Benslimane

Benslimane بن سليمان
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
Population
• Total	46,478
Time zone	WET (UTC+0)
• Summer (DST)	WEST (UTC+1)

Benslimane (Arabic: ابن سليمان) 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

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

Casablanca-Settat region

Capital: Casablanca

Provinces	Benslimane Province Berrechid Province Casablanca Prefecture El Jadida Province Médiouna Province Mohammadia Prefecture Nouaceur Province Settat Province Sidi Bennour Province

Cities	Aïn Harrouda Azemmour Ben Ahmed Ben Slimane Berrechid Bouskoura Bouznika Casablanca Deroua El Borouj El Gara El Jadida Lahraouyine Lamkansa Lbir Jdid Loulad Mediouna Mohammedia Nouaceur Oulad Abbou Oulad M'Rah Settat Sidi Bennour Tit Mellil Zemamra

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