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constantly conciliated by the Filali Shereefs and have been, 
therefore, often a hindrance rather than an aid to good 
government. 
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NORTHWEST AFRICA 
Spanish zones according to the Treaty of 1912 
Tangier neutral zone E=3 French territory 
Spanish territory ESI Morocco 
The government of Morocco was absolute in theory till 
1912, there being no fundamental laws or constitution to 
hold the sovereign in check; but the Sultan was far from 
being a despot. The free exercise of his powers was ham- 
pered on all sides by custom and restrictions. Not only was 
he unable to enforce his will against the great Shereefian 
families and the powerful tribal chieftains, but he was also