Morocco · United States · Shared history

A journey that still connects worlds.

The Estevanico Foundation preserves the legacy of Estevanico of Azemmour through scholarship, education, cultural exchange, and programs that connect the next generation to a shared Moroccan-American history.

Historical map illustrating the route associated with the Narváez expedition and Estevanico's journey
From the Atlantic world to the American Southwest1528–1539
AzemmourEstevanico's Moroccan origin
EducationScholarship, research, and public history
ExchangeConnecting students and institutions
LegacyKeeping an overlooked story visible
What we do

History becomes meaningful when people can experience it.

The Foundation connects preservation with action: research, educational programming, cultural diplomacy, and opportunities for students to learn across borders.

Preserve the story

Support research, publications, exhibitions, and public history focused on Estevanico of Azemmour and the wider Atlantic world.

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Open new pathways

Develop student cohorts, academic exchanges, and educational programs connecting Morocco and the United States.

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Build cultural bridges

Bring scholars, communities, institutions, and emerging leaders together around a shared history and future.

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Programs

Follow the story beyond the page.

The Foundation is developing cohort experiences that connect students with Morocco's history, institutions, communities, and the places connected to Estevanico's life.

Student-focused academic and cultural exchange
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Scholarship and financial-aid interest built into the application
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Help write the next chapter

Preserve the past. Invest in the future.

Your support helps expand research, educational access, events, and international exchange.