The 1912 Treaty of Fez: How Morocco Became a French Protectorate

In March 1912, Sultan Abd al-Hafid signed the Treaty of Fez, surrendering Morocco's sovereignty to France. This episode unpacks the diplomatic maneuvering, the pressures from European powers, and the internal Moroccan crises that led to the protectorate. We explore the role of the Makhzen, the financial bankruptcy that crippled the sultanate, and the Algeciras Conference that set the stage. We also examine the immediate aftermath: General Lyautey's 'pacification' policy, the Berber Dahir that would later spark nationalist fury, and the first stirrings of modern Moroccan resistance. A pivotal moment that reshaped North Africa. #TreatyOfFez #Morocco #FrenchProtectorate #SultanAbdAlHafid #Makhzen #Lyautey #AlgecirasConference #1912 #Colonialism #NorthAfrica #Fez #BerberDahir #MoroccanHistory #PreProtectorate #Resistance #History #FexingoHistory #FezHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo