Taounate Province

Taounate Province lies in the southern foothills of the Rif Mountains and forms part of the historical Jbala region. It is bordered by Chefchaouen Province to the north, Al Hoceïma Province to the northeast, Taza Province to the east, Sidi Kacem Province to the west, Ouezzane Province to the northwest, and Fes Prefecture to the south.

The landscape is characterized by a mix of mountainous terrain in the north and rolling hills in the south, with extensive agricultural land. The area is part of several river basins, including the Ouergha and Inaouen rivers.

Taounate Province was established in 1977 as part of Morocco’s administrative reorganization aimed at improving regional governance. The province takes its name from the town of Taounate, which serves as its administrative and economic center.

The local economy is largely based on agriculture, particularly cereal cultivation, olive growing, and livestock farming. Due to its predominantly rural character, the province has a relatively low level of industrialization.

Small-scale trade and local markets also play an important role in the economic life of the province.

Taounate Province is divided into a number of urban municipalities and rural communes, organized under several administrative circles and caïdats. The town of Taounate functions as the provincial capital and main administrative hub.

The province is divided administratively into the following:^[3]