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Algerciras Conference takes place
The Algeciras Conference happens in Spain, and the Spaniards and the French are now allowed to police Moroccan ports and collect costums fees. -
French protectorate occurs
In 1912, Morocco becomes a French protectorate under the Treaty of Fez, which was administered by a French Resident-General. At this time, Spain continues to operate its coastal protectorate. During this time peroid, the sultan has a large figurehead role in society. -
Tribal Rebellion
The Moroccans rebel against Spain and France between 1921 and 1926 at the Rif Mountains. Spainish and French troops supress the rebellion and keep control. -
End of French protectorate
In 1956, the French protectorate comes to an end. The protectorate came to an end because of unrest and strong nationalist sentiment. At this time, Spain keeps its coastal protectorate along the shore. After that, Sultan Mohammed becomes king in 1957. -
Death of the King
In 1961, the death of King Mohammed occurs. After his death, King Hassan II comes to power. -
First Elections
In 1963, the first general elections take place in Morocco. -
Social Unrest
In 1965, the society questions King Hassan II's rule when he declares a state of emergency and suspends the parliament. -
attemp to get rid of the king
In 1971, Morocco attemps and fails to dispose of King Hassen II -
Polisario movement
In 1973, the Polisario movement formed. The Polisario movement was created to establish an independent state in the Spainish Sahara, a territory south of Morocco that is controled by Spain. The movement has Algerian support on the matter. -
Spain departs from the Spainish Sahara
In 1975, Spain agrees to leave the Spainish Sahara, which soon becomes the Western Sahara. Spain has agreed to transfer it to joint Moroccan-Mauritanian control. Algeria does not agree with this decision, and they threaten to start a millitary invasion. Morocco ignores this warning and forces an enter to occupy the territory. -
Algerian troops attack
In 1976, Algerian and Moroccan clash in the Western Sahara. Algeria announces the formation of the Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic. Morocco and Mauritania divide-up Western Sahara. -
Fighting continues
Fighting between Moroccan military and Polisario forces continues. The war drains much of Morocco's financial, leaving Morocco with little money. -
Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic takes control
Morocco leaves the Organisation of African Unity in protest at the Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic. Polisario claims to have killed more than 5,000 Moroccan soldiers between 1982-85. -
Sahara cease-fire
In 1991, the Sahara cease-fire begins, and the UN moniters the cease-fire. But during this time, the territory's status remains undecided and ceasefire violations are reported. Throughout the following decade, many suggestions are proposed but the future of the Western Sahara stays undecided. -
Disputed Island Resolution
Morocco and Spain agree to the United State's decision about the disputed island of Perejil. Spanish troops had taken the normally-uninhabited island after Moroccan soldiers landed on it and set up tents and a flag. -
First confrence after Perejil
In 2002, Morocco and Spain hold their first talk after the conflict about perejil. In January 2003, both countries agree to return ambassadors. -
Casablanca court jails suspects
In 2003, Casablanca court jails three Saudi members of al-Qaeda for 10 years after they were accused of plotting to attack the United States and British warships in the Straits of Gibraltar. -
Casablanca Bombing
More than 40 people are killed when suicide bombers attack several sites in Casablanca, including a Spanish restaurant and Jewish community center. -
Free trade agreement
In 2004, free trade agreement with the United States comes into effect. It follows Washington's designation of Morocco as a major non-Nato ally.
