Sidi Ali, Nador Morocco

Perched on a mound overlooking one of the striking landscapes of the north coast, Sidi Ali of Nador is the patron saint of the sailors of the lagoon and lost souls.

The origin of this saint remains vague. The people tell us that he lived for the occupation of melilla and that he led a fierce resistance. His companions buried him where he retreated to defend his territory. Sidi Ali Nebhar has become the patron saint of sailors over time. The grave is located on a high hill directly on the sea.

The tomb of Sidi Ali is of a simple architecture like the majority ofthe saints of the reef. A sober building with motifs without decoration.

Walls of stone painted with lime paint. Half-round windows in the form of all Berber windows in blue, the master of colors. Six simplified arched windows with an entrance door that illuminates a sober interior, but the sea air is known for its invigorating properties and is ideal for soothing tiredness and overwork. A dome with polygonal surfaces forms a series of equal angles and looks out towards the sky.

The magical source is also legendary. It is said that it was a shepherd who made his discovery. He could not understand why his sheep ran to the sea and drank from the water. He did not know that there was a freshwater source that had been lost under the influence.

The Wali has become the temple of lost souls over time. A place that is visited every day by women, while her day of "ziara" Friday is so great that it has become a haven for women suffering from back pain, infertility or the search for "ould lahalal". They visit him in groups.

"I was twenty-seven years old and no one showed up to ask my hand, a real problem for the family and myself, I thought I would never marry." And one day I came to Sidi Ali and asked him to pray to God. for me, a week later a man came knocking on our door. " Whispers Malika to the other women who walked on the stairs to Sidi Ali.