Marrakesh–Safi facts for kids
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Marrakesh–Safi
مراكش آسفي (Arabic)
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 Marrakesh–Safi
Location in Morocco
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| Country | Morocco | |
| Capital | Marrakech | |
| Population
(2014 census)
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| • Total | 4,520,569 | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WET) | |
Marrakesh–Safi (also called Marrakech–Asfi) is a large and important region in Morocco. It is one of the country's twelve main regions. In 2014, about 4.5 million people lived here. The capital city of this region is Marrakesh, which is a famous and historic place.
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A Look Back: History of Marrakesh–Safi
How the Region Was Formed
The Marrakesh–Safi region was created in September 2015. It was formed by joining an older region called Marrakech–Tensift–El Haouz with two provinces. These provinces were Safi and Youssoufia. They used to be part of another region called Doukkala-Abda. This change helped to organize Morocco's regions better.
Recent Events: The 2023 Earthquake
In September 2023, the Marrakesh–Safi region experienced a strong earthquake. This natural event had a magnitude of 6.9. It caused a lot of damage and sadly affected many people. The earthquake led to a large number of people losing their lives or being injured. Many people around the world sent help to the region.
How the Region is Organized
The Marrakesh–Safi region is divided into smaller areas. These areas are called provinces and prefectures. Think of them like smaller districts within a big region. Each of these areas has its own local government. This helps to manage services and daily life for the people living there.
Provinces and Prefectures
Here are the main provinces and prefectures that make up the Marrakesh–Safi region:
- Prefecture of Marrakech
- Al Haouz Province
- Chichaoua Province
- El Kelâa des Sraghna Province
- Essaouira Province
- Rehamna Province
- Safi Province
- Youssoufia Province
