Raid of Marrakesh (1515)

The Raid of Marrakech took place in 1515, when the Portuguese governor of Safi Nuno Fernandes de Ataíde led a raid that penetrated as far as Marrakech in hopes of forcing its Hintata ruler to accept Portuguese suzerainty, the attack, however, failed.

Raid of Marrakesh (1515)
Part of Moroccan-Portuguese conflicts

Bab el Khemis Gate in Marrakesh where the Morrocan garrison engaged with the Portuguese troops
Date23 April 1515
Location
Marrakesh
Result Moroccan victory
Belligerents

Portuguese Empire

  • Berber auxiliaries

Hintata

Supported by:
Saadians
Wattasids
Commanders and leaders

Nuno Fernandes de Ataíde

  • Dom Pedro de Sousa
  • Yahya ben Tafuft
  • Sheikh of Abido
  • Sheikh of Garabia
  • Sheikh Cid Meimam
 Emir Nasr al-Hintati
Strength
500 Portuguese horsemen
2400 Berber horsemen		 unknown
Casualties and losses
10 or 12 auxiliaries killed. Unknown

It is considered the most daring exploit in the career of Ataíde.

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