Who won the Hispano Moroccan war?
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Spain
Hispano-Moroccan War (1859–1860)
| Date | 22 October 1859 – 26 April 1860 |
|---|---|
| Location | Northern Morocco |
| Result | Spanish victory Treaty of Wad Ras: Morocco recognizes Spanish sovereignty over Ceuta and Melilla Retrocession of Santa Cruz de la Mar Pequeña (moot location) to Spain pays war reparations of 20 million duros |
What were the main terms of the Treaty of Fez?
The Government of the French Republic and His Majesty the Sultan have agreed to establish in Morocco a new regime admitting of the administrative, juridical, educational, economic, financial and military reforms which the French Government may deem useful to be introduced within the Moroccan territory.
Who signed the Treaty of Fez?
The Treaty of Fes, officially the Treaty Concluded Between France and Morocco on March 30, 1912, for the Organization of the French Protectorate in the Sherifien Empire, was a treaty signed by Sultan Abd al-Hafid of Morocco under duress and French diplomat Eugène Regnault on 30 March 1912.
When did the Treaty of Fez end?
The Treaty of Fez (Arabic language: معاهدة فاس) was a treaty signed on 30 March 1912 in which Sultan Abdelhafid agreed to allow France to make Morocco a French protectorate, ending the Agadir Crisis of 1 July 1911.
How was Morocco treated under France?
France officially established a protectorate over Morocco with the Treaty of Fes, ending what remained of the country’s de facto independence. From a strictly legal point of view, the treaty did not deprive Morocco of its status as a sovereign state. The Sultan reigned but did not rule.
Why is Melilla part of Spain?
Melilla was the first Spanish town to rise against the Popular Front government in July 1936, thus helping precipitate the Spanish Civil War. Melilla was retained by Spain as an exclave when Morocco attained independence in 1956.
Does Spanish Morocco still exist?
As of 2022, Morocco still claims Ceuta and Melilla as integral parts of the country, and considers them to be under foreign occupation, comparing their status to that of Gibraltar. Spain considers both cities integral parts of the Spanish geography, since they were part of Spain for centuries.