Siege of Fez (1912) 1912
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 25 May 1912 – 2 June 1912 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1912 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Morocco | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Africa | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | French conquest of Morocco | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | French Third Republic, Sharifian Empire, Shérif Muhammad al-Hijami | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 34.0334, -5.0000 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Siege of Fez was a military operation carried out by Moroccan resistance fighters under the leadership of Sherif Muhammad al-Hijami and Sidi Raho between 25 May and 2 June 1912, against the city of Fez and occupying French troops, in reaction to the Treaty of Fez. The operation consisted of a blockade of the city along with occasional direct offensives within the city walls.
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