History of Morocco
Module 10: History

12 Centuries
of Dynasties

From Antiquity to modern times, travel through time to understand the deep soul of the Cherifian Kingdom.

-1000 to 700

Antiquity & Berbers

Amazigh Roots

First Berber kingdoms (Mauretania) and Roman presence (Volubilis).

  • Volubilis
  • Lixus
  • Moorish Kingdoms
Antiquity & Berbers
789 - 974

Idrisids

Foundation of the State

Idris I founds the first Muslim dynasty and the city of Fez.

  • Moulay Idriss
  • Fez
  • Islamization
Idrisids
1040 - 1147

Almoravids

Empire of the Desert

Unification of Maghreb and Andalusia. Foundation of Marrakech.

  • Marrakech
  • Andalusia
  • Austere Architecture
Almoravids
1121 - 1269

Almohads

The Builders

Architectural peak (Koutoubia, Giralda, Hassan Tower).

  • Koutoubia
  • Rabat
  • Seville
Almohads
1244 - 1465

Marinids

Cultural Golden Age

Construction of madrasas (Quranic schools) and refinement of arts.

  • Madrasas
  • Chellah
  • Meknes
Marinids
1666 - Present

Alaouites

Modern Morocco

Current dynasty. Unification, colonial resistance and modernization.

  • Meknes (Moulay Ismail)
  • Independence
  • Mohammed VI
Alaouites

The Alaouite Continuity

Since 1666, the Alaouite dynasty has ensured the unity and perpetuity of Morocco. Under the reign of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the country has embarked on an era of accelerated modernization, while preserving its sacred identity.

Stability

A hub of peace and security in the region.

Development

Major projects: High-Speed Rail, Ports, Highways, Solar Energy.

Diplomacy

Return to the African Union and global openness.