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Thence to Mazawra, which is a small fortress, mostly desert, but with much wheat and barley. From there to Wadi Musun, a day's journey. The road to it passes by Tabrilad, a strong fort on a hill overlooking Wadi Maluba. Wadi Maluba is located to Wadi Sa', and they join together and empty into the sea between Jarawa and Milila. From there to Sa', a day's journey. It is a pleasant, small city at the foot of a sandy hill, overlooking a large river that splits its suburbs and runs through its houses. It is now ruined, destroyed by the Masamida. From there to Jarawa, a day's journey. Between Jarawa and the sea are 6 miles. It was once prosperous. From there to Tarnana, a day's journey. It is a fortress with a strong fort, and it has a prosperous market, abundant water, gardens, and vineyards. From there to Al-Alawiyyin, a day's journey. It is a large village on the river Satib, with abundant fruits and comprehensive provisions. From there to Tilimsan, a day's journey. Tilimsan is ancient and has a strong wall, a prosperous market, and abundant water. It is two cities in one, separated by a wall. It has a river flowing from its mountain called Al-Sakhriyatayn. On this route, there is a fort built by the Masamida before they captured Tilimsan. The Masamida remained in it until they conquered Tilimsan. This river passes east of the city and has many mills. The surrounding farms are like its produce, and its crops and farms are abundant, its fruits plentiful, and its provisions comprehensive. Its meats are fatty and rich. In general, it is a good place due to its low prices, the prosperity of its affairs, and the profits of its trade. In the Maghreb, after Madina and Fes, there were no people with more wealth or in a better condition than its inhabitants. The city of Fes is larger than Tilimsan.

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