Nador Province

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.^[2] There are also medieval and modern ruins like the Tazouda Castle, the Fort of Basbel and the Qaâla Ifras Taqdimt (The old Castle).^{[citation needed]}

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.^{[citation needed]}

Nador Province lies in the eastern part of the Rif and includes both coastal and inland areas. The region is characterized by a Mediterranean climate with mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers. The province includes important lagoons and coastal zones, notably Marchica Lagoon near the city of Nador and Cape Three Forks.^{[citation needed]}

Mount Gurugu, a 900-meter-high mountain, is located here.^{[citation needed]}

The port of Nador West Med is under construction in Nador Province. It is planned to have an container component with a The port of Nador West Med is under construction in Nador Province. It is planned to have an initial capacity of 3 million TEU.^[3]

The main cities and towns of the province include:^[4]

• Al Aaroui
• Beni Ensar
• Bni Chiker
• Farkhana
• Ihddaden
• Jaadar
• Kariat Arekmane
• Nador
• Ras El Ma
• Zeghanghane
• Selouane
• Tiztoutine
• Zaio

The province is divided administratively into the following:^[5]