Sidi Boutayeb

Sidi Boutayeb is a small town and rural commune in Boulemane Province of the Fès-Meknès region of Morocco. At the time of the 2004 census, the commune had a total population of 9522 people living in 1705 households.[1]

Sidi Boutayeb
Rural commune and town
Sidi Boutayeb
Location in Morocco
Coordinates: 33.0262°N 4.0324°W / 33.0262; -4.0324
Country Morocco
RegionFès-Meknès
ProvinceBoulemane Province
Population
 (2004)
  Total9,522
Time zoneUTC+0 (WET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+1 (WEST)

Shrine (Zaouia)

Sidi Boutayeb is named after the shrine and tomb of sidi Abou Atayeb, a holy persona whom lived in the area, it is said that Sidi Abou Atayeb is a descendant of Moulay Idriss of Fes.

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References

  1. "Recensement général de la population et de l'habitat de 2004" (PDF). Haut-commissariat au Plan, Lavieeco.com. Retrieved 28 June 2012.
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