Mark Horner

Geography | Demographics | Education | Economy | Military
🇲🇦 Ben Guerir (بن ڭرير, ⴱⴻⵏ ⴳⵔⵉⵔ, Ben Grir) is a university town and military town that serves as the capital of Rehamna Province in central Morocco, in the Marrakesh-Safi region. it hosts Mohammed VI Polytechnic University and Ben Guerir Air Base. The city is known for the production of phosphate rock, OCP Group announced plans to make Ben Guerir into a green city. The city is in the territory of the Rahamna tribe.
Geography Ben Guerir lies in a semi-arid zone in central Morocco, north of Marrakesh. Its geographical location has historically made it a strategic centre within the Rehamna tribal territory and later a key node in national development strategies.
Demographics According to the 2014 Moroccan census, Ben Guerir had a population of 88,626 inhabitants, up from 62,693 in the 2004 census.

By 2024, the population had increased to 114,872, reflecting continued growth over the previous two decades.
Education Ben Guerir is home to Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), a major institution focusing on research, innovation, and sustainable development. The university played a central role in the city’s transformation into a knowledge and technology hub.

Additionally, the city hosts the Lycée Mohammed VI d'Excellence, a selective high school that also offers post-secondary preparatory classes for admission to elite universities, with a strong focus on science and engineering.

In December 2024, Ben Guerir was officially recognised as a UNESCO Learning City for its efforts in promoting inclusive education, lifelong learning, and sustainable urban development.
Economy The city is a major centre for the extraction and processing of phosphate rock, primarily operated by the OCP Group, one of the world's largest phosphate exporters.

In recent years, OCP has spearheaded efforts to develop Ben Guerir into a model green city, integrating sustainable urban planning and environmental practices.
Military Ben Guerir hosts the Ben Guerir Air Base, which has strategic importance and contributes to the city’s military character.

Africa/Casablanca/Marrakesh-Safi

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Ben Guerir has a population of over 114,872 people. Ben Guerir also forms the centre of the wider Rehamna Province which has a population of over 315,077 people.

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