Smir Dam

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Smir Dam is an earth-filled embankment dam in northern Morocco, to the southeast of Nakhla Dam and 5 km west of M'diq. It is at the confluence of the Smir and El-lile wadis and has a 17 m saddle dam adjacent to the main dam. The primary purpose of the dam is water supply to the city of Tetouan, 12 km to the south. The dam was completed in 1991. The reservoir impounded by the dam has been designated as part of a Ramsar site since 2019. ()

Opened: 1991 (33 years ago)Length: 1969 ftHeight: 148 ftCoordinates: 35°41'6"N, 5°23'7"W

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Tanger - TétouanMorocco

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Smir Dam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cabo Negro, Jebel Zem-Zem, M'diq.

6 miSE
Golf
Cabo Negro
152 min walk • Nestled in the scenic landscape of the northern Moroccan coastline, Cabo Negro is a hidden gem that beckons golf enthusiasts from around the world. Known for its lush, meticulously maintained fairways and greens, the Cabo Negro Golf Course is an oasis of tranquility...
3.9 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Jebel Zem-Zem
99 min walk • Jebel Zem-Zem is the name given to a mountain located north of M'diq below Fnideq in northern Morocco below the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. It is 3 kilometres south west of the tourist resort Punta Restinga on the eastern coast. On its northern lower slopes lies an abandoned and ruined fort called Fortín Negrón.
3.6 miE
Town
M'diq
91 min walk • The town's picturesque marina is a hub of activity, with colorful fishing boats bobbing in the harbor and a lively waterfront promenade lined with cafes, restaurants, and shops. Visitors can stroll along the marina, soak up the relaxed atmosphere, and sample freshly...