Tidighin

Mount Tidighin
Adrar n-Tidiɣin
Highest point
Elevation2,456 m (8,058 ft)[1]
Prominence1,901 m (6,237 ft)[1]
ListingList of Ultras of Africa, Ribu
Coordinates34°51′0″N 4°30′36″W / 34.85000°N 4.51000°W / 34.85000; -4.51000[2]
Geography
Tidighin
Location in Morocco
LocationTanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco
Parent rangeRif
Climbing
First ascentUnknown
Easiest routeFrom Issaguen

Mount Tidighin (Senhaja De Srair: Adrar n-Tidiɣin, Arabic: Jbel Tidighin)[3][4] is a mountain in Al Hoceïma Province, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco. Its summit elevation is 2,456 metres (8,058 ft).[5] Tidighin is the heart of the confederation of Senhaja Srair.[3]

Geography

The Tidighin 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.[6] It is located 320 km (200 mi) to the north of Morocco's geographical centre and 232 km (144 mi) northeast of the capital Rabat.

References

  1. ^ a b Peaklist - Africa Ultra-Prominences
  2. ^ Tidighin - Getamap
  3. ^ a b Les Tribus Du Rif. pp. P 25.
  4. ^ Djebel Tidighine - Geographic.org
  5. ^ Mount Tidighin - EB
  6. ^ Ascent of Jebel Tidirhine on 2013-06-21 - Peakbagger.com


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