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Moulay Ali Cherif
Rissani (Tafilalet), Morocco
Archival Overview
Patriarch and founder of the Alaouite dynasty of Morocco, descended from Hasan ibn Ali, who was proclaimed Emir of Tafilalet in 1631, establishing the ruling royal house of Morocco.
Biographical Record
Moulay Ali Cherif was the revered chieftain of the Sharifs of Yanbu who had settled in the lush oasis of Tafilalet in southeastern Morocco during the 13th century. Amid the collapse of the Saadian dynasty, the inhabitants of Tafilalet turned to him for leadership against the Zawiya Dila'iyya.
In 1631, he was proclaimed Emir and sovereign of Tafilalet. His wisdom, piety, and military coordination laid the foundation for his sons Moulay Muhammad and Moulay Rachid to conquer Fez and Marrakech, founding the Alaouite dynasty that has reigned over Morocco for four centuries.
Key Life Milestones
Proclamation as Emir of Tafilalet
Elected sovereign of the Tafilalet oasis confederations, founding the Alaouite royal dynasty.
Proclamation as Emir of Tafilalet
Elected sovereign of the Tafilalet oasis confederations, founding the Alaouite royal dynasty.
Proclamation as Emir of Tafilalet
Elected sovereign of the Tafilalet oasis confederations, founding the Alaouite royal dynasty.
Defense of Southern Trade Routes
Consolidated Trans-Saharan trade routes between Sijilmasa, the Sudan, and northern Moroccan markets.
Defense of Southern Trade Routes
Consolidated Trans-Saharan trade routes between Sijilmasa, the Sudan, and northern Moroccan markets.
Defense of Southern Trade Routes
Consolidated Trans-Saharan trade routes between Sijilmasa, the Sudan, and northern Moroccan markets.
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Final Resting Place
Perpetual MemorialRissani (Tafilalet), Morocco