Sidi Ouassay


Sidi Ouassay is a small town and rural commune in Chtouka-Aït Baha Province of the Souss-Massa region of Morocco. At the time of the 2024 census, the commune had a total population of 9,939 people living in 2,748 households.. Sidi Ouassay is located 3 km south of the coastal village of Sidi R'bat.

Demographics

In 2024, the commune had a total population of 9,939 people living in 2,748 households. Females constituted 48.1% of the population. 78.6% of the population reported Amazigh as their mother tongue, while Arabic was 20.8%. 42.2% were employed, with employment among men being 71% and women only 11.1%.

Economy

In 2024, 42.2% of the population over 15 years of age were employed, with employment among men being 71% and women only 11.1%. 16% of males and 21.7% of females received unemployment benefits. A very small number of men ran businesses, while most workers were self-employed or salaried. A significant number of women did domestic work.
Type of employmentTotalMaleFemale
Employer1.1%1.2%0.0%
Self-employed27.3%30.3%5.6%
Salaried65.0%64.5%69.3%
Domestic helper5.6%3.1%24.2%