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History of Morocco
Since around 2000 BC, an ethnic group called Amazigh (Greek named them Berber) lived in the Northern Africa region. They spoke Berber language (which is still the native language of half of the Moroccan population today). In 46 AD, Morocco was annexed by Rome as a part of their empire. Byzantine Empire took control in the 6th century. Muslim rulers ruled since the early 8th century until the Berber Revolt of 740. Under the Almoravid and the Almohad dynasties, Morocco dominated the Maghreb and Muslim Spain. Their capital was in Marrakesh (hence the name of the area became Morocco). Since 1667 onwards the Alaouites have still been the ruling dynasty of Morocco. Hence the official name of the country is Kingdom of Morocco. Under the Treaty of Fez in 1912, Morocco was divided into French and Spanish protectorates. In 1956, Morocco regained independence from France and Spain.