​Research on the history of modern Morocco has undergone significant development since the 1960s. This paper reviews the writings of non-Moroccans during the French protectorate in the early years following independence. Subsequently, they sought to produce a history that aligned with advancements in historical knowledge, particularly in France, while maintaining a primarily “national” understanding of Moroccan history during this era. This approach was reinforced by the various types of “new” sources that were published or made available. However, research on modern Moroccan history up to the present time has, in some cases, continued to harbour inherited icons, reluctant to rethink some central issues that explain this era. This research sheds light on the approaches of this writing, providing a contextualized interpretation, noting the works that have attempted to reconsider that which resembles dogma, and drawing attention to the necessity of producing a renewed understanding of modern Moroccan history in light of historical knowledge that transcends boundaries.