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Maurentania is annexed by Rome
In 40 CE, North Morocco and Algeria (then Mauretania) were one of the many African countries annexed by Rome. In the beginning of CE, Rome conquered most of Northern Africa. -
Jan 1, 1050
Berber Muslims from W.Sahara take over Morocco
In the 1050's, Almoravids, Berber Muslims, from West Sahara take over Morocco and establish power. Since this time, Muslim has been the second most commonly practiced religion in Morocco. -
Mawlay-al-Rashid restores sultanate of Morocco
In the 1660's Mawlay-al-Rashid restored Morocco as an official Islamic territory. A sultanate is a religiously ruled Islamic territory. -
30 years of anarchy
In Morocco, the death of leader Mulailsmail causes 30 years of anarchy in the country. There were many people fighting for power and corruption in this period. -
Treaty of Fez
The Treay of Fez officially made Morocco a protectorate of France. France has been trying to conquer Morocco for years before this. -
Moroccan Independence
Morocco gains its independence from Frech rule. Morocco was one of the first countries in Africa to gain its independence. -
Barbarians stop Roman rule in Maurentania
In 439 CE, Roman rule was stopped in Mauretania (north Morocco and Algeria) by Barbarians. Since Rome was one of the original colonizers of Morocco, when the Barbarians stopped Roman rule there, Mauretania became a blank country up for grabs. -
Arabs reach Morocco bringing Islam
When arab armies came to Morocco, they brought along the religion of Islam while establishing power. Islam is currently the national religion of Morocco along with Beber.
