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Alawi Sultanate of Morocco
The Alawi Sultanate was Morocco under the Alawi dynasty, sharifs who claim descent from the Prophet ﷺ through al-Hasan ibn Ali. Sultan al-Rashid united the country after the collapse of the Saadis, and Moulay Isma'il ruled with strong central power. The 1912 Treaty of Fes made Morocco a French protectorate, though the dynasty still reigns.
Key facts
| Dates | 1666 – 1912 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | North Africa & al-Andalus |
| Continent | Africa |
| Capitals | Fez, Meknes, Marrakesh, Rabat |
| Founder | al-Rashid |
| Religion(s) | Sunni Islam |
Note on dates: The Alawi dynasty rose in the 1630s–1660s; it has reigned again over independent Morocco since 1956.
Before & after
Preceded by
In the Islamic timeline
- al-Hasan ibn Ali (RA) — The dynasty claims descent from al-Hasan ibn Ali.
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.