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Morocco's Independence
On March 2 1956 Morocco sucessfully gained their full independence because the French-Moroccan Agreement was signed in Paris,France by Mohammed V. -
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Modern Morocco // 1956-Present
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King Hassan II
On March 3 1961, King Hassan II became king. People called his regin the "Years of Lead." He was the 17th of the Alawite dynasty. -
Ifni Conflict
The Spanish country Ifni was established on January 12th, 1958, but became apart of Morocco on January 4th 1969.There was a lot of conflict with that country between some Spanish and Morocco because of the small land. -
Morocco Earthquake
On February 28,1969, an earthquake strkes in Morocco. It kills about 12 people and injures more that 150 people. -
Riot in Casablanca,Morocco
On June 20th,1981, there was a serious riot that left 100 people dead in Casablanca,Morocco. -
Pope John Paul II Visits Morroco
On August 19,1985, Pope John II visits Morocco. -
US Forces
Morocco and Egyptians come travel to Saudi Arabia to protect a possible desert kingdom conflict. -
Reign Of Mohammed VI
On July 23,1999, King Hassan of Morocco dies. On that day, Moroccco soon recieves a new king. The new king's name is Mohammed VI. -
Terrorist Bombing in Casablanca
On May 13,2003 there was a bombing attack in Casablanca,Morocco. There were atleast 14 bombers. Fourty-five people were killed and about 100 injured. -
Free Trade Agreement
On January 1st, 2006, the Free Trade Agreement took place between the United States of America and Morocco.
