Ayth Bouayach is a town in Al Hoceïma Province located in the region of Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco. Ayth Bouayach is the third largest town in Al Hoceima province. The inhabitants are of Riffian-Berber (Amazigh) origin. At the 2014 census, it had a population of 18,271.[1]

Ayth Bouayach
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Town
bni Bouayach in 2015
bni Bouayach in 2015
Ayth Bouayach is located in Morocco
Ayth Bouayach
Ayth Bouayach
Ayth Bouayach is located in Africa
Ayth Bouayach
Ayth Bouayach
Coordinates: 35°5′55″N 3°50′23″W / 35.09861°N 3.83972°W / 35.09861; -3.83972
Country Morocco
RegionTanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
ProvinceAl Hoceïma Province
Government
 • TypeMunicipal council
 • MayorSaid Akrouh
Area
 • Total10 sq mi (30 km2)
Elevation
130 ft (40 m)
Population
 (2014)
 • Total18,271
 • Density1,340/sq mi (516/km2)
Time zoneUTC+0 (WET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+1 (WEST)
ZIP code(s)
32050
Area code+212
Websitem-bnibouayach.com

Toponymy

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bni Buɛyac (in Arabic) or Ayth Buɛyac (in Riffian Berber) means "sons of Buɛyac".

Geography

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Ayth Bouayach is located in the region of Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima in Al Hoceima Province. Ayth bouayach borders the city Imzouren to the north and Rural Commune Nekkour with Tifarouine to the South. To the east it borders the Rual Commune of Louta. The city is connected through the highway M2.

Education

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There is offered some basic education in the city that consists of Primary, Secondary and High School. The city also offers a technical school or technical college with diploma in the fields of masonry, electricity and carpentry.

Healthcare

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The city of ayth Bouayach is served by a public and some private clinics.

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Azrou Zhi'tha is the name of the tallest mountain in this town and is a popular site for mountain hikes.

Transport

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Ayth Bouayach is served by taxi within the city and also connected with other cities.

Sport

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The city offers sport facilities.

References

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  1. ^ "GeoHive - Morocco extended population statistics". Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2017-03-17.