The Berlin Conference and the Bombardment of Salé

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the 1851 French bombardment of Salé, Morocco, a pivotal event that exposed the cracks in the Makhzan's authority and foreshadowed the colonial scrambles to come. They discuss the strategic importance of Salé as a corsair port, the diplomatic provocations leading to the attack—including the alleged insults to the French consul and the seizure of a French vessel—and the bombardment itself, carried out by Prince de Joinville. The episode also examines the aftermath: the Makhzan's weakened position, the rise of European pressure through treaties like the Lalla Maghnia convention, and the long-term erosion of Moroccan sovereignty that culminated in the Algeciras Conference. Specific figures include Sidi Mohammed IV, Mulai Hassan, and the Bou Hmara rebellion. The conversation ties this often-overlooked event to the broader narrative of the Berlin Conference era. #Salé #BombardmentOfSalé #Morocco #Makhzan #SidiMohammedIV #MulaiHassan #PrinceDeJoinville #LallaMaghnia #Algeciras #BouHmara #Corsairs #19thCentury #ColonialHistory #NorthAfrica #Diplomacy #History #FexingoHistory #BerlinConference Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo