XVᵉ siècle – XVIᵉ siècle
Atlantic Morocco
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Portuguese expansion in Morocco began with the conquest of Ceuta in 1415 and progressed through coastal conquests, commercial factories, raids, and fortified ports. The occupation disrupted Marinid and Wattasid authority, intensified insecurity, and encouraged Moroccan marabouts and Sharifs to organize jihad. Portuguese control and commercial ambitions in the Atlantic therefore helped create the conditions for the rise of the Sa'dian Sharifian dynasty.
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Portuguese intervention in Morocco began with the conquest of Ceuta in 1415, which dealt a serious blow to Marinid prestige. During the late fifteenth and early sixteenth centuries, Portugal established commercial factories in Azemmour, Safi, and Massa. These bases allowed the Portuguese to cooperate with some coastal tribes and intervene directly in Atlantic commerce.
The Portuguese fortified their position by constructing Agadir, known as Santa Cruz de Aguer, in 1505, then conquered Safi in 1508 and Azemmour in 1513, followed by another fort at Mazagan in 1514. Their forces became increasingly aggressive, raiding neighbouring tribes for supplies and slaves. These actions deepened insecurity in the Sus and surrounding regions.
Portuguese expansion also had major political consequences. The people of the Sus sought protection from marabouts, who invited Abu 'Abdallah Muhammad al-Qa'im to lead jihad. As Berber cooperation with the Portuguese weakened, the garrisons became more dependent on their fortifications and forceful provisioning. The conflict strengthened local religious and military powers at the expense of the Wattasid sultanate.
XVᵉ siècle – XVIᵉ siècle
Atlantic Morocco
Traduction non disponible · Original (anglais) · français indisponible
Portuguese expansion in Morocco began with the conquest of Ceuta in 1415 and progressed through coastal conquests, commercial factories, raids, and fortified ports. The occupation disrupted Marinid and Wattasid authority, intensified insecurity, and encouraged Moroccan marabouts and Sharifs to organize jihad. Portuguese control and commercial ambitions in the Atlantic therefore helped create the conditions for the rise of the Sa'dian Sharifian dynasty.
Poursuivre l’exploration
Le récit
Portuguese intervention in Morocco began with the conquest of Ceuta in 1415, which dealt a serious blow to Marinid prestige. During the late fifteenth and early sixteenth centuries, Portugal established commercial factories in Azemmour, Safi, and Massa. These bases allowed the Portuguese to cooperate with some coastal tribes and intervene directly in Atlantic commerce.
The Portuguese fortified their position by constructing Agadir, known as Santa Cruz de Aguer, in 1505, then conquered Safi in 1508 and Azemmour in 1513, followed by another fort at Mazagan in 1514. Their forces became increasingly aggressive, raiding neighbouring tribes for supplies and slaves. These actions deepened insecurity in the Sus and surrounding regions.
Portuguese expansion also had major political consequences. The people of the Sus sought protection from marabouts, who invited Abu 'Abdallah Muhammad al-Qa'im to lead jihad. As Berber cooperation with the Portuguese weakened, the garrisons became more dependent on their fortifications and forceful provisioning. The conflict strengthened local religious and military powers at the expense of the Wattasid sultanate.
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