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Spain declares war over Morocco
Dispute over Spain's Ceuta enclave; Spain declares 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
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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
Mohammed was a Sultan back then, but later reigned as king in 1957. -
Morocco gains independence
End of French protectorate after unrest and strong nationalist sentiment. -
King Mohammed's death
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King Hassan II comes into power
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King Hassen suspends parliament
Social unrest: King Hassan declares a state of emergency and suspends parliament. -
Mohammed VI comes to power
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Casablanca bombings
More than 40 killed when suicide bombers attack several sites in Casablanca, including a Spanish restaurant and Jewish community centre. -
Moroccan Illegals
Spain says a thousand migrants tried to enter the Spanish territory of Melilla, in North Africa, from Morocco.
