Battle of Marrakesh 1908
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 19 August 1908 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1908 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Morocco | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Africa | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Hafidiya | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 31.6300, -8.0089 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Marrakesh was a central battle in the Hafidiya, in which Abd al-Hafid seized power from his brother Abd al-Aziz, fought outside Marrakesh, Morocco on 19 August 1908. A battalion led by Abd al-Aziz departed from Rabat and was ambushed and defeated on its approach to Marrakesh by forces loyal to Abd al-Hafid.
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