Benslimane

Benslimane
بنسليمان
ⴱⵏⵙⵍⵉⵎⴰⵏ
Interactive map of Benslimane
Coordinates: 33°37′N 7°7′W / 33.617°N 7.117°W / 33.617; -7.117
CountryMorocco
RegionCasablanca-Settat
ProvinceBenslimane
Elevation
233 m (764 ft)
Population
 (2024)
 • Total
67,317
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)

Benslimane (Arabic: بنسليمان; Standard Moroccan Tamazight: ⴱⵏⵙⵍⵉⵎⴰⵏ) is a Moroccan city and the capital of Benslimane Province, Casablanca-Settat.

History

The city was founded by the French in 1907 during the campaign of Morocco, the military establishment was followed by the construction of a residential area for military that developed along the path to Bouznika.

Located 60 km from Casablanca, the town is known for its dry climate and for hunting wild boar.

The Hassan II Stadium is expected to be built in time for the 2030 FIFA World Cup when Morocco co-hosts alongside Portugal and Spain.

Neighbourhoods

The city is divided into several areas such as: Bel Air District, Al Qods District, The Oaks District, Gardens District as well as other administrative and industrial areas.

References

  1. ↑ "Population légale du Royaume du Maroc répartie par régions, provinces et préfectures et communes selon les résultats du Recensement général de la population et de l'habitat 2024" (in Arabic and French). High Commission for Planning, Morocco. 7 November 2024.
  2. ↑ "..:: Le Portail Officiel de la Province Benslimane ::". Archived from the original on 4 February 2015. Retrieved 6 February 2015.