Moulay Bouzarqtoune Explained

Moulay Bouzerktoun
Settlement Type:Rural commune and town
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Morocco
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Type2:Province
Subdivision Name1:Marrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz
Subdivision Name2:Essaouira Province
Population Total:5969
Population As Of:2004
Utc Offset:+0
Timezone Dst:WEST
Utc Offset Dst:+1

Moulay Bouzerktoun[1] is a small town and rural commune in Essaouira Province of the Marrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz region of Morocco. At the time of the 2004 census, the commune had a total population of 5969 people living in 1069 households.[2]

Waves and wind

From spring to fall the waves are said to be exceptional. Many surfers Consider the Moulay waves to be ideal. Moulay Bouzarqtoune has a Northeast trade-wind named 'Charki', which blows throughout the year. It increases speed from mid-March until mid-September, reaching force 7 at times. The wind is less consistent in the Winter.[3]

Services offered in Moulay Bouzarqtoune include windsurfing lessons and equipment rental.[4] One venue called "Magic Fun" is 25 km north of Essaouira and opened in 2007.

References

31.65°N -50°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Website For Wind Addicts - New Design. Moulay-Bouzerktoun.Info, booking, clinics, news, wind and waves. 2016-10-20.
  2. Web site: Recensement général de la population et de l'habitat de 2004. Haut-commissariat au Plan, Lavieeco.com. 22 June 2012.
  3. Web site: Welcome to Moulay Bouzerktoun !. Vous voulez en savoir plus sur le logement . 13 November 2020.
  4. Web site: Windsurfing Morocco | MOULAY-BOUZERKTOUN.INFO. 9 December 2014.