ðɪ ɑːbdʒˈɛktɪv wʌz tə kɹiːˈeɪt ɐ bˈeɪs ɐɡˈɛnst ðə sˈʌltən ʌv mˈæɹeɪkəʃ, ænd ɐsfˈɪksɪˌeɪt ðə hˈɑːɹbɚɹ ʌv sˈæfi.
The objective was to create a base against the Sultan of Marrakesh, and asphyxiate the harbour of Safi.