Foum Al Wad

Western Sahara / al-Ayun /
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". . . Boca del Meano, the mouth of the Wadi al Hamra Saquiat: Drinking water is plentiful, the land is fertile and irrigable from coast, there is indeed groups of large trees in the immediate area of the interior. As we advance inward, wood increases, including among its species palm and acacia. The main valley of the river and some of its tributaries carry pastures. Wildlife is abundant, sparsely populated; his main occupation is farming. It also produces some cereal, dates, figs and other European fruits and different kinds of vegetables ..."
José Alvarez Pérez, Spanish Consul in Mogador (Essaouira), 1886
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Coordinates:   27°10'48"N   13°23'5"W
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