Sidi Ifni

Sidi Ifni is a city, located in southwest Morocco next to the Atlantic Ocean. It has a population of 20,000 people. The economic base of the city is fishing.

History

In 1476, Sidi Ifni was occupied by Spain. It remained in Spanish hand until 1524 when it was recaptured by Moroccan Saadian rulers.

In 1860, Morocco ceded Sidi Ifni to Spain as a part of the Treaty of Tangiers . During the scramble of Africa in 1884, Spain was ceded what is now Western Sahara; Spain administered Sidi Ifni and Western Sahara jointly.

During the independence of Morocco in 1956, Spain still retained Sidi Ifni, along with Ceuta, Melilla and Western Sahara.

In 1969, due to Moroccan pressure, Spain finally returned the territory of Sidi Ifni to Morocco.