Abd al-Hafid of Morocco, Sultan (Sultanate of Morocco) : All Data

Abd al-Hafid was the Sultan of the Sultanate of Morocco from 1909 to 1912. During his reign, Morocco faced significant challenges, including the Rif War (1909-1927) and the Agadir Crisis (1911). The Rif War, which began in 1909, was a conflict between the Moroccan resistance led by Abd el-Krim and the Spanish and French colonial forces. The Agadir Crisis occurred in 1911 when Germany threatened war over French influence in Morocco, leading to increased tensions between European powers. Abd al-Hafid's rule was marked by these conflicts, which had a lasting impact on the political and social landscape of Morocco.