Moroccan Tales: Stories from the Heart of Tradition

Season 1, Episode 15: Hikayat Marat Al-Ghaddar

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In this gripping Moroccan folktale, Tamu the seamstress lives a modest but happy life with her husband, Mubarak the shoemaker. When she sacrifices her precious golden brooch to help him succeed, their fortunes change overnight. But with rising wealth comes arrogance, betrayal, and a heart corrupted by greed. As Mubarak abandons the woman who built his future, fate turns against him—while Tamu rises again through resilience, talent, and integrity. A timeless story about sacrifice, loyalty, and the devastating cost of greed.