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Wattasid dynasty
The Wattasids were a Berber dynasty, related to the Marinids, who first served as viziers and then ruled Morocco from Fez. They lost many coastal towns to Portugal and faced the rise of the Saadi sharifs in the south. The Saadis took Fez and ended their rule in 1554.
Key facts
| Dates | 1472 – 1554 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | North Africa & al-Andalus |
| Continent | Africa |
| Capital | Fez |
| Founder | Muhammad al-Shaykh |
| Religion(s) | Sunni Islam |
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Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.