Morocco

Some of the key events about Morocco

• 788

  The founding of the city of Fez, which became a major cultural and intellectual center
• 1062

  Establishment of the Almoravid dynasty, which expanded Moroccan influence across North Africa and parts of Spain
• 1631

  Completion of the El Badi Palace in Marrakesh, a masterpiece of Saadian architecture
• 1777

  Morocco became the first country to recognize the United States as an independent nation
• 1912

  Establishment of the French Protectorate, which brought modernization and infrastructure development
• 1912

  Morocco became a French protectorate, losing its independence
• 1921

  The Rif War began, resulting in thousands of casualties
• 1953

  The Sultan of Morocco was exiled by French authorities, sparking widespread protests
• 1956

  Morocco gained independence from France, marking the end of colonial rule
• 1975

  The Green March, a peaceful mass demonstration to claim the Western Sahara
• 1975

  The "Green March" into Western Sahara led to a long-standing territorial dispute
• 1981

  Riots broke out in Casablanca over economic issues, resulting in hundreds of deaths
• 1994

  A severe drought affected agricultural production and the economy
• 1996

  The adoption of a new constitution that expanded democratic rights and civil liberties
• 2003

  Terrorist bombings in Casablanca killed 45 people and injured over 100
• 2004

  Implementation of the Mudawana, a progressive family code that improved women's rights
• 2004

  A major earthquake near Al Hoceima killed over 600 people and left thousands homeless
• 2010

  Widespread protests erupted as part of the Arab Spring movement
• 2016

  Morocco hosted the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP22) in Marrakech
• 2018

  Two Scandinavian tourists were murdered by extremists in the Atlas Mountains

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