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Where is Nador located?
Nador is the 19th largest city in Morocco and is the capital of Nador Province in the Oriental Region of northern Morocco. It is located on the Sebkha Bou Areq lagoon on the Mediterranean coastline. The city sprawls along the coast.
Why visit Nador Morocco?
When traveling through Morocco, the city of Nador is an often overlooked destination however there are many good reasons to include it. This area is frequently visited by locals for its natural environment, with it also being a safe haven for birds.
What is the average annual temperature in Nador?
The average annual temperature in Nador is 18.7 °C (65.7 °F). About 313 mm (12.32 in) of precipitation falls annually. Main Nador city quarters and neighbourhoods include: Downtown Nador: a relatively developed area in comparison with the rest of the city.
What is the main industry in Nador?
The city of Nador and Nador province relies on fishing, agriculture with some light and heavy industry to drive their economy. A majority of the city’s population is made up of Riffian-Berbers with Nador being the largest Tarifit speaking city in the world.
What is the culture of Nador Morocco?
The Amazigh culture is dominant and Nador is the largest Tarifit -speaking (one of the Tamazight languages) city in the world. The population density in the city of Nador is many times that of the larger Nador Province. Nador is the 19th largest city in Morocco and is the capital of Nador Province in the Oriental Region of northern Morocco.
What are the best things to do in Nador?
The salt lagoon is the largest attraction for Nador, sitting east of the city that attracts all the wildlife. If you are visiting, it can get crowded since the population density in the city of Nador is significantly greater than that of Nador province itself.
How many people visit Nador in a year?
In the summer months of June to August thousands of people originating from the Nador area and living in Europe return to the city. The total of these annual visitors may exceed 250,000. They mainly stay with relatives or in rented or owned apartments, rather than staying in Nador’s hotels.
Is Nador still used for smuggling?
Nador was infamous as a centre of smuggling cheap Spanish and Chinese duty-free goods. Currently the smuggling has declined but it still alive competing with a smuggling stream from Algeria. Many used consumer goods from Europe and China find their way to Morocco and Africa via Melilla and Nador, both legally and illegally.