Marrakesh-Tensift-El Haouz


Marrakesh–Tensift–El Haouz was formerly one of the 16 regions of Morocco from 1997 to 2015. It was situated in central Morocco. It covered an area of 31,160 km² and had a population of 3,576,673 . The capital is Marrakesh. In 2015, the region annexed Safi and Youssoufia Provinces to become the Region of Marrakesh-Safi.

Administrative divisions

The former region comprised the following provinces and prefectures :

History

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.