Summary
Abdellah Zakour (in Tachelhit: ⵄⴱⴷⵍⵍⴰⵀ ⵣⴰⴳⵓⵔ), also known as "Amghar Gou Ablla" (Ait Abdallah, 1885 - 1972)[1] was a Moroccan Berber military leader who opposed the French conquest of Morocco in the early 20th century.
Amghar Abdellah Zakour | |
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| Native name | ⵄⴱⴷⵍⵍⴰⵀ ⵣⴰⴽⵓⵔ عبد الله زاكور |
| Born | 1885 Ait Abdallah, Morocco |
| Died | 1972 |
| Battles/wars | Ait Abdellah |
Zakour is notable for leading the battle of Ait Abdallah in 1934, which was one the last battles (if not the last) in the Moroccan resistance to the French army, and marking the end of the so-called "pacification of Morocco". After their surrender following the battle, Zakour was remembered for saying that "no more bullets, no more words" (meaning that there's nothing left to say).[2]
Battle of Ait Aballah edit
The battle of Ait Abdellah took place in 1934, in the commune with the same name, in Taroudant region, in the Anti-Atlas mountains of Morocco. It opposed resistance fighters led by Abdellah Zakour, to French forces. The battle lasted for 3 days where the French army used 18 warplanes and shelling to undermine the locals,[3] who surrendered after running out of ammunition.
Coverage edit
A book and a film were issued in order to commemorate Abdellah Zakour and the battle of Ait Abdallah:
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Notable people from Taroudant - Episode 18 - The Mujahid Abdellah Zakour - Taroudant News (2014) - In Arabic". Archived from the original on 2021-01-17. Retrieved 2021-05-10.
- ^ Ahmed Baidou réécrit la bataille «Ait Abdellah» en son et image - Aujourd'hui le Maroc (2020) - in French
- ^ The 5 Greatest Battles in Modern Amazigh History - Amazigh World News (2018)
- ^ Prowess of Moroccan Resistance against French Colonization - Asharq Al-Awsat (2021)
- ^ Moroccan Jewish Times (2020)