Jbel Tidirhine Explained

Mount Tidighin
Elevation M:2456
Elevation Ref:[1]
Prominence M:1901
Listing:List of Ultras of Africa
Map:Morocco
Label:Tidighin
Label Position:bottom
Coordinates:34.85°N -4.51°W[2]
First Ascent:Unknown
Easiest Route:From Issaguen

Mount Tidighin, Jbel Tidighin,[3] Adrar N Tidighin, is a mountain in Al Hoceïma Province, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco. Its summit elevation is 2,456 metres (8058').[4]

Geography

The Tidirhine is the highest mountain of the Rif Range. It is an ultra-prominent peak that rises above the town of Ketama, now known as Issaguen, in an area known for the hospitality of the local Berber people, as well as for cannabis cultivation.[5] It is located 320 km (200 miles) to the north of Morocco's geographical centre and 232 km (145 miles) northeast of the capital Rabat.

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://peaklist.org/WWlists/ultras/africa.html Peaklist - Africa Ultra-Prominences
  2. http://www.getamap.net/maps/morocco/taza-al_hoceima-taounate/_Jebel Tidighin - Getamap
  3. http://www.geographic.org/geographic_names/name.php?uni=-84369&fid=3965&c=morocco Djebel Tidighine - Geographic.org
  4. http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/595192/Mount-Tidighin Mount Tidighin - EB
  5. http://www.peakbagger.com/climber/ascent.aspx?aid=326586 Ascent of Jebel Tidirhine on 2013-06-21 - Peakbagger.com