Still, in 734, Umayyad forces (called "Saracens" by the Europeans at the time) under Abd el-Malik el Fihri, Abd al-Rahman's successor, received without a fight the submission of the cities of Avignon, Arles, and probably Marseille, ruled by count Maurontus.
Namun, di 734, pasukan Umayyah (disebut "Saracen" oleh orang Eropa pada waktu itu) di bawah Abd ul-Malik al Fihri, pengganti Abdur Rahman, mendapatkan tanpa perlawanan penyerahan kota-kota Avignon, Arles, dan mungkin Marseille, yang diperintah oleh count Maurontus.