Tangier-Tetouan, Former administrative region in northwestern Morocco
Tangier-Tetouan was an administrative region in northwestern Morocco that stretched along the Atlantic Ocean, Strait of Gibraltar, and Mediterranean Sea. The territory encompassed several provinces situated between the cities of Tangier and Tetouan with varying topography.
The region was established in 1997 as one of Morocco's sixteen administrative divisions and operated as a distinct entity for roughly two decades. In 2015, it merged with Al Hoceima Province to form the new region of Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima.
The region served as an agricultural hub where farmers grew grains, legumes, and olives while raising livestock across the varied landscape. These farming practices shaped daily life and defined how people connected with the land.
The region was connected through a well-developed road network, including the A1 expressway linking Tangier to Rabat. Three commercial airports served different areas and facilitated visitor arrivals throughout the territory.
The territory shared a border with the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, a geographic arrangement that shaped trade and cultural exchange. This frontier location gave the region distinct characteristics that set it apart from other Moroccan areas.
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