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Article: Through Time.(history of Morocco)
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- Faces: People, Places, and Cultures
- Article date:
- February 1, 2001
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Morocco
12th Century B.C. Berbers inhabit parts of North Africa, including what is now Morocco. The Phoenicians establish trade routes.
2nd Century B.C. Romans control much of northwestern Africa.
A.D. 670-740 The Idrisid dynasty rules Morocco. Islam becomes the dominant religion.
1062-1147 The Almoravids, a Berber clan, control Morocco.
1147-14th Century The Almohads, another Berber group, defeat the Almoravids and gain control of Morocco. The Almohads and their leader, Abd el-Mounin, bring stability to the area and lead Morocco into a "golden age," a time when arts and culture flourish.
1660 The Alawites control ...