Khémisset () is a

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in the Moroccan economic region of

Rabat-Salé-Kénitra Rabat-Salé-Kénitra () is one of twelve administrative regions of Morocco. It is situated in north-western Morocco and has a population of 5,132,639 (2024 census). The capital is Rabat. History Rabat-Salé-Kenitra was formed in September 201 ...

. Its population in 2004 was 521,81

The town was founded in 1924 on the site of a

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outpost on the road from

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to Fes; now a provincial capital, Khemisset is also the capital of the confederation of the

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-speaking Zemmour tribes. There are many cafes and restaurants. The town also has a crafts cooperative selling regional specialities, such as carpets and mats woven in palm fibre or wool. Every Tuesday Khemisset is the venue for one of the most important country souks in

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, with almost 1900 stalls. The major cities and towns are

* Khemisset * Mâaziz * Oulmes * Rommani * Sidi Allal El Bahraoui * Tidass * Tiflet

Subdivisions

The province is divided administratively into the following:

References

Khémisset Province Khémisset () is a province in the Morocco, Moroccan economic region of Rabat-Salé-Kénitra. Its population in 2004 was 521,81 The town was founded in 1924 on the site of a military outpost on the road from Rabat to Fez, Morocco, Fes; now a provin ...

1924 establishments in Africa {{RabatSaléKénitra-geo-stub