Fans of the Amouddou program might be taken aback by the news of a lion sighting mentioned at the end of episode 196. WHEN THE GLIMMER OF LIGHT WILL TWINKLE? From the latest episodes being aired in the current fourteenth season. It's only natural for us all to be surprised by a quirky piece of news like this, which is hard to believe easily.


This is neither a tactic nor a plan on our part, as some may believe, to achieve any goal that places our image at risk of decline and undermines the value of the viewer. We hold great appreciation for the loyal followers of our documentary program, which we established out of a love for adventure and dedication to seeking information with utmost challenge. Our aim is to present it as a refined offering to our diverse audience, catering to their varied tastes as much as possible.
The abundance of topics in Morocco, rich in its heritage, history, and environments, renders such behavior unnecessary, at least.

Due to its vastness and mystery, many of Morocco's deep jungles continue to entice every explorer seeking new experiences to delve into their depths as far as possible.
No one can predict what secrets and surprises it may hold.
It is naive to believe that they have revealed all their hidden treasures and that no explorer has overlooked any locations, whether near or far.
Its depths and rugged terrain have bewildered even the boldest and most daring explorers.
We, the Amouddou team, have realized that many locations have remained untouched or neglected due to their inaccessibility and difficulty.
For this reason, we couldn't resist the curiosity and wonder it stirs within us.
For many years, we have been focused on the search for the elusive Atlas Leopard, based on interconnected clues and testimonies from local residents.
For its sake, we have become estranged, felt longing, and endured much without our hearts finding solace from the burning desire to seek it out.
لقد تمنع عن إرواء فضولنا الجارف، وشل طموحنا العريض.
فكم من المعاناة، ومن الأوجاع تجرعنا، وكم قاسينا من هُزُؤ بعضهم، ومن لدغ أشواك بلا ورد ولا أوراق؟!
وبعد أن كاد ظننا يخيب، باغتنا نبأ أعظم، مسنود بشهادات أقوى عن ظهور ملك الغاب بقده المهيب ولِبدته الأطلسية الكثيفة.
أُصبنا بالحيرة والذهول أمام هول هذا الخبر، لكننا حاولنا التماسك بالرغم من التأرجح بين الحلم والأسطورة الأقرب إلى الخرافة والمزحة منها إلى المنطق والحقيقة.
في النهاية، قررنا أن نحاول خوض تجربة مغايرة من أجل التيمن، والفأل بالطلعة الملكية لهذا الرمز المغربي العظيم.
..ولما لا؟
..فأن تحاول وتفشل خير من ألا تحاول مخافة الفشل.

أحمد شرماض
26 / 11 / 2022