Torres Castle

Torres Castle, also known as Sanhaja Castle, is a historical fortress located in , on the Mediterranean coast of Northern . The castle consists of five circular towers: four positioned in the four corners, and a fifth flanking the northern side of the entrance.
  • Hamlet with about 370 residents
  • …lies at an elevation of around 20 metres (60 feet)
  • Description: castle in Morocco
  • Also known as
    “Alcala”
    “Torres de Alcala”
    “Torres de Alcalá طوريس القلعة”
    “Torres el Kal’a”

Places of Interest

Discover Cala Iris Islet.
is a small island in , located…
3 km west of Torres Castle

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Peñón de Vélez de la Gomera and Bni Boufrah.
, also known as Hajar…
3 km northeast of Torres Castle
Village
Ait Boufrah is a small town and rural commune…
6 km south of Torres Castle
Village
is a small town and rural commune…
9 km southwest of Torres Castle
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Latitude
35.15278° or 35° 9′ 10″ north
Longitude
-4.32586° or 4° 19′ 33″ west
Open location code
8C7Q5M3F+4M
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Open­Street­Map feature
place = hamlet
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In Other Languages

From Arabic to Spanish—“Torres Castle” goes by many names.
طوريس القلعةArabic
قلعة صنهاجةArabic
طوريس القلعهEgyptian Arabic
طوريس القلعةMoroccan Arabic
طوريس القلعة (السواحل)Moroccan Arabic

Notable Places Nearby

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Morocco: Highlights

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