Fatimid campaigns in the western Maghreb (958–960)

Fatimid campaigns in the western Maghreb
Part of the Fatimid Caliphate's expansion
Date958–960
Location
western Algeria and Morocco
Result Fatimid victory
Territorial
changes
  • Conquest of Fez and Sijilmasa
  • Fatimid realm expanded to the Atlantic
Belligerents
Fatimid Caliphate Caliphate of Cordoba (nominally)
Emirate of Sijilmasa
Commanders and leaders
Ziri ibn Manad
Jawhar
Emir of Fez (POW)
Ibn Wasul (POW)

The Fatimid campaigns in the western Maghreb were led by the Fatimid general Jawhar and Ziri ibn Manad between 958 and 960. They were directed against the rulers who had recognised the suzerainty of the Caliph of Cordoba.