Spanish–Moroccan War

Spanish-Moroccan War
Mariano Fortuny's depiction of the Battle of Tetuan, oil on canvas.
Date October 22, 1859 – April 26, 1860 Location Northern Morocco Result Treaty of Tangiers: Morocco recognizes Spanish sovereignty over Ceuta and Melilla, cedes Sidi Ifni to Spain, pays war reparations of Pts. 100 million.
Belligerents
Morocco	Spain
Commanders
Mohammed IV of Morocco	Juan Prim Leopoldo O'Donnell
Strength
140000	35,000–40,000
Casualties and losses
6,000 dead or wounded[citation needed]	4,000 dead or wounded[citation needed]

The Spanish-Moroccan War of 1859, known as the African War in Spain (Spanish: La Guerra de África), was a war from 1859-1860. It began with a conflict over the borders of the Spanish city of Ceuta and was fought in northern Morocco.

Morocco sued for peace after the Spanish victory at the Battle of Tétouan.

The Battle of Tetuán by Dionisio Fierros Álvarez. Oil on canvas, 1894.

Sources

• (World History at KMLA)
• Moroccan War 1859-1860

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