The reason behind the Jeblis’ journey to Morocco had to do with reclaiming control over their ancestral land to cultivate cannabis after a disagreement with their uncle, Amer. Stan’s update made this clear. As the Jeblis proceeded with their plan, William and Racheton quietly trailed them.
Along the way, they discovered that the Benalis were bypassing the Jeblis and purchasing directly from Amer, a move that sparked a major rift with Moussa. It also came to light that Metis, a former associate of the Jeblis and one-time employee under Moktar, had now aligned himself with Amer.
Tension rises as family ties clash with betrayal (Photo: Ourika/Amazon Studios)This betrayal struck a deep nerve with both Driss and Moussa. Driss, together with his relatives, returned to their old residence in Ourika, where he uncovered unsettling truths. His sister revealed that their father had taken his own life while imprisoned in Tazmamart, shortly after she had informed the Moroccan authorities about him.
She explained how their father, Moktar, had gotten involved in drug trafficking, a decision that filled her with anxiety due to the constant fear of being exposed.
Things took a turn when they realized that a third of the land meant for cannabis cultivation had been listed under land consolidation regulations, which only allowed food crops and vegetables.
This led them to attend a gathering hosted by the minister, aimed at discussing a proposed agreement between Morocco and Europe to curb the drug trade.
Why Was The Truck Stopped?
William, Racheton, and Baser were actively observing Amer’s drug-related operations. While attempting to sneak into Amer’s hideout, William was spotted by some men but managed to flee. Not long after, while they were trailing Lyon’s truck, an agreement was reached with Moroccan authorities.
The plan was to allow the drug-laden truck to pass through to Paris, where Spanish authorities would intercept it. However, the Moroccan side acted against the agreement and intercepted the truck prematurely. This unexpected move left Driss feeling betrayed by the Moroccan police.
He voiced his concerns to Racheton, expressing suspicion that someone within the Moroccan force might be working with Lyon. Racheton, on the other hand, suggested that the police’s actions may have been influenced by political motives.
He believed that Morocco, which benefits from European funding for converting farmland in the Rif region, may have used the truck seizure to demonstrate their commitment to cooperation.
What Happened?
At the point when customs officers discovered a large quantity of hashish on Driss, William made a final effort to save him. He told Racheton that the hash bore Benali’s markings and insisted that Driss had nothing to do with it.
But Racheton wasn’t convinced and warned him that his lie was too obvious, urging him to focus on saving himself instead of defending Driss. William later accessed Lola’s phone records and saw that her final call had been with Driss.
Using this information, he tracked Driss to a scrapyard and arrested him. At the scrapyard, Driss appeared mentally broken. Before being taken into custody, he begged William to allow him one last visit to his mother. During the visit, he didn’t tell her the truth.
A land dispute uncovers secrets buried in the past (Photo: Ourika/Amazon Studios)Instead, he lied about coming back soon, keeping the arrest a secret. When he saw Moussa, Driss calmly confronted him, acknowledging that he had been the one who betrayed him. Still, Driss said he didn’t hold any grudge.
This admission drove Moussa into deep guilt, and in a moment of torment, he stabbed himself fatally. Though Driss tried to help, William quickly removed him from the scene to avoid drawing attention. Driss and William later talked about their similarities, even though they had very different lives.
William then told Driss that he was being taken to Brussels because leaving the country from there would be easier. His actions made it clear that his arrest of Driss was more of a cover-up to help him escape and start fresh. However, this move had consequences. William and Racheton faced investigations.
Racheton ended up behind bars for facilitating a drug dealer’s operations. On the other hand, Driss was granted another opportunity to continue serving. The conclusion of the series gives the impression that there could be more to Driss’ story in another season if it ever comes.
After watching the events play out in Ourika, one question lingers in my mind—Why did William take such a risk for Driss? Perhaps he saw too much of himself in Driss and felt he didn’t deserve the same kind of downfall.
Though Driss had helped William several times, William’s actions went beyond mere gratitude. He showed loyalty and trust when others, like Driss’ own brother, failed to do the same. By the final moments, Driss told William he wouldn’t go far away, suggesting a deep bond and possibly emotional dependence on him.
