Tazmamart
Tazmamart (Arabic: سجن تازمامرت) was a secret prison in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, holding political prisoners. The prison became a symbol of oppression in the political history of contemporary Morocco. It is located near the city of Er-Rich, between Errachida and Midelt. It was managed by commandant Feddoul and Hamidou Laanigri, both Royal Moroccan Gendarmerie officials.
| Location | Tazmamart, near Er-Rich |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 32.27603°N 4.337475°W |
| Status | Closed and destroyed. |
| Opened | late 1970s |
| Managed by | Commandant Feddoul Hamidou Laanigri |
| Country | Morocco |
| Notable prisoners | |
| Ahmed Marzouki Ali Bourequat | |
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