Sidi Boutayeb

Sidi Boutayeb
Rural commune and town
Country  Morocco
Region Fès-Boulemane
Province Boulemane Province
Population (2004)
  Total 9,522
Time zone WET (UTC+0)
  Summer (DST) WEST (UTC+1)

Sidi Boutayeb is a small town and rural commune in Boulemane Province of the Fès-Boulemane region of Morocco. At the time of the 2004 census, the commune had a total population of 9522 people living in 1705 households.[1]

Shrine (Zaouia)

Sidi Boutayeb is named after the shrine and tomb of sidi Abou Atayeb, a holy persona whom lived in the area, it is said that Sidi Abou Atayeb is a descendant of Moulay Idriss of Fes.


References

  1. "Recensement général de la population et de l'habitat de 2004". Haut-commissariat au Plan, Lavieeco.com. Retrieved 28 June 2012.