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Notable fort · Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco

Sidi Mghayt

Sidi Mghayt is a fort in Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco.

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Sidi Mghayt: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this fort: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Sidi Mghayt

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Sidi Mghayt — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 35.38473, -6.08224. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Sidi Mghayt

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    • Lixus · fort · Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Enceinte de la Medina · fort · Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Graciosa Fortress · fort · Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Ancient Cotta · fort · Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Abdelhafid Palace · fort · Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Tomb of Ibn Battuta · fort · Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Basra · fort · Rabat-Salé-Kénitra · ~84 km · Must-see
    • Castillo de Santa Catalina · fort · Cádiz · ~102 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    Is Sidi Mghayt open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for Sidi Mghayt yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Sidi Mghayt?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Sidi Mghayt?

    Nearby: Musée d’Asilah (en construction) (beach, 13 km), Mzoura (fort, 16 km), Kouass (fort, 23 km), Lixus (fort, 26 km), Enceinte de la Medina (fort, 27 km), Graciosa Fortress (fort, 31 km).

    Is Sidi Mghayt worth visiting?

    Sidi Mghayt is listed as a notable fort in Morocco on Spotwander.