Oued Amlil
Oued Amlil
واد أمليل – ⴰⵙⵉⴼ ⴰⵎⵍⵉⵍ (Asif Amlil) | |
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Town | |
| Country | Morocco |
| Region | Fès-Meknès |
| Province | Taza |
| Population (2014) | |
• Total | 10,405 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+1 (WEST) |
Oued Amlil (Amazigh: Asif Amlil; Arabic: واد أمليل) 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.[1] A 2024 estimate places the population around 10,929.[2]
Etymology
[edit | edit source]The Arabic oued/wadi means “river,” while in Amazigh asif means “river” and amlil means “white.”[3][4]
Transport
[edit | edit source]Oued Amlil lies on the A2 Rabat–Oujda motorway, with its own interchange.[5]
The town has a railway station, locally known as La Gare. It serves regional train lines to Fès and beyond.[6]
National Route N6 also passes through, connecting Oued Amlil to Fès and Taza.
Neighborhoods
[edit | edit source]A distinctive neighborhood built around the train station—often referred to simply as La Gare (meaning "train station") by locals, regardless of language.
Demographics
[edit | edit source]- 2004: 8,246 inhabitants[7]
- 2014: 10,405 inhabitants (official census)
- 2024 (estimate): 10,929 inhabitants
Economy
[edit | edit source]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.[8]
A vibrant weekly souk on Tuesdays draws rural producers and local buyers.[9]
Infrastructure
[edit | edit source]Facilities include a Maison des Jeunes (Dar Chabab – دار شباب; English: House of Youth), a vocational center, community complex, and sports facilities, equipped with multiple soccer and basketball fields, as well as a library.[10]
Recent development projects in Oued Amlil have included upgrades to football fields and the creation of a basketball playground (currently operating under an inscription system) 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.
Culture
[edit | edit source]Annual cultural festivals often showcase traditional tbourida (Fantasia) equestrian performances.[11]
See also
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