Maghreb

The Maghreb, known historically as the Barbary Coast, is the western part of North Africa, particularly Algeria, Libya, Morocco and Tunisia—the collective land of the .Assassin's Creed: Templars – Issue #06
==History==
Rich in gold, ivory, and pepper, the region attracted the interest of several imperial powers and trade routes were soon established, leading to a dramatic increase in piracy around the 16th century. During this time, the Barbary Coast also became notorious for its slave trade.
In 1805, Black Cross Solomon Bolden posed as a slaver sailing to Tripoli in order to buy slaves, while in fact he was planning to rescue his predecessor, Tavis Olier. During the crossing of the Mediterranean Sea, Bolden dispatched pirates sent after him by the Sultan Selim III.
==Appearances==
*Assassin's Creed: Templars
==References==
Category:Africa