City · Morocco
Beni Mellal
Beni Mellal is a city in north-central Morocco. It is the capital of the Béni Mellal-Khénifra Region and has a population of 192,676. It sits at the foot of Jbel Tassemit, next to the plains of Beni Amir. The modern town dates back to 1688, when Moulay Isma'il founded a kasbah (fort).
Good to know
- Population: 210,397.
- Founded: 1668.
- Timezone: Africa/Casablanca.