When did Spain invade Morocco?

Hispano-Moroccan War (1859–1860)

Date	22 October 1859 – 26 April 1860
Location	Northern Morocco
Result	Spanish victory Treaty of Wad Ras: Morocco recognizes Spanish sovereignty over Ceuta and Melilla Retrocession of Santa Cruz de la Mar Pequeña (moot location) to Spain pays war reparations of 20 million duros

Why did Spain colonize Morocco?

Like most imperializing countries, the Spanish and French wanted to colonize Morocco because they wanted power. Feelings of nationalism made people proud of all that their country had achieved. France had already taken control of Algeria, which borders Morocco, and wanted to take over Morocco as well.

Did Spain win the Moroccan war?

Spain won the Rif War. It regained the territory it had lost in 1921. About 43,500 Spanish troops were killed or wounded or went missing during the war; Spain’s ally France counted about 18,000 as killed, wounded, or missing. Rif casualties may have been about 30,000, with 10,000 killed.

Does Spain own part of Morocco?

The tiny Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla sit on the northern shores of Morocco’s Mediterranean coast. Together they form the European Union’s only land borders with Africa. Madrid asserts that both territories are integral parts of Spain and have the same status as the semi-autonomous regions on its mainland.

Is Morocco still colonized?

It was on March 2, 1956 that Morocco was able to gain its independence from the French Protectorate. After the French left Morocco, the Spanish did the same. After 44 years of colonization Morocco was finally an independent country again (History of Morocco to the Present Day, Moroccansands.com).

How did Spain lose Morocco?

Spain finally ceded its southern zone through the Treaty of Angra de Cintra on 1 April 1958, after the short Ifni War. Since France already held a protectorate over most of the country and had controlled Morocco’s foreign affairs since 30 March 1912, it also held the power to delegate a zone to Spanish protection.

When did Spain leave Morocco?

By early 1976 the last Spanish troops had departed, leaving Morocco to struggle with a growing Sahrawi guerrilla group named the Popular Front for the Liberation of Saguia el Hamra and Río de Oro (Polisario Front), actively supported by Algeria and later by Libya.

Does Morocco want Ceuta back?

They are the only piece of European territory on mainland Africa – a political and legal reality that has never been recognised by Morocco, which has continued to demand their return, along with four other smaller territories in the Mediterranean all in the narrow strait of Gibraltar.

How did France treat Morocco?

France officially established a protectorate over Morocco with the Treaty of Fez, ending what remained of the country’s de facto independence. From a strictly legal point of view, the treaty did not deprive Morocco of its status as a sovereign state. The Sultan reigned but did not rule.

Did the Vikings invade Morocco?

Based on the historical records from the Fragmentary Annals of Ireland, the Vikings have raided a part in the north of Morocco during the 860’s, where they battled the Berber Kingdom of the Moors.

How did Spain take over Morocco?

Spain put up a fight but it was impossible to advance into Moroccan territory to go pursue the attackers. Finally the Spanish government, fed up, took over the Chafarinas Islands, near Morocco without warning in an invasion campaign in 1848, beating the French by six hours, who planned to plant their flag on the Chafarinas themselves, so to speak.

Who won the Spanish-Moroccan War?

Spain claimed the victory and the Moroccan commander Muley Abbás surrendered. 32 days later Morocco and Spain singed the Treaty of Wad Ras (Tetuan). Morocco was declared loser and singularly culpable for the war.

Why did France intervene in the Moroccan civil war?

The most coherently expressed reason for intervention was fear for the strategic security of Spain. Among others, the Liberal leader Montero Ríos stated that if northwestern Morocco were to come under the civil or military protectorate of France, Spain would see itself besieged perpetually in the north and south by the same power.

When did Morocco become part of the French Empire?

The Saadi dynasty ruled the country from 1549 to 1659, followed by the Alaouites from 1667 onwards, who have since been the ruling dynasty of Morocco. In 1912, after the First Moroccan Crisis and the Agadir Crisis, the Treaty of Fez was signed, dividing Morocco into French and Spanish protectorates.