Portuguese expedition to Doukkala (1516)

Portuguese expedition to Doukkala
Part of Moroccan–Portuguese conflicts
DateMay 1516
Location
Result Moroccan victory
Belligerents
Kingdom of Portugal Ouled Amran
Commanders and leaders
Nuno Fernandes   Rahu ben Xamut
Strength
450 Portuguese knights
60 arquebusiers
3,500 Moors (defected)
100 cavalry
Casualties and losses
Only 100 survived Unknown

In 1516, a Portuguese military expedition was launched against the Oulad Amrane tribe, led by the governor of Safi, Nuno Fernandes. The expedition ended in failure.


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