Bani Antar in Essaouira in Essaouria, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco — Africa (Northern Africa)
First French Tribunal
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 26, 2024
1. First French Tribunal Marker
Cejourd'hui et en grande solennité fut en présence des autorités Françaises, et des représentants des puissances étrangères, installé, en cette demeure le premier Tribunal Francais, séant à Mogador 23 Avril 1914
On this day and with great solemnity, in the presence of the French authorities and representatives of foreign powers, was installed in this residence the first French Tribunal in Mogador
April 23, 1914
Hebrew and Arabic inscription and dates not transcribed
Erected 1914.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Colonial Era. A significant historical date for this entry is April 23, 1914.
Location. 31° 30.84′ N, 9° 46.28′ W. Marker is in Essaouira, Marrakesh-Safi, in Essaouria. It is in Bani Antar. It is on Rue Laalouj south of Rue Mohamed Diouri, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Africa, North Africa, The Maghreb, and in a coastal Mediterranean country. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Portuguese colonies, a Spanish colony, and specifically a French colony.
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Regarding First French Tribunal. Morocco became a protectorate of France in 1912, so this first French Tribunal in Essaouira (then Mogador) was set up shortly afterwards. France transferred the protectorate to Spain and continue with military action in Morocco until 1934.
Also see . . . French conquest of Morocco at Wikipedia. (Submitted on June 23, 2024.)
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 26, 2024
2. First French Tribunal Marker
The marker is on the right side of this building, now a hotel.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 142 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 23, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
