The Conquest of Asilah (;Portuguese: Arzila), took place in Morocco on 24 August 1471, and opposed the Kingdom of Portugal and the Wattasid Morocco. Continuing with his policy of expansion of the Portuguese territories in Morocco, and with the spirit of Crusade against the Muslims always present, King Afonso V of Portugal initially set plans to conquer Tangier, but subsequently decided to conquer Arzila. The Count of Valença, Henrique de Menezes, was appointed as the first Portuguese governor of Asilah by King Afonso V.