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Idrisid dynasty

788 CE – 974 CE · about 186 years

The Idrisids were the first Muslim dynasty to rule much of Morocco, founded by Idris I, a descendant of Hasan ibn Ali who fled the Abbasids. His son Idris II developed the city of Fez.

Key facts

Dates788 CE – 974 CE
RegionNorth Africa & al-Andalus
ContinentAfrica
CapitalsWalila (Volubilis), Fez
FounderIdris I
Religion(s)Islam

Before & after

Followed by

Caliphate of Córdoba

Sources

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.