Marrakesh-Tensift-El Haouz
| Marrakesh-Tensift-El Haouz مراكش تانسيفت الحوز | ||
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| Region | ||
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.svg.png) Location in Morocco | ||
| Coordinates: 31°37′N 8°0′W / 31.617°N 8.000°WCoordinates: 31°37′N 8°0′W / 31.617°N 8.000°W | ||
| Country |
 Morocco | |
| Capital | Marrakesh | |
| Government | ||
| • Wali | Mohamed Mhidia | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 31,160 km2 (12,030 sq mi) | |
| Population (2014 census) | ||
| • Total | 3,576,673 | |
| Time zone | WET (UTC+0) | |
| • Summer (DST) | WEST (UTC+1) | |
Marrakesh-Tensift-El Haouz (Arabic: مراكش تانسيفت الحوز) is one of the old sixteen regions of Morocco.[1] It is situated in central Morocco. It covers an area of 31,160 km² and has a population of 3,576,673 (2014 census).[2] The capital is Marrakesh.
The region is made up into the following provinces and prefectures :
- Prefecture of Marrakesh-Medina
- Prefecture of Marrakesh-Menara
- Prefecture of Sidi Youssef Ben Ali
- Al Haouz Province
- Chichaoua Province
- El Kelâat Es-Sraghna Province
- Essaouira Province
- Rehanma Province
Other populated places:
History
This region contains some of the richest ancient history in North Africa. Notably the Phoenician settlement of Mogador, originally excavated by André Jodin is along the coast at modern day Essaouira.[3]
References
- ↑ Jean-François Troin and Mohamed Berriane, 2002
- ↑ "Recensement général de la population et de l'habitat de 2004" (PDF). Haut-commissariat au Plan, Lavieeco.com. Retrieved 22 April 2012.
- ↑ C.M. Hogan, 2007
Bibliography
- C.Michael Hogan, Mogador: promontory fort, The Megalithic Portal, ed. Andy Burnham, Nov. 2, 2007
- Jean-François Troin and Mohamed Berriane (2002) Maroc: régions, pays, territoires, Published by Maisonneuve & Larose, 502 pages ISBN 2-7068-1630-9, ISBN 978-2-7068-1630-7
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