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Spanish-Moroccan War (1859) 

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
Flag of Morocco Mohammed IV of Morocco Flag of Spain Juan Prim
Flag of Spain Leopoldo O'Donnell
Strength
140000
Casualties and losses
6,000 dead or woundedcitation needed 4,000 dead or woundedcitation 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 Tetuan.

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

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