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Nador
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Despite its lagoon, Nador's main appeal is as a gateway to the seaside resort of Saidia, a hundred kilometers further east.
Overview of Nador
Despite its lagoon and some upcoming tourist projects, Nador's main appeal is as a possible gateway to the seaside resort of Saïdia, located about a hundred kilometers further east.
Key Facts
- Type de lieu: city.
- Intérêt touristique: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
- Localisation: on the Mediterranean coast, between Al Hoceima and Algeria.
- Distances: Al Hoceima (81 miles to the west), Melilla (9 miles to the north), Saïdia (56 miles to the east).
- Heure locale: .
- Population: 161,726 inhabitants (2014).
- Superficie:
- Altitude: sea level.
- Site internet: www.officetourismemaroc.com/ville-Nador.html
History of Nador
What to See and Do in Nador
Marchica Lagoon
This is Nador's main attraction. The site forms a small inland sea just off the city.
In the Surrounding Area

Melilla (9 miles)
Another piece of Spain when following the coast toward Algeria. The city still has its old quarters and a unique atmosphere with its Art Nouveau and Art Deco architectural heritage.
Another piece of Spain when following the coast toward Algeria. The city still has its old quarters and a unique atmosphere with its Art Nouveau and Art Deco architectural heritage.

Rif Mountains
This mountain range and plains stretch along the Mediterranean coast from Tangier to the Algerian border. It is increasingly popular for tourism, thanks to its towns and villages and especially the opportunities for trekking and other outdoor sports.
This mountain range and plains stretch along the Mediterranean coast from Tangier to the Algerian border. It is increasingly popular for tourism, thanks to its towns and villages and especially the opportunities for trekking and other outdoor sports.
Saïdia (56 miles)
With the Plan Azur, this small coastal village has become a major seaside resort in Morocco.
With the Plan Azur, this small coastal village has become a major seaside resort in Morocco.
Climate and Weather in Nador
Transportation
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Rif Mountains
★★ This mountain range and plains stretch along the Mediterranean coast from Tangier to the Algerian border. It is increasingly popular for…
Saïdia
★★ With the Plan Azur, this small coastal village has become a major seaside resort in Morocco.
Melilla
★ Another piece of Spain when following the coast toward Algeria. The city still has its old quarters and a unique atmosphere with its Art…