shall be made for an arrangement, and until that application shall be rejected, no appeal shall be made to arms. And if a war shall break out between the parties nine months shall be granted to all the subjects of both parties, to dispose of their effects and retire with their property. And it is further declared, that whatever indulgences, in trade or otherwise, shall be granted to any of the Christian Powers, the citizens of the United States shall be equally entitled to them.
ARTICLE 25
This treaty shall continue in full force, with the help of God, for fifty years. We delivered this book into the hands of the before mentioned Thomas Barclay, on the first day of the blessed month of Ramadan, in the year one thousand two hundred. I certify that the annexed is a true copy of the translation made by Isaac Cardoza Nunez, interpreter at Morocco, of the treaty between the Emperor of Morocco and the United States of America.
ADDITIONAL ARTICLE
Grace to the only God.
I, the under-written, the servant of God, Taher Ben Abdelkack Fennish, do certify, that His Imperial Majesty, my master, (whom God preserve), having concluded a treaty of peace and commerce with the United States of America, has ordered me, the better to complete, it, and in addition of the tenth article of the treaty, to declare, “That if any vessel belonging to the United States, shall be in any of the ports of his Majesty’s dominions, or within gun-shot of his forts, she shall be protected as much as possible; and no vessel whatever, belonging either to Moorish or Christian Powers, with whom the United States may be at war, shall be permitted to follow or engage her, as we now deem the citizens of America our good friends.”
And, in obedience to this Majesty’s commands, I certify this declaration, by putting my hand and seal to it, on the eighteenth day of Ramadan, (a) in the year one thousand two hundred. The servant of the King, my master, whom God preserve.
TAHER BEN ABDELKACK FENNISH.
I do certify that the above is a true copy of the translation made at Morocco, by Isaac Cordoza Nunez, interpreter, of a declaration made and signed by Sidi Hage Taher Fennish, in addition to the treaty between the Emperor of Morocco and the United States of America, which declaration the said Taher Fennish made by the express directions of his Majesty.
THOMAS BARCLAY.
TREATY WITH MOROCCO. 1787
Now, KNOW YE, That we, the said John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, Ministers Plenipotentiary aforesaid, do approve and conclude the said treaty, and every article and clause therein contained, reserving the same nevertheless to the Untied States in Congress assembled, for their final ratification. In testimony whereof, we have signed the same with our names and seals, at the places of our respective residence, and at the dates expressed under our signatures respectively.
JOHN ADAMS, (L.S.) London, January 25th, 1787.
THOMAS JEFFERSON, (L.S.) Paris, January 1st, 1787.
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