Hispano-Moroccan War (1859–1860)
| 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 |
Spanish victory,
Treaty of Wad-Ras: Morocco recognizes Spanish sovereignty over Ceuta and Melilla, cedes Sidi Ifni to Spain, pays war reparations of Pts. 100 million. |
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| Belligerents |
| Morocco |
Spain |
| Commanders and leaders |
| Mohammed IV of Morocco |
Juan Prim
Leopoldo O'Donnell |
| Strength |
| 140,000 |
35,000–40,000 |
| Casualties and losses |
| 6,000 dead or wounded |
4,000 dead or wounded |
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- Sierra Bullones
- Castillejos
- Tétouan
- Wad Ras
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The Hispano-Moroccan War, also known as the Spanish–Moroccan War, the First Moroccan War, the Tetuán War, or, in Spain, as the African War (Spanish: La Guerra de África), was fought from Spain's declaration of war on Morocco on 22 October 1859 until the Treaty of Wad-Ras on 26 April 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 Tetuán.
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