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Benslimane بن سليمان | |
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| Coordinates: [ ⚑ ] 33°37′N 7°7′W / 33.617°N 7.117°W | |
| Country | Morocco |
| Region | Casablanca-Settat |
| Province | Benslimane |
| Elevation | 233 m (764 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 57,101 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
Benslimane ( Arabic: بن سليمان) is a Moroccan city and the capital of Benslimane Province, Casablanca-Settat.
The city was founded by the French in 1907 during the campaign of Morocco, the military establishment was followed by the construction of a residential area for military that developed along the path to Bouznika.[2]
Located 60 km from Casablanca, the town is known for its dry climate and for hunting wild boar.
The city is divided into several areas such as: Bel Air District, Al Qods District, The Oaks District, Gardens District as well as other administrative and industrial areas.