History of Western Naval Task Force Marker

Background

The Western Naval Task Force Marker in Casablanca, Morocco, is located at the Ben M’Sik civilian cemetery.

The bronze plaque, mounted on a solid block of Moroccan granite, commemorates the U.S. Western Task Force, which successfully made assault landings in Morocco at Mohammedia, Safi, and Kenitra on Nov. 8-11, 1942. This was the first ever trans-oceanic amphibious operation, which embarked from Hampton Roads, Virginia, and was comprised of American troops that were transported and supported by 100 naval vessels. The landings were made near Casablanca on the Atlantic coast of French Morocco.

The Western Naval Task Force Marker in Casablanca, Morocco, is located at the Ben M’Sik civilian cemetery. Travel via CarTake the A3 city bypass and take the “Routes des Ouled Ziane” exit.