French intelligence forces worked hard to combat the Central Powers and to win the support of the Moroccan people . A series of commercial expositions , such as the Casablanca Fair of 1915 , were held to demonstrate the wealth of France and the benefits of co-operation . In addition to stepping up their propaganda campaign and increasing the use of bribes to convince tribes to submit , the French established markets at their military outposts and paid Moroccans to undertake public works . Islamic scholars were also encouraged to issue fatwās supporting the Moroccan Sultan 's declaration of independence from the Ottoman Empire
Casablanca Fair of 1915
Casablanca Fair of 1915
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