Morocco+History

Hassan ll – March 3, In March 3, 1961 Hassan became king in Morocco. Many people don’t like him as king. Hassan was the new king so he takes a control of the government of Morocco. Constitution – 1992 The Kingdom of Morocco, a Muslim Sovereign  State whose official language is Arabic, constitutes a part of the Great Arab Maghreb. As an African State, one of its constituted objectives is the realization of African unity. Independence – 1956 In late 1955, Mohammed V successfully negotiated the gradual restoration of Moroccan independence within a framework of French-Moroccan interdependence. The sultan agreed to institute reforms that would transform Morocco into a constitutional monarchy with a democratic form of government. In February 1956, Morocco acquired limited home rule. Further negotiations for full independence culminated in the French-Moroccan Agreement signed in Paris on March 2, 1956.

Arab Invasion-7th Century The Arabs conquer the area and brought with them Islam. It also became a center for learning and a major power. In 1559 the region fell claiming decent from the prophet Muhammad. The Arabs remained in power ever since the 17th century. The beginning of Alaouite Rule-starting 1668 This was a strong power and was the first nation to recognize U.S. as independent. In 1659 the alaouite’s began to take control because the Saadite dynasty fell. French Control-March 30th, 1912 The Treaty of Fez Morocco a protectorate of France.