Benslimane

Benslimane
بن سليمان
ⴰⵢⵜ ⵙⵍⵉⵎⴰⵏ
Benslimane

Location in Morocco

Coordinates: 33°37′N 7°7′W / 33.617°N 7.117°W / 33.617; -7.117
Country Morocco
Region Casablanca-Settat
Elevation 233 m (764 ft)
Population
  Total 46,478
Time zone WET (UTC+0)
  Summer (DST) WEST (UTC+1)

Benslimane (Arabic: ابن سليمان; Berber: ⴰⵢⵜ ⵙⵍⵉⵎⴰⵏ) is a Moroccan city located in Casablanca-Settat region.

History

The city was founded by the French in 1907 during the campaign of Morocco, the military establishment will be followed by the construction of a residential area for military that developed along the path to Bouznika.[1]

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

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. http://www.benslimane.ma/historique.html


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