Oued Amlil
Oued Amlil is an urban commune and town in Taza Province, in the Fès-Meknès region of Morocco. At the 2014 census it had 10,405 inhabitants. A 2024 estimate places the population around 10,929.
Etymology
The Arabic oued/''wadi means “river,” while in Amazigh asif means “river” and amlil'' means “white.”Transport
Oued Amlil lies on the A2 Rabat–Oujda motorway, with its own interchange.The town has a railway station, locally known as La Gare. It serves regional train lines to Fès and beyond.
National Route N6 also passes through, connecting Oued Amlil to Fès and Taza.
Neighborhoods
A distinctive neighborhood built around the train station—often referred to simply as La Gare by locals, regardless of language.Demographics
2004: 8,246 inhabitants 2014: 10,405 inhabitants 2024 : 10,929 inhabitantsEconomy
Oued Amlil's economy thrives on its grilled meat restaurants, especially noted by people traveling—many bus drivers and passengers stop here for reputedly region-best cuisines.A vibrant weekly souk on Tuesdays draws rural producers and local buyers.
Infrastructure
Facilities include a Maison des Jeunes , a vocational center, community complex, and sports facilities, equipped with multiple soccer and basketball fields, as well as a library.Recent development projects in Oued Amlil have included upgrades to football fields and the creation of a basketball playground under the Dar Chabab previously mentioned. Residential complexes such as the Asouk-adjacent housing complex and other new urban units have also been built to accommodate population growth.
Two major projects underway are the construction of a regional hospital and a large mosque, both situated in the growing southern zone of the town near the PAM area. These projects are considered significant for improving local healthcare and religious infrastructure.