Verstehen · Kapitel 9
History of Morocco
From the Stone Age Berbers, through the great Islamic dynasties, to the modern kingdom — Morocco's history is a fascinating mosaic of cultures, conquests, and resistance.
5 Abschnitte in diesem Kapitel
1
Prehistory & Berber Dynasties
Morocco's history begins long before any written records. The Amazigh (Berbers) — North Africa's indigenous people — le…
2
Islamization & the Great Dynasties
The Arab conquest reached Morocco from 682 AD with the general Uqba ibn Nafi, who, according to legend, drove his horse…
3
Saadians, Alaouites & European Rivals
The Saadians (1549–1659) were the first Arab (non-Berber) dynasty to rule Morocco. Under Ahmad al-Mansour ("the Victori…
4
French Protectorate & Independence
On March 30, 1912 , Sultan Abdelhafid signed the Treaty of Fes, making Morocco a French protectorate — officially not a…
5
Modern Morocco under Mohammed VI
King Hassan II (reigned 1961–1999) led Morocco through turbulent decades — the Cold War, failed coup attempts (1971 and…
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