• Spain declares war over Morocco

    Spain declares war over Morocco

    Dispute over Spain's Ceuta enclave; Spain declares war.
  • Spain wins the war

    Spain wins the war

    Spain wins a further enclave and an enlarged Ceuta in the settlement.
  • France and Spain become an influence for Morocco

  • Morocco becomes French territory

    Morocco becomes French territory

    Morocco becomes a French protectorate under the Treaty of Fez, administered by a French Resident-General. Spain continues to operate its coastal protectorate. The sultan has a largely figurehead role.
  • King Mohammed becomes a Sultan

    King Mohammed becomes a Sultan

    Mohammed was a Sultan back then, but later reigned as king in 1957.
  • Morocco gains independence

    Morocco gains independence

    End of French protectorate after unrest and strong nationalist sentiment.
  • King Mohammed's death

    King Mohammed's death

  • King Hassan II comes into power

    King Hassan II comes into power

  • King Hassen suspends parliament

    King Hassen suspends parliament

    Social unrest: King Hassan declares a state of emergency and suspends parliament.
  • Mohammed VI comes to power

    Mohammed VI comes to power

  • Casablanca bombings

    Casablanca bombings

    More than 40 killed when suicide bombers attack several sites in Casablanca, including a Spanish restaurant and Jewish community centre.
  • Moroccan Illegals

    Moroccan Illegals

    Spain says a thousand migrants tried to enter the Spanish territory of Melilla, in North Africa, from Morocco.