Ever since I became friends with Khadija years ago, I knew that one day I would visit Morocco, her homeland, the place she spoke about with such warmth and pride. Born and raised there, she later moved to France but returned every year to reconnect with her roots, family, and friends. In our many conversations, she painted vivid pictures of Moroccan landscapes and culture, always ending with: “One day, I’ll take you on a trek in the Sahara Desert.” Khadija wasn’t just remini