This course explores Maghreb from the 5th century since the establishment of the Almoravides State in Mauritania ( 448.A.H/ 1056 A.D- 547 A.H/ 1147.D). It illustrates the most prominent political institutions, social and economic systems and the factors conducive to the collapse of the state. The course also highlights the rise of the almohad State Bany Abd Al Moumin ) 525 A.H/ 1130 A.D-668A.H/ 1269 A.D and its dominance over Maghreb. A study of its political, military and economic systems as well as its dovnfall is also included in addition to an exploration of the division of Maghreb to : - The Merinides State in Morocco ( 643 A.H/ 1244 A.D-870 A.H / 1465 A.D) - The Hafsides State in ( Tunis, Eastern Algiers and Tripoli ) ( 627 A.H/ 1229 A.D- 982 A.H/ 1574 A.D ) . - Bany Abu Alwad State Western Algiers ( 633 A.H/ 1236 A.D- 961- A.H/ 1554 AD )