Siege of Larache (1689)

Siege of Larache
Part of the Spanish-Moroccan conflicts

A view of the port of Larache in 1670.
DateAugust 1689 – 11 November 1689
Location
Result Moroccan victory
Belligerents
Morocco Sultanate of Morocco Spain Kingdom of Spain
Commanders and leaders
Morocco Ismail Ibn Sharif
Morocco Ali ben Abdallah
Spain Fernando Villorias Surrendered
Strength
30,000 cavalry 2,000 soldiers
200 artillery
Casualties and losses
30 killed 400 killed
1,600 captured
40 artillery captured
160 artillery lost

The siege of Larache, in 1689, was undertaken by an army of Morocco under 'Alawid Sultan Ismail Ibn Sharif against the Spanish forces of Charles II, which had ruled the city for almost 80 years since its cession in 1610. After three months of siege, the defenders were forced to capitulate.