Nekor
Nekor is a historic site in the Rif region of Morocco near modern-day Bni Bouayach. It was founded by Idris ibn Salih, Emir of the medieval Kingdom of Nekor, between 749 and 761 AD.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Bni Bouayach and Imzouren.
Bni Bouayach
Town
Photo: Imad RifLand, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Bni Bouayach is a city in Al Hoceïma Province located in the region of Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco. Bni Bouayach is the third largest city in Al Hoceima province. Bni Bouayach is situated 3½ km northwest of Nekor.
Imzouren
Town
Photo: Abdelhafid95, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Imzouren is a town in the north of Morocco. It is located near the city of Al Hoceima and now stretches almost to the town of Bni Bouayach. The inhabitants of Imzouren are Riffians. Imzouren is situated 8 km northwest of Nekor.
Nekor
- Type: Ruins
- Description: human settlement in Morocco
- Categories: human settlement and historic site
- Location: Morocco, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
35.08466° or 35° 5′ 5″ northLongitude
-3.81233° or 3° 48′ 44″ westOpen location code
8C7R35MQ+V3OpenStreetMap ID
node 11154471704OpenStreetMap feature
historic=ruinsWikidata ID
Q3537816
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