Bouznika
Bouznika is a city in Casablanca-Settat, Morocco, in the historical region of Chaouia.Etymology
The city's name means "Owner of the small alley" in Arabic, coming from bou, and zniqa.History
The city was built in casbah located in the North-West of the agglomeration founded by Moulay Abderrahman in 1858 because it was represented as an exchange crossroads and an important crossing point.Economy
Located between Casablanca and Rabat, the town of Bouznika was only a stopover, a relay point for motorists and coaches a few decades ago. A position which has made this small town a place to eat for travelers between Rabat and Casablanca. Renowned for its grills, its tagines and the quality of its meat, the town of Bouznika has experienced a considerable meat boom to which no one predestined it a few years ago. Culinary reputation that it still maintains despite the development of other economic sectors. With the redevelopment of small restaurants that had become dilapidated, Bouznika has regained its clientele and its culinary art. But it is undeniable that Bouznika has become more than a restaurant village. Today, it is a thriving and attractive economic center with multiple potential. Agriculture, processing industry, tourism, town planning and restoration are assets.