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Rif Dimashq Clashes (April 2025–present)
The Rif (, ), also called Rif Mountains, is a geographic region in northern Morocco. It is bordered on the north by the Mediterranean Sea and Spain and on the west by the Atlantic Ocean, and is the homeland of the Rifians and the Jebala people. This mountainous and fertile area is bordered by Cape Spartel and Tangier to the west, by Berkane and the Moulouya River to the east, by the Mediterranean to the north, and by the Ouergha River to the south. The Rif mountains are separated into the eastern Rif mountains (Nador, Driouch, Al Hoceima) and western Rif mountains (Tangier, Tetouan, Chefchaouen, Taounate). Geography Geologically, the Rif Mountains belong to the Gibraltar Arc or Alborán Sea geological region. They are an extension of the Baetic System, which includes the mountains of the southern Iberian Peninsula across the strait. Thus, the Rif Mountains are not part of the Atlas Mountain System. Major cities in the greater Rif region include Nador, Al Hoceima (also c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chefchaouen
Chefchaouen (, ) is a city in northwest Morocco. It is the chief town of the province of the same name and is noted for its buildings in shades of blue, for which it is nicknamed the "Blue City". It is situated in a mountainous region in northern Morocco, between Tétouan and Ouazzane. It was founded in 1471 by the Moulay Ali Ben Rachid, a distant descendant of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad. The original settlement consisted of just a small fortress, now referred to as Chefchaouen’s Kasbah. The fortress was erected to help defend the area from potential attacks by Portuguese invaders; at the time, Portugal was launching attacks against northern cities and towns in Morocco. Etymology The name "Chefchaouen" is of Arabic and Berber origin coming from "Chef” (), a derivation of the Arabic word “to look”, and the Berber term “Echaouen", meaning “antlers” or “horns” and is a term used to indicate the peak of mountains. Chefchaouen thus means 'look at the horns', r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taounate
Taounate () is a town in northern Morocco, and is the capital of Taounate Province. The town had 37,616 inhabitants as of the 2014 Moroccan census. Geography Taounate is located in the southern Rif Mountains, and the river Oued Sra and gorges are nearby. The town is situated on a plateau that overlooks the valley of the Oued Sra, as well as the Gargara gorges. Infrastructure In 2016, it was announced that a highway development plan, estimated to be completed by 2035, will benefit the Taounate area, the highway being called the "Fès-Taounate Axis". West of Taounate is the Al Wahda Dam on the Ouergha River, which is the largest dam in Morocco and the second largest in Africa. Economy Taounate's economy is led by the agriculture sector, specifically fig farming. In addition to figs, cherries, pears, apples, and olives are also grown. Cattle, cereal production, and timber are important industries. Cannabis is also cultivated in the area. Culture The area surrounding Taounate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Targuist
Targuist is a town in Al Hoceïma Province, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco. According to the 2014 census, Targuist has a population of 13,390. Geography The geographic and climatic context of Targuist is that of North Africa with a Mediterranean climate characterized by hot, dry summers with average temperatures above 22 °C and humid, rainy winters with mild temperatures. This province is very rich in both gymnosperm and angiosperm plants; highlighting the cork oak and olive trees and rosemary and, in some areas, chaparral. Water has been drastically reduced in recent years due to population growth and the continuous migration of people from the countryside to the city in search of a better life. The city is supplied by a large lake located on the outskirts and which was dug several decades ago, at the same time as the city began to grow. Some people do not like the water because of its characteristic chlorine taste. The roads (two lanes) that connect with the city are in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
