Moulay Slimane and Morocco's Plague Years

In the early 19th century, Morocco faced a series of devastating plague epidemics that killed perhaps a third of its population. Sultan Moulay Slimane, an Alawite ruler known for his piety and austerity, struggled to maintain control as the Makhzen crumbled. This episode explores the waves of bubonic plague that struck between 1799 and 1818, their impact on trade, cities, and the countryside, and how the sultan's response—closing ports, imposing quarantines, and blaming divine wrath—shaped Morocco's trajectory. We also look at the parallel collapse of the Makhzen's tax base and the rise of regional strongmen, setting the stage for later European intervention. #MoulaySlimane #Plague #BubonicPlague #Morocco #Alawite #Makhzen #EpidemicHistory #19thCentury #NorthAfrica #Sultan #Pandemic #Quarantine #Fez #Marrakech #Meknes #TradeCollapse #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo