Almohad conquest of Marrakesh (1147)

Capture of Marrakesh (1147)
Date1147
Location
Marrakesh, Morocco
Result Almohad victory
Belligerents
Almohad Caliphate Almoravid dynasty
Commanders and leaders
Abd al-Mu'min Ishaq ibn Ali †
Strength
40,000 thousand 100,000
Casualties and losses
Unknown Heavy losses

The Almohad Conquest of Marrakesh occurred in 1147 when the Almohad movement seized control of the Almoravid capital, Marrakesh. Almoravid Emir Ishaq ibn Ali's troops managed to maintain their hold on the city until Abd al-Mu'min led Almohad forces successfully penetrated the city's defenses after an extended siege. Before this event, the Almohads had already gained control over a significant portion of Almoravid territories in North Africa and al-Andalus.

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