EPISODE · Jul 2, 2026 · 7 MIN
The Treaty of Fez: How Morocco Lost Its Independence
from The Berlin Conference: How Africa Was Partitioned — Fexingo History · host Fexingo
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Treaty of Fez of 1912, which turned Morocco into a French protectorate. They cover the buildup of French influence under foreign minister Théophile Delcassé, the Algeciras Conference of 1906, the Agadir Crisis of 1911, and the eventual treaty imposed on Sultan Abd al-Hafid. They also discuss the role of the German gunboat Panther, the subsequent French resistance led by figures like al-Hiba, and how the partition of Morocco completed the Scramble for Africa. The conversation touches on the legacy of the Moroccan crisis in European diplomacy and its role in heightening tensions before World War I. #TreatyOfFez #Morocco #FrenchProtectorate #AlgecirasConference #AgadirCrisis #Panther #AbdAlHafid #ThéophileDelcassé #ScrambleForAfrica #WorldWarI #1912 #Colonialism #Imperialism #History #FexingoHistory #BerlinConference #MoroccanCrisis #al-Hiba Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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