Taourirt (Berber: Tawrirt, ⵜⴰⵡⵔⵉⵔⵜ; ) is a town in Taourirt Province in the northern part of Morocco. It is located in the Oriental region about 100 km west to the city of Oujda.

The town is important as a transport link: the main east-west railway from Casablanca - Rabat - Fez in the west to Oujda in the east runs through Taourirt. Also bus lines running from several cities in the Nador province (including the city of Nador) make a stop in the town.

Taourirt, Morocco

The new branch line of the Moroccan railways running from Taourirt to Nador opened in 2009. This line runs alongside the existing road, through the mountains, to Nador.

Taourirt, Morocco

Taourirt is also known because of its ancient Kasbah.

Taourirt, Morocco

Notable people

Moha El Yaagoubi - former international footballer

Abdelaziz Meziane Belfkih - moroccan politician

Gallery

References

Populated places in Taourirt Province

Municipalities of Morocco

Provincial capitals in Morocco