THE GHARB-CHRARDA-BENI HSSEN REGION
Overview of the region
The region of Gharb-Chrarda-Beni Hssen is located north west of Morocco and represents 1.6 % of the national territory. The region has an agricultural vocation and enjoys a strategic position at the crossroads of the main national infrastructures, and witnesses a continuous economic growth.
7,900 km²
2,000,000 inhabitants
Kenitra City
Strengths of the region
Geographical Location
The region of Gharb-Chrarda-Beni Hssen has a coastline of 140 km on the Atlantic Ocean, and is characterized by a Mediterranean climate. It enjoys a strategic position, as it is located:
- 100 km from the airport of Casablanca Mohamed V.
- 150 km from the port of Casablanca.
- 200 km from the port of Tanger-Med.
Infrastructures & potentials
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International proximity
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Optimal connection to all parts of Morocco
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Fishing ports
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An efficient rail link
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A skilled and available workforce
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A natural gas pipeline of 55 km with a capacity of 23.5 million cubic feet/day
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An efficient and specialized industrial area
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A water basin of over 6 M m3
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A developing tourism potential
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Source: Regional Investment Center of the Gharb-Chrarda-Beni Hssen region.
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Key figures
Area: 7 900 km²
Population: 2,000,000 inhabitants
Urbanization: 42 %