Morocco
Morocco is a state in Maghreb (North and West Africa) that has existed since 1956 CE. Its people spoke Arabic languages (Arabic-speaking states).
Alaouite kingdom that regained independence in 1956. Hassan II ruled through the repressive 'years of lead', and the kingdom has held most of Western Sahara since the Green March of 1975.
See Morocco on the interactive timeline
Facts
- Dates
- 1956 CE to the present
- Duration
- 69 years
- Type
- State
- Region
- Maghreb, North and West Africa
- Language family
- Arabic
- Capital
- Rabat
Came from
Events in North and West Africa during its time
- Suez Crisis
- Ghana wins independence
- Year of Africa
- Arab Spring
Neighbours in North and West Africa
- Ethiopian Empire (Solomonic dynasty)
- French Algeria
- Egypt
- Ghana
- French West Africa
- Nigeria
- Algeria
- British Nigeria
- Ethiopia
- Portuguese Cape Verde
Elsewhere in the world at the same time
- Portuguese Empire
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Haiti
- Commonwealth of Australia
- Indonesia
- Republic of India
- People's Republic of China
- Soviet Union
- Soviet Union
Questions
When did Morocco exist?
1956 CE to the present, about 69 years.
Where was Morocco?
Maghreb, in North and West Africa. Its capital was Rabat.
What language did Morocco speak?
Arabic. This family includes Arabic-speaking states.
What came before Morocco?
French protectorate in Morocco and Spanish protectorate in Morocco.