Benslimane | |
Native Name: | بن سليمان |
Pushpin Map: | Morocco#Africa |
Pushpin Relief: | 1 |
Pushpin Label Position: | bottom |
Pushpin Mapsize: | 300 |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Morocco |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Morocco |
Subdivision Type1: | Region |
Subdivision Name1: | Casablanca-Settat |
Subdivision Type2: | Province |
Subdivision Name2: | Benslimane |
Population Footnotes: | [1] |
Population Total: | 57101 |
Timezone: | CET |
Utc Offset: | +1 |
Coordinates: | 33.6167°N -14°W |
Elevation M: | 233 |
Benslimane (Arabic: بن سليمان) is a Moroccan city and the capital of Benslimane Province, Casablanca-Settat.
The city was founded by the French in 1907 during the campaign of Morocco, the military establishment was followed by the construction of a residential area for military that developed along the path to Bouznika.[2]
Located 60 km from Casablanca, the town is known for its dry climate and for hunting wild boar.
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.