Benslimane () is a Moroccan city and the capital of

Benslimane Province Benslimane () in a province of Morocco in the Casablanca-Settat Region. The province had a population of around 199,612 people in 2004 and covers an area of around 2,760 km². Subdivisions The province is divided administratively into the f ...

Casablanca-Settat Casablanca-Settat () is one of the twelve administrative regions of Morocco. It covers an area of 20,166 km2 and recorded a population of 7,688,967 in th2024 Moroccan census 69% of which lived in urban areas. The capital of the region is Casabl ...

History

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

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. Located 60 km from

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, the town is known for its dry climate and for hunting wild boar. The

Hassan II Stadium Hassan II Stadium () is a planned Association football, football stadium to be built in Benslimane, just east of Casablanca. Once completed in 2028, it will be used mostly for football matches and will serve as the home of the Morocco national fo ...

is expected to be built in time for the

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when Morocco co-hosts alongside

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and

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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

Populated places in Benslimane Province

Benslimane Benslimane () is a Moroccan city and the capital of Benslimane Province, Casablanca-Settat. History The city was founded by the French in 1907 during the campaign of Morocco, the military establishment was followed by the construction of a ...

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