Nador Province
province of Morocco
Nador Province is a province in the Oriental Region of Morocco. Its capital is Nador. According to the 2024 census, it had a population of 565,987.
The province is located in northeastern Morocco, along the Mediterranean coast. It borders Driouch Province to the west, Berkane Province to the east, and the Mediterranean Sea to the north.
History
The territory of present-day Nador Province has a long history linked to its coastal position in the eastern Rif region. Among its notable historical sites are the ruins of the medieval city of Cazaza, which played a role in regional trade and defense.
There are also medieval and modern ruins like the Tazouda Castle, the Fort of Basbel and the Qaâla Ifras Taqdimt (The old Castle).
In the north of the province lies Cape Tres Forcas, the site of numerous battles, including the Battle of Tres Forcas. Another notable engagement was the Battle of Wolf Ravine during the Second Melillan campaign, fought between Riffian forces led by Mohamed Ameziane and Spanish troops.
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Maps, plans, fabric surveys and administrative records can establish how the site’s name, extent and function changed over time. The source revision retrieved here is dated Sep 7, 2026. The linked authority identifier is Q367864. VIAF identifies the subject as 124407553. The Library of Congress control number is n85281745. Authority coordinates are 35.178, -2.931. 2 of 3 selected statements include explicit references; 0 carry qualifiers and 0 use preferred rank. The first chronological checks are 2024.
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