Waṭṭāsids
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The Wattasids were a dynasty of Berber origin that ruled Morocco from the mid-15th to the mid-16th century. They succeeded the Marinid dynasty, which had previously governed Morocco and parts of North Africa. The Wattasids, also known as the Banu Wattas, came to power in 1465 and established their capital in Fes. Their rule was marked by internal instability and challenges from rival factions, including the Sa'idi sharifs. The dynasty ultimately collapsed when the Sa'idi sharifs captured Fes in 1548, ending Wattasid rule in Morocco.1
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