Despite the weakness of its authority, the 'Alawi dynasty distinguished itself in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries … See more

France officially established a protectorate over Morocco with the Treaty of Fes, ending what remained of the country's de facto independence. From a legal point of view, the treaty gave the legislative power to France, alo… See more

The Zaian confederation of Berber tribes in Morocco fought a war of opposition against the French between 1914 and 1921. Resident-General Louis-Hubert Lyautey sought to extend French influence eastwards t… See more

The French minted coinage for use in the Protectorate from 1921 until 1956, which continued to circulate until a new currency was introduced. The French minted coins with denomination of francs, which were divided int… See more

Hubert Lyautey established the Native Policy Council (Conseil de politique indigène) which oversaw colonial rule in the protectorate. Under the protectorate, Moroccans were prevented from attending large politic… See more