Battle of Taza (1553)

Battle of Taza
Part of the Conflicts between the Regency of Algiers and Morocco
DateDecember 1553
Location
Taza, Morocco
Result Algerian victory
Territorial
changes
Taza is captured and garrisoned
Belligerents
Regency of Algiers Saadi Sultanate
Commanders and leaders
Salah Rais Mohammed al-Shaykh
Strength
1,500 men 30,000 cavalry
10,000 infantry
20 cannons
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown

The Battle of Taza occurred in December 1553, it was a battle between the Regency of Algiers and the Saadi Sultanate. Salah Reis left 1,500 men in charge of the victorious operation against the Moroccan camp near Taza, which was protected by a Moroccan army composed of 30,000 cavalry, 10,000 infantry and 20 cannons.