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Al-Qarawiyyin founded in Fez
Fatima al-Fihri founds the al-Qarawiyyin mosque in Fez, which grew into a major centre of learning in the Islamic world.
ReligionCulture· Morocco
Countries / North Africa
History of Morocco
3 notable historical events in Morocco, in chronological order.
9th century
14th century
- 1325 – 1354★★★★★
Travels of Ibn Battuta
The Moroccan scholar Ibn Battuta travels across the Islamic world and beyond, from West Africa to China, for nearly three decades.
Exploration· Morocco
18th century
- November 1, 1755★★★★★
1755 Lisbon earthquake
A massive earthquake, followed by a tsunami and fires, devastates Lisbon, killing tens of thousands and deeply influencing Enlightenment thought.
Disaster· Portugal, Spain, Morocco