Nador
Nador, in Morocco, is a city of the Rif, capital of the province of the same name, located approximately 15 kilometers south of the Spanish city of Melilla on the edge of the known as ‘Mar Chico’. It is also […]
Nador, in Morocco, is a city of the Rif, capital of the province of the same name, located approximately 15 kilometers south of the Spanish city of Melilla on the edge of the known as ‘Mar Chico’. It is also 165 km from Al Hoceima and 140 km from Oujda. It is a city with a population of about 180,000 inhabitants. It is not of great tourist interest, the region is much more interesting than the city itself. Its importance lies in the lead and iron mines around it.
Nador has a layout of checkerboard streets that contrasts with the traditional. It is a modern city, capital of a region in full agricultural and industrial development. Its port, the Nador Beni-Enzar, is the natural outlet for eastern Morocco.
Nador
Although lacking in tourist interest, Nador has acquired great popularity for its natural beauty and picturesque views. The beaches and sea captivate all the senses of travellers from the first impression. Nador has an international airport called Monte Arruit, just 20 km from the city. With scheduled flights of the companies Ryanair, Royal Air Maroc and Iberia, among others.
The airport is in very good condition and is a very dynamic city, besides being the second financial square of Morocco. The majority of its residents work in domestic and international trade. There is also a lot of smuggling. Agriculture and fishing are also practiced. The industry is growing and developing.
Nador is also connected to Almeria by ferry through its port Beni Enzar. The companies of Transmediterranea, Ferrymaroc, Comarit and Comanav operate.
Things to do in Nador
The city center
Its main avenue, that of Mohammed V, is a pleasant walk with palm trees and street lamps that leads to the lagoon of Bou Areg. And it is here, in its natural environment, where Nador is authentically rich and beautiful. Also the neighborhood of gold is interesting because in it are various shops that work this material in all its forms. Also noteworthy are its clothing souks, ceramic crafts and the fish market. All kinds of fossils and roses brought from the Sahara Desert come here at a very affordable price.
Things to do in Nador province
The surroundings of Nador offer many more possibilities than the city itself since the most remarkable are its landscapes and its rich environment, so if you go just in time and wonder what to see in Nador, It is more interesting to know its surroundings than the city itself.
Sebkha de Bou Areg
Separated from the Mediterranean by a strip of land, it is an impressive lagoon where fresh and salty waters are mixed. The lagoon, marshes and dunes form a preserved ecological environment of great value, extending east to the mouth of the Moulouya. Here there are native species, both flora and fauna, of great originality, and it is admirable the great variety of birds that find refuge here from seagulls of all kinds to the wonderful pink flamingos, hoopoes or plovers.
Kariet-Akmane (23 km)
Access -only walking- to the coastal cord of the lagoon of Bou Areg, practically uninhabited. You can walk along the beach contemplating the fantastic birdlife of the lagoon among which flamingos stand out. On the route between Kariet Akmane to Ras el Ma (Cap de léau) in front of the Chafarinas Islands we will find the ancient Spanish watchtower of Moulay Ali Cherif, in addition to beautiful landscapes and a rich fauna. In the beach of Kariat Arkmane there is a campsite, which to reach is necessary to take a Grand Taxi since there is no bus connection.
Cape “Trois Fourches” (26 km)
It is one of the most beautiful enclaves in Morocco with superb views of the coast.
Ras Kebdana and the headlight of the water (40 km)
Coast road and splendid view.
The Gorges of Zegzel (70 km)
Crossing the fertile plain of the Moulouya, the road to Oujda surrounds the massif of Beni-Snassen and presents a detour to the Gorges of the Zegzel.
Monte Arruit (20 km)
On Saturdays there is a great Souk where all kinds of artisans and sellers of all kinds of things come.
How to get to Nador
Nador is a city in northeastern Morocco, so the best way to get there depends on where you are starting from.
If you are traveling from within Morocco, the easiest way to get to Nador is by taking a bus or a shared taxi from major cities like Rabat, Casablanca, or Tangier. You can also take a train to Oujda and then take a bus or a shared taxi to Nador.
If you are traveling from abroad, the closest airport to Nador is Nador International Airport. There are direct flights to Nador from several European cities, including Paris, Amsterdam, and Brussels.
Once you arrive in Nador, you can get around the city by taking a taxi or by renting a car. It’s also possible to take a bus or a shared taxi to other cities in the region, like Melilla or Al Hoceima.