Morocco's Portuguese Fortresses: Ceuta to Mazagan

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Portuguese presidios along Morocco's Atlantic coast from the 15th to the 18th century. They focus on the strategic fortress of Mazagan (modern El Jadida), which withstood repeated Moroccan sieges for over 250 years before finally falling to Sultan Moulay Mohammed ben Abdallah in 1769. Lucas explains how the Portuguese used advanced artillery and bastion fortifications to maintain control, while the Moroccans adapted with local cavalry and siege tactics. The conversation covers key figures like Ahmad al-Inglizi, the English-born renegade who strengthened Mazagan's defenses, and the broader context of the Portuguese-Moroccan conflict after the Battle of Alcácer Quibir. Luna asks about the daily life of Portuguese settlers and the impact of the presidios on regional trade. The episode ends with the fall of Mazagan and the final Portuguese withdrawal, leaving behind a legacy of hybrid architecture and cultural exchange. #Morocco #Portugal #Mazagan #ElJadida #Ceuta #Presidios #Fortifications #AhmadalInglizi #AlcCerQuibir #MoulayMohammed #Siege #AtlanticCoast #PortugueseEmpire #MoroccanHistory #EarlyModern #History #FexingoHistory #ColonialFortresses #NorthAfrica #Almoravid Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo