Marrakesh-Tensift-El Haouz | |
Native Name: | مراكش تانسيفت الحوز |
Settlement Type: | Region |
Coordinates: | 31.6167°N -8°W |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Morocco |
Seat Type: | Capital |
Seat: | Marrakesh |
Area Total Km2: | 31160 |
Population Total: | 3576673 |
Population As Of: | 2014 census |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Utc Offset: | +0 |
Timezone Dst: | WEST |
Utc Offset Dst: | +1 |
Marrakesh–Tensift–El Haouz (Arabic: مراكش تانسيفت الحوز) was formerly one of the 16 regions of Morocco from 1997 to 2015.[1] It was situated in central Morocco. It covered an area of 31,160 km² and had a population of 3,576,673 (2014 census).[2] The capital is Marrakesh. In 2015, the region annexed Safi and Youssoufia Provinces (both formerly from the Doukkala-Abda Region) to become the Region of Marrakesh-Safi.
The region comprises the following provinces and prefectures :
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]