Who was Moulay Rachid?

Moulay Rachid was born in 1631 in Sijilmasa. He was born the same year his father Moulay Sharif was crowned Emir of Tafilalt. His father lost power in 1636 and officially abdicated in favor of his eldest son Sidi Mohammed April 23, 1640.

What did Moulay Rachid do to Abdelkerim?

According to al-Ifrani in nozhet al-hadi : “Entering Marrakech, Moulay Rachid killed all the Chebânât he found there, he succeeded in dislodging in their retreat this mighty tribe, and vigorously overpowered them from head to toe. He had Abdelkerim’s body removed from his tomb and burned.

Where did Moulay Rachid and his army find Ould Mohammed al-Hajj?

In Fezzaz, Moulay Rachid and his army arrived at sight of ould Mohammed al-Hajj in the middle of the countryside, resolutely waiting for him with army. His arrival for ould Mohammed al-Hajj clearly signaled the defeat of his armies at the foot of the mountains, now the long-awaited confrontation was going to take place.

What did Sultan Moulay Rachid give his second father-in-law?

Sultan Moulay Rachid gave his second father-in-law a beautiful palace in Fes el Bali for residence. Back in Fez, Sultan Moulay Rachid’s second nuptials to the daughter of Abdallah A’aras took place with great fanfare.

Why did Sultan Moulay Rachid concentrate his efforts on the central Rif?

Sultan Moulay Rachid chose to concentrate his efforts on the central Rif, to destroy the A’aras clan’s influence there. This clan was seated around Al Hoceima and was lead by Abou Mohammed Abdallah A’aras. The latter had links of friendship with European powers who were inclined to trade with the Riffians in wax and provisions.

When did Moulay Rachid become the Sultan of Morocco?

Following his conquest of Fez on June 6, 1666, Sultan Moulay Rachid of Tafilalt officially became Sultan of Morocco upon receiving the Bay’ah from the Ulama of Fez and the inhabitants. The ceremony took place before noon, according to Mohammed al-Ifrani: