King of Morocco:
This is a partial list of rulers in Morocco. Since 1957 the designation King has been used. Before that the office was generally known as that of the Sultan.
Until 1554 only in Southern Morocco:
1603-1659 the Saadian rulers of Morocco based in Marrakesh
1603-1627 the Saadian rulers based in Fes (with only local power)
Until 1666 only ruling in Tafilalt and some southern parts of Morocco.
Sultan Mulay Muhammad al-Rashid bin Sharif, 1st Sultan of Morocco, etc, b. at Sijilmasa (Rissani), Tafilalt, 1631, second son of Sultan Abul Amlak Sidi Muhammad I as-Sharif bin 'Ali, Sultan of Tafilalt, educ. privately. Proclaimed at Toza, on the death of his elder half-brother as Sultan of Tafilalt, 2 August 1664. Proclaimed as Sultan of Morocco, etc. at Fez, 22 October 1664.
Under French Protectorate (1912-1956):
Restored Independence (1956 onwards):
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