Event French conquest of Morocco

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By the Treaty of Fez of 1912, France imposed a protectorate over Morocco and spent the next two decades conquering the country.

Chronology

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  • December 1919: French Expansion in Morocco by 1919.
  • March 1912: The Treaty of Fez, signed by Sultan Abd al-Hafid of Morocco under duress and French diplomat Eugène Regnault, established the French protectorate in Morocco.
  • December 1908: French Expansion in Morocco by 1908.
  • December 1907: French Expansion in Morocco by 1907.
  • December 1918: French Expansion in Morocco by 1918.
  • December 1916: French Expansion in Morocco by 1916.
  • January 1908: French conquest of Chaouïa.
  • December 1910: French Expansion in Morocco by 1910.
  • December 1912: French Expansion in Morocco by 1912.
  • December 1913: French Expansion in Morocco by 1913.
  • December 1914: French Expansion in Morocco by 1914.
  • December 1915: French Expansion in Morocco by 1915.
  • December 1917: French Expansion in Morocco by 1917.
  • December 1911: French Expansion in Morocco by 1911.
  • December 1909: French Expansion in Morocco by 1909.
  • December 1907: Oujda was occupied by French forces.

1. Zaian War

Was a war fought between France and the Zaian Confederation of Berber tribes in Morocco between 1914 and 1921 during the French conquest of Morocco.

  • June 1914: French General Paul Henry captured Taza.

1.1. Khenifra Conquest

Was the French conquest of Khenifra during the Zaian War.

  • June 1914: The town of Khenifra was found emptied of people. the French flag was raised.

1.2. 1917 Offensive (Zaian War)

Was the French offensive of 1917 during the Zaian War.

  • July 1917: French posts were established at Er-Rich, Midelt and Missour, in Morocco.
  • June 1917: In preparation for a new offensive, Poeymirau established a French post at El Bekrit, within Zaian territory.

Selected Sources

  • Maroc - Les étapes de l'occupation Francaise (1920). Bibliothèque nationale de France, département Cartes et plans, GE C-4691 (4)