This fort was built by the French in 1935 during the fighting of Berber tribes prior to WWII. It…
Bouj-Jerif
Bouj-Jerif
Bouj-Jerif is a remote area in southern Morocco. It’s named for a former French fort of the same name. The area is virtually untouched by tourists, at least compared to other parts of Morocco. The people in the area are welcoming and very hospitable. They’ll insist of having you in for tea.
Recommended Length of Stay: ½ to 1 day
Read about Mohamed, a snake charmer we met while near Bouj-Jerif. You may be surprised!
All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.Martin Buber
Places to visit while here
Fort Bouj-Jerif
This fort was built by the French in 1935 during the fighting of Berber tribes prior to WWII. It is constructed along the southern border of Sidi Ifni, a former Spanish outpost. It’s located about 6 kilometers from the Atlantic and sits on high ground with a view of the river valley. The fort was abandoned when the French withdrew from Morocco when independence was won in 1956.
After the French abandonment, the Moroccans took over the fort until 1969 when the Spaniards left Sidi Ifni. By the look of it, it fell into disrepair soon after the Moroccan abandonment.
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