| Oulad Hriz Sahel | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 33°47′23″N7°9′27″W / 33.78972°N 7.15750°W Coordinates: 33°47′23″N7°9′27″W / 33.78972°N 7.15750°W | |
| Country | |
| Region | Casablanca-Settat |
| Province | Berrechid |
| Population (2014) [1] | |
| • Total | 38,156 |
| Time zone | WET (UTC+0) |
| • Summer (DST) | WEST (UTC+1) |
Oulad Hriz Sahel is a town and rural commune in the Casablanca-Settat region of Morocco. It is located 129 kilometers from Rabat and 40 kilometers from Casablanca. [2]
Casablanca-Settat is one of the twelve administrative regions of Morocco. It covers an area of 20,166 km² and recorded a population of 6,861,739 in the 2014 Moroccan census, 69% of which lived in urban areas. The capital of the region is Casablanca.
Morocco, officially the Kingdom of Morocco, is a country located in the Maghreb region of North West Africa with an area of 710,850 km2 (274,460 sq mi). Its capital is Rabat, the largest city Casablanca. It overlooks the Mediterranean Sea to the north and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. Morocco claims the areas of Ceuta, Melilla and Peñón de Vélez de la Gomera, all of them under Spanish jurisdiction.
Rabat is the capital city of Morocco and the country's seventh largest city with an urban population of approximately 580,000 (2014) and a metropolitan population of over 1.2 million. It is also the capital city of the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra administrative region.
There are around 56,986 km (35,409 mi) of roads in Morocco. In addition to 1,808 km (1,123 mi) of highways.
Benslimane is a Moroccan city and the capital of Benslimane Province, Casablanca-Settat.
In Morocco, the 75 second-level administrative subdivisions are 13 prefectures and 62 provinces. They are subdivisions of the 12 regions of Morocco. Each prefecture or province is subdivided into arrondissements, municipalities or urban municipalities in other urban areas, and districts in rural areas. The districts are subdivided into rural municipalities. One prefecture (Casablanca) is also subdivided into préfectures d'arrondissements, similar to districts (cercles) except they are grouping a few arrondissements instead of rural municipalities.
Taourirt is a town in Taourirt Province in the northern part of Morocco. Situated in the Oriental region about 100 km west to the city of Oujda.
Beer production in Morocco was introduced by the French in the 20th century. Société des Brasseries du Maroc is part of the Castel Group and oversees the production and distribution of beer. Popular beers include Spéciale Flag (pilsner) and Stork. The Moroccan premium beer is Casablanca, which costs more than the other two. Casablanca is also exported and, for instance, served in the Morocco pavilion at Epcot in Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL.
Berrechid is a town and municipality in Berrechid Province of the Casablanca-Settat region of Morocco. It recorded a population of 136,634 inhabitants in the 2014 Moroccan census. At the time of the 2004 census, the commune had a total population of 89,830 people living in 18,808 households.
Deroua is a town in Berrechid Province, Casablanca-Settat, Morocco. It lies to the south of Casablanca, just to the northeast of Mohamed V International Airport. According to the 2014 Moroccan census it recorded a population of 47,719, up from 10,373 in the 2004 census.
El Gara is a town in Berrechid Province, Casablanca-Settat, Morocco. According to the 2014 Moroccan census it recorded a population of 20,855, up from 18,070 in the 2004 census.
Oulad Abbou is a town in Berrechid Province, Casablanca-Settat, Morocco. According to the 2014 Moroccan census it recorded a population of 11,299, up from 10,748 in the 2004 census.
Sidi Bennour is a city in Sidi Bennour Province, Casablanca-Settat, Morocco. Historically speaking, the name derives from the name of a famous sufi saint called Abi Yannur ; "Sidi" is a common Arabic title attributed to a male Muslim who is a descendent of the Islamic prophet, Muhammad and/or is pious. His full name was Abi Yannur Abdullah Bin Wakris, a Moroccan Berber who lived in the 12th century. He is renowned for being one of the teachers of Abu Ayyub Assariyah _ a famous Moroccan sufi _ whose mausoleum is located in the city of Azemmour.The little information about his life can be found in books about Moroccan sufism such as by Ibn Al Khatib and by Ibn Azayyat. Sayyidi/Sidi Bennour is situated some 67 kilometers south of the city of El Jadida and 120 kilometers northwest of the former imperial city, Marrakech. According to the 2004 census Sidi Bennour has a population of 39,593; however, since becoming the municipality of the newly formed Sidi Bennour province in 2011, the population has significantly increased.
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Lahraouyine is a small city and rural commune in Médiouna Province, of the Casablanca-Settat region of Morocco. It recorded a population of 64,821 in the 2014 Moroccan census. At the time of the 2004 census, the commune had a total population of 52,862 people living in 10,806 households.
Sidl Rahal Chatai is a coastal town in the Casablanca-Settat region of Morocco. It is located 33 kilometers west of Casablanca. It recorded a population of 20,628 in the 2014 Moroccan census. It is a popular area for surfing especially in winter, as there is a consistent surf.
Sidi Boulaalam is a small town and rural commune in Essaouira Province, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco. It is about 145 kilometres (90 mi) southwest of Casablanca, north of Route 207, along Route 2202 between Sidi Aissa Regragui to the northwest and Route 2200 to Tafetachte.
Dar Bouazza is a municipality in Nouaceur Province, Casablanca-Settat, Morocco. It is a rapidly growing suburb of Casablanca located about 20 km west of that city. Dar Bouazza covers an area of 48.36 km² and recorded a population of 151,373 in the 2014 Moroccan census.
Mohamed Moatassim, born 1956 in Settat, is a Moroccan scholar and politician who currently serves as advisor to King Mohammed VI.
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