Bombardment of Mogador

Bombardment of Mogador
Part of the Franco-Moroccan War

The attack of Mogador by the French fleet, painting by Serkis Diranian.
Date15–17 August 1844
Location
Result French victory
Belligerents
France Morocco
Commanders and leaders
François d'Orléans Laarbi Torres
Omar Laalaj 
Ahmed ben al-Shiker
Strength
15 warships
1,200 soldiers
400-500 troops
~120 cannons
Casualties and losses
14 killed
64 wounded
200 killed
160 captured

The Bombardment of Mogador took place August 15–17, 1844, when French Navy forces under the Prince de Joinville attacked the Moroccan city of Mogador, modern Essaouira, and the island facing the city, Mogador island. The campaign was part of the Franco-Moroccan War.