Morocco's Saharan Gold Rush
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How Morocco Became the Meteorite Hunting Capital of the World

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Since 1999 the number of meteorites being found in Morocco has exploded.
The number officially recognized exceeds a thousand -- though this is described by scientists as “a gross underestimate” Professor Hasnaa Chennaoui Aoudjehane , a professor at the Hassan II University of Casablanca , is used to being the outsider in the room.
Moroccans are now taking charge of their meteorites.
The Saharan Gold Rush may be over but it leaves Morocco forever changed.
The big, obvious, high-quality meteorites had mostly been picked and sold.
Local finders began demanding fairer compensation from middlemen and dealers.
“There are no new Moroccos waiting in the wings”.
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