Almoravids: Origins, Conquests and Decline (1050-1147)
Explore the rise and fall of the Almoravids, a powerful Berber dynasty that reshaped North Africa and Spain in the 11th and 12th centuries.
Category Morocco History
Morocco, with its rich tapestry of Berber, Phoenician, Roman, and Arab influences, has been a crossroads of culture and civilization for millennia. Inhabited since prehistoric times, it saw Phoenician traders establish coastal outposts, followed by Roman annexations. The 7th century heralded Arab-Islamic conquests, interweaving the native Berber culture with Islamic traditions. Various Berber dynasties, including the Almoravids and Almohads, expanded their empires across North Africa and into Spain. The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw European powers vying for control, with Morocco becoming a French protectorate in 1912. It regained its independence in 1956, and today remains a monarchy under the Alaouite Dynasty.
Abu Bakr ibn Umar: Founder of Marrakesh
How did Marrakesh come to be? Explore the contributions of Abu Bakr ibn Umar, the city's visionary founder.
Marrakech Walls (1127 AD): From Stones to Stories
The Marrakech Walls, built in the 12th century, originally served to protect the city from external threats and showcase the city's strength.