Bni Boufrah
Bni Boufrah, also Ait Boufrah | |
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Rural commune and town | |
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| Country |  Morocco |
| Region | Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma |
| Province | Al Hoceïma Province |
| Population (2014) | |
• Total | 9,633 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+1 (WEST) |
Ait Boufrah is a small town and rural commune in Al Hoceïma Province of the Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region of Morocco. At the time of the 2014 census, the commune had a total population of 9,633.[1] The commune is home to a majority Berber population, who speak the Riffian language (Tamazight) as their main language, in addition to Arabic. From 1912 to 1956 it belonged to the northern area of the Spanish Protectorate of Morocco.
Known for its beaches, Cala Iris and Torres de Alcalá, where a great focus of tourism is located to witness the unique architectural jewel, of great heritage and historical value. Beni Boufrah remains a living example of the cultural and natural wealth of the Rif, a region of great historical and geographical importance in Morocco.
This region, like many others in the Rif, has played an important historical role in social and cultural movements, reflecting the resistance and identity of its inhabitants.
Beni Boufrah is a place where the Berber tradition is kept alive and is a point of interest for those who want to explore rural and authentic Morocco. The current leader is Tarik Chaara.
References
[edit]- ^ "Recensement général de la population et de l'habitat de 2004" (PDF). Haut-commissariat au Plan, Lavieeco.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 July 2012. Retrieved 11 June 2012.
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