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Morocco Under France: A Complex Legacy of Colonial History

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Morocco Under France: A Complex Legacy of Colonial History

Morocco's history under French colonization is a complex and multifaceted chapter that has left an enduring impact on the country's culture, politics, and identity. From the late 19th century to 1956, Morocco was under French protectorate, with France exerting significant control over the country's affairs. This period was marked by both stern control and cultural exchange, leaving Morocco's legacy with a mix of gratitude and resentment. This article delves into the intricacies of Morocco's colonial history under France, exploring its conflicted past and its ongoing influence in the country's present.

Broader France's African Empire

The establishment of Morocco under France was part of a broader French colonial expansion in Africa, which began in the late 19th century and continued through World War I. The idea of a French African empire was heavily promoted by French politicians and intellectuals, who saw the continent as a potential source of wealth and resources. 'France's imperial aspirations have often been driven by the aim to protect France's security and promote French culture,' states historian Thomas Pakenham in 'The Scramble for Africa.' France aimed to bring 'civilization,' as seen through its Western Western values, to the African continent.

Morocco Under French Protectorate

The French protectorate over Morocco was formally established in 1912, after the French had led the allying European powers in suppressing the 1911–12 independence movement for Mouhammed Mohammed Ben Abd-el-Aziz, also known as Mouha Ould Daddo, whom resisted French encroachment into Morocco as native Riffian. Morocco then became a client state of France with vast economic control, allowing the French to exploit Morocco's natural resources without much intervention from the Moroccan government.

Exploitation of Morocco's Natural Resources

Under French control, Morocco became a major source of raw materials, particularly phosphates and manganese, which boosted French economic growth. The colonial exploitation of Moroccan natural resources, coupled with France's political control, lit deep resentment among Moroccans towards their French colonizers.

Blueprint for Modernization

While Morocco's natural resources were being exploited, the French pursued a separate initiative called the 'Mission Internationaleradu Tome's plan's — a treaty incorporating regional modernization for domestic development,' launched by France for Morocco, aiming to "modernize" the country's infrastructure, economy, and education. The "justification" of this endeavor centered around the idea of bringing "modernization & progress," which forced Moroccan society to behold life and society solely through a French lense. Although this initiative has had lasting positive impacts on Morocco's development, it also reinforced Western Western notions of power and cultural superiority, alienating many Moroccans from their indigenous culture. The idea of "westernization" of Morocco was pitched to locals as a modernization whose certain writers perceive colonialism brought to Morocco territory formally.

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Written by Clara Fischer

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