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Administrative divisions Morocco, in 36 editions.
The entry for Morocco published Administrative divisions in 36 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 23 editions. Each is shown as published. Administrative divisions in every entry.
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Changed since 2024- 36 provinces (provinces, singular--province) and 2 municipalities* (wilayas, singular--wilaya);
- Agadir, Al Hoceima, Azilal, Beni Mellal, Ben Slimane, Boulemane, Casablanca*, Chaouen, El Jadida, El Kelaa des Srarhna, Er Rachidia, Essaouira, Fes, Figuig, Guelmim, Ifrane, Kenitra, Khemisset, Khenifra, Khouribga, Laayoune, Marrakech, Meknes, Nador, Ouarzazate, Oujda, Rabat-Sale*, Safi, Settat, Sidi Kacem, Tanger, Tan-Tan, Taounate, Taroudannt, Tata, Taza, Tetouan, Tiznit
36 provinces (provinces, singular--province) and 2 municipalities* (wilayas, singular--wilaya); Agadir, Al Hoceima, Azilal, Beni Mellal, Ben Slimane, Boulemane, Casablanca*, Chaouen, El Jadida, El Kelaa des Srarhna, Er Rachidia, Essaouira, Fes, Figuig, Guelmim, Ifrane, Kenitra, Khemisset, Khenifra, Khouribga, Laayoune, Marrakech, Meknes, Nador, Ouarzazate, Oujda, Rabat-Sale*, Safi, Settat, Sidi Kacem, Tanger, Tan-Tan, Taounate, Taroudannt, Tata, Taza, Tetouan, Tiznit
37 provinces (aqalim, singular--iqlim) and 5 municipalities* (wilayat, singular--wilayah);
- Agadir,
- Al Hoceima,
- Azilal,
- Beni Mellal,
- Ben Slimane,
- Boulemane,
- Casablanca*,
- Chaouen,
- El Jadida,
- El Kelaa des Srarhna,
- Er Rachidia,
- Essaouira,
- Fes,
- Fes*,
- Figuig,
- Guelmim,
- Ifrane,
- Kenitra,
- Khemisset,
- Khenifra,
- Khouribga,
- Laayoune,
- Larache,
- Marrakech,
- Marrakech*,
- Meknes,
- Meknes*,
- Nador,
- Ouarzazate,
- Oujda,
- Rabat-Sale*,
- Safi,
- Settat,
- Sidi Kacem,
- Tanger,
- Tan-Tan,
- Taounate,
- Taroudannt,
- Tata,
- Taza,
- Tetouan,
- Tiznit
36 37 provinces (provinces, singular--province) (aqalim, singular--iqlim) and 2 5 municipalities* (wilayas, singular--wilaya); (wilayat, singular--wilayah); Agadir, Al Hoceima, Azilal, Beni Mellal, Ben Slimane, Boulemane, Casablanca*, Chaouen, El Jadida, El Kelaa des Srarhna, Er Rachidia, Essaouira, Fes, Fes*, Figuig, Guelmim, Ifrane, Kenitra, Khemisset, Khenifra, Khouribga, Laayoune, Larache, Marrakech, Marrakech*, Meknes, Meknes*, Nador, Ouarzazate, Oujda, Rabat-Sale*, Safi, Settat, Sidi Kacem, Tanger, Tan-Tan, Taounate, Taroudannt, Tata, Taza, Tetouan, Tiznit
37 provinces and 5 municipalities* (wilayas, singular - wilaya);
- Agadir,
- Al Hoceima,
- Azilal,
- Beni Mellal,
- Ben Slimane,
- Boulemane,
- Casablanca*,
- Chaouen,
- El Jadida,
- El Kelaa des Srarhna,
- Er Rachidia,
- Essaouira,
- Fes,
- Fes*,
- Figuig,
- Guelmim,
- Ifrane,
- Kenitra,
- Khemisset,
- Khenifra,
- Khouribga,
- Laayoune,
- Larache,
- Marrakech,
- Marrakech*,
- Meknes,
- Meknes*,
- Nador,
- Ouarzazate,
- Oujda,
- Rabat-Sale*,
- Safi,
- Settat,
- Sidi Kacem,
- Tanger,
- Tan-Tan,
- Taounate,
- Taroudannt,
- Tata,
- Taza,
- Tetouan,
- Tiznit
37 provinces (aqalim, singular--iqlim) and 5 municipalities* (wilayat, singular--wilayah); (wilayas, singular - wilaya); Agadir, Al
Hoceima, Azilal, Beni Mellal, Ben Slimane, Boulemane, Casablanca*, Chaouen,
El Jadida, El Kelaa des Srarhna, Er Rachidia, Essaouira, Fes, Fes*, Figuig,
Guelmim, Ifrane, Kenitra, Khemisset, Khenifra, Khouribga, Laayoune, Larache,
Marrakech, Marrakech*, Meknes, Meknes*, Nador, Ouarzazate, Oujda,
Rabat-Sale*, Safi, Settat, Sidi Kacem, Tanger, Tan-Tan, Taounate,
Taroudannt, Tata, Taza, Tetouan, Tiznit
- 37 provinces and 5 municipalities* (wilayas, singular - wilaya);
- Agadir, Al, Hoceima, Azilal, Marrakech, Marrakech*, Meknes, Meknes*, Nador, Ouarzazate, Oujda,, Rabat-Sale*, Safi, Settat,, Taroudannt, Tata, Taza, Tetouan, Tiznit
37 provinces and 5 municipalities* (wilayas, singular - wilaya); Agadir, AlAl, Hoceima, Azilal, Beni Mellal, Ben Slimane, Boulemane, Casablanca*, Chaouen,El Jadida, El Kelaa des Srarhna, Er Rachidia, Essaouira, Fes, Fes*, Figuig,Marrakech, Marrakech*, Meknes, Meknes*, Nador, Ouarzazate,
Guelmim, Ifrane, Kenitra, Khemisset, Khenifra, Khouribga, Laayoune, Larache,Oujda,Oujda,, Rabat-Sale*, Safi, Settat, Sidi Kacem, Tanger, Tan-Tan, Taounate, Settat,,
Taroudannt, Tata, Taza, Tetouan, Tiznit
37 provinces and 5 municipalities* (wilayas, singular - wilaya);
- Agadir,
- Al Hoceima,
- Azilal,
- Beni Mellal,
- Ben Slimane,
- Boulemane,
- Casablanca*,
- Chaouen,
- El Jadida,
- El Kelaa des Srarhna,
- Er Rachidia,
- Essaouira,
- Fes,
- Fes*,
- Figuig,
- Guelmim,
- Ifrane,
- Kenitra,
- Khemisset,
- Khenifra,
- Khouribga,
- Laayoune,
- Larache,
- Marrakech,
- Marrakech*,
- Meknes,
- Meknes*,
- Nador,
- Ouarzazate,
- Oujda,
- Rabat-Sale*,
- Safi,
- Settat,
- Sidi Kacem,
- Tanger,
- Tan-Tan,
- Taounate,
- Taroudannt,
- Tata,
- Taza,
- Tetouan,
- Tiznit
37 provinces and 5 municipalities* (wilayas, singular - wilaya);
Agadir, Al, Al Hoceima, Azilal, Beni Mellal, Ben Slimane, Boulemane,
Casablanca*, Chaouen, El Jadida, El Kelaa des Srarhna, Er Rachidia,
Essaouira, Fes, Fes*, Figuig, Guelmim, Ifrane, Kenitra, Khemisset,
Khenifra, Khouribga, Laayoune, Larache, Marrakech, Marrakech*, Meknes,
Meknes*, Nador, Ouarzazate, Oujda,, Oujda, Rabat-Sale*, Safi, Settat,, Settat, Sidi
Kacem, Tanger, Tan-Tan, Taounate, Taroudannt, Tata, Taza, Tetouan,
Tiznit
36 provinces and 5 wilayas*;
- Agadir,
- Al Hoceima,
- Assa-Zag,
- Azilal,
- Beni Mellal,
- Ben Slimane,
- Boulemane,
- Casablanca*,
- Chaouen,
- El Jadida,
- El Kelaa des Sraghna,
- Er Rachidia,
- Essaouira,
- Es Smara,
- Fes*,
- Figuig,
- Guelmim,
- Ifrane,
- Kenitra,
- Khemisset,
- Khenifra,
- Khouribga,
- Laayoune,
- Larache,
- Marrakech*,
- Meknes*,
- Nador,
- Ouarzazate,
- Oujda,
- Rabat-Sale*,
- Safi,
- Settat,
- Sidi Kacem,
- Tanger,
- Tan-Tan,
- Taounate,
- Taroudannt,
- Tata,
- Taza,
- Tetouan,
- Tiznit
37 36 provinces and 5 municipalities* (wilayas, singular - wilaya);wilayas*; Agadir, Al
Hoceima, Assa-Zag, Azilal, Beni Mellal, Ben Slimane, Boulemane,
Casablanca*, Chaouen, El Jadida, El Kelaa des Srarhna, Sraghna, Er Rachidia,
Essaouira, Fes, Es Smara, Fes*, Figuig, Guelmim, Ifrane, Kenitra, Khemisset,
Khemisset, Khenifra, Khouribga, Laayoune, Larache, Marrakech, Marrakech*, Meknes,
Meknes*, Nador, Ouarzazate, Oujda, Rabat-Sale*, Safi, Settat, Sidi
Kacem, Tanger, Tan-Tan, Taounate, Taroudannt, Tata, Taza, Tetouan,
Tiznit
36 provinces and 5 wilayas*;
- Agadir,
- Al Hoceima,
- Assa-Zag,
- Azilal,
- Beni Mellal,
- Ben Slimane,
- Boulemane,
- Casablanca*,
- Chaouen,
- El Jadida,
- El Kelaa des Srarhna,
- Er Rachidia,
- Essaouira,
- Es Smara,
- Fes*,
- Figuig,
- Guelmim,
- Ifrane,
- Kenitra,
- Khemisset,
- Khenifra,
- Khouribga,
- Laayoune,
- Larache,
- Marrakech*,
- Meknes*,
- Nador,
- Ouarzazate,
- Oujda,
- Rabat-Sale*,
- Safi,
- Settat,
- Sidi Kacem,
- Tanger,
- Tan-Tan,
- Taounate,
- Taroudannt,
- Tata,
- Taza,
- Tetouan,
- Tiznit
36 provinces and 5 wilayas*; Agadir, Al
Hoceima, Assa-Zag, Azilal, Beni Mellal, Ben Slimane, Boulemane,
Casablanca*, Chaouen, El Jadida, El Kelaa des Sraghna, Srarhna, Er Rachidia,
Essaouira, Es Smara, Fes*, Figuig, Guelmim, Ifrane, Kenitra,
Khemisset, Khenifra, Khouribga, Laayoune, Larache, Marrakech*,
Meknes*, Nador, Ouarzazate, Oujda, Rabat-Sale*, Safi, Settat, Sidi
Kacem, Tanger, Tan-Tan, Taounate, Taroudannt, Tata, Taza, Tetouan,
Tiznit
36 provinces and 5 wilayas*;
- Agadir,
- Al Hoceima,
- Assa-Zag,
- Azilal,
- Beni Mellal,
- Ben Slimane,
- Boulemane,
- Casablanca*,
- Chaouen,
- El Jadida,
- El Kelaa des Srarhna,
- Er Rachidia,
- Essaouira,
- Es Smara,
- Fes*,
- Figuig,
- Guelmim,
- Ifrane,
- Kenitra,
- Khemisset,
- Khenifra,
- Khouribga,
- Laayoune,
- Larache,
- Marrakech*,
- Meknes*,
- Nador,
- Ouarzazate,
- Oujda,
- Rabat-Sale*,
- Safi,
- Settat,
- Sidi Kacem,
- Tanger,
- Tan-Tan,
- Taounate,
- Taroudannt,
- Tata,
- Taza,
- Tetouan,
- Tiznit
note : decentralization/regionalization law passed by the legislature in March 1997 creating many new provinces/regions; specific details and scope of the reorganization not yet available
36 provinces and 5 wilayas*; Agadir, Al
Hoceima, Assa-Zag, Azilal, Beni Mellal, Ben Slimane, Boulemane,
Casablanca*, Chaouen, El Jadida, El Kelaa des Srarhna, Er Rachidia,
Essaouira, Es Smara, Fes*, Figuig, Guelmim, Ifrane, Kenitra,
Khemisset, Khenifra, Khouribga, Laayoune, Larache, Marrakech*,
Meknes*, Nador, Ouarzazate, Oujda, Rabat-Sale*, Safi, Settat, Sidi
Kacem, Tanger, Tan-Tan, Taounate, Taroudannt, Tata, Taza, Tetouan,
Tiznit
note : decentralization/regionalization law passed by the legislature
in March 1997 creating many new provinces/regions; specific details
and scope of the reorganization not yet available
37 provinces and 2 wilayas*;
- Agadir,
- Al Hoceima,
- Azilal,
- Beni Mellal,
- Ben Slimane,
- Boulemane,
- Casablanca*,
- Chaouen,
- El Jadida,
- El Kelaa des Srarhna,
- Er Rachidia,
- Essaouira,
- Fes,
- Figuig,
- Guelmim,
- Ifrane,
- Kenitra,
- Khemisset,
- Khenifra,
- Khouribga,
- Laayoune,
- Larache,
- Marrakech,
- Meknes,
- Nador,
- Ouarzazate,
- Oujda,
- Rabat-Sale*,
- Safi,
- Settat,
- Sidi Kacem,
- Tanger,
- Tan-Tan,
- Taounate,
- Taroudannt,
- Tata,
- Taza,
- Tetouan,
- Tiznit
note: three additional provinces of Ad Dakhla (Oued Eddahab), Boujdour, and Es Smara as well as parts of Tan-Tan and Laayoune fall within Moroccan-claimed Western Sahara; decentralization/regionalization law passed by the legislature in March 1997 creating many new provinces/regions; specific details and scope of the reorganization not yet available
36 37 provinces and 5 2 wilayas*; Agadir, Al
Hoceima, Assa-Zag, Azilal, Beni Mellal, Ben Slimane, Boulemane,
Chaouen, El Jadida, El Kelaa des Srarhna, Er Rachidia,Es Smara, Fes*, Fes,
Figuig, Guelmim, Ifrane, Kenitra,
Laayoune, Larache, Marrakech*, Marrakech, Meknes, Nador, Ouarzazate, Oujda,
Meknes*,
Rabat-Sale*, Safi, Settat, Sidi
Taroudannt, Tata, Taza, Tetouan,note : note: three additional provinces of Ad Dakhla (Oued Eddahab),
Boujdour, and Es Smara as well as parts of Tan-Tan and Laayoune fall
within Moroccan-claimed Western Sahara;
decentralization/regionalization law passed by the legislature
March 1997 creating many new provinces/regions; specific details
scope of the reorganization not yet available
37 provinces and 2 wilayas*;
- Agadir,
- Al Hoceima,
- Azilal,
- Beni Mellal,
- Ben Slimane,
- Boulemane,
- Casablanca*,
- Chaouen,
- El Jadida,
- El Kelaa des Srarhna,
- Er Rachidia,
- Essaouira,
- Fes,
- Figuig,
- Guelmim,
- Ifrane,
- Kenitra,
- Khemisset,
- Khenifra,
- Khouribga,
- Laayoune,
- Larache,
- Marrakech,
- Meknes,
- Nador,
- Ouarzazate,
- Oujda,
- Rabat-Sale*,
- Safi,
- Settat,
- Sidi Kacem,
- Tanger,
- Tan-Tan,
- Taounate,
- Taroudannt,
- Tata,
- Taza,
- Tetouan,
- Tiznit
note: three additional provinces of Ad Dakhla (Oued Eddahab), Boujdour, and Es Smara as well as parts of Tan-Tan and Laayoune fall within Moroccan-claimed Western Sahara; decentralization/regionalization law passed by the legislature in March 1997 creating many new provinces/regions; specific details and scope of the reorganization not yet available
37 provinces and 2 wilayas*; Agadir, Al
Hoceima, Azilal, Beni Mellal, Ben Slimane, Boulemane, Casablanca*,
Chaouen, El Jadida, El Kelaa des Srarhna, Er Rachidia, Essaouira, Fes,
Fes, Figuig, Guelmim, Ifrane, Kenitra, Khemisset, Khenifra, Khouribga,
Khouribga, Laayoune, Larache, Marrakech, Meknes, Nador, Ouarzazate, Oujda,
Oujda, Rabat-Sale*, Safi, Settat, Sidi Kacem, Tanger, Tan-Tan, Taounate,
Taounate, Taroudannt, Tata, Taza, Tetouan, Tiznit
note: three additional provinces of Ad Dakhla (Oued Eddahab),
Boujdour, and Es Smara as well as parts of Tan-Tan and Laayoune fall
within Moroccan-claimed Western Sahara;
decentralization/regionalization law passed by the legislature in
March 1997 creating many new provinces/regions; specific details and
scope of the reorganization not yet available
37 provinces and 2 wilayas*;
- Agadir,
- Al Hoceima,
- Azilal,
- Beni Mellal,
- Ben Slimane,
- Boulemane,
- Casablanca*,
- Chaouen,
- El Jadida,
- El Kelaa des Srarhna,
- Er Rachidia,
- Essaouira,
- Fes,
- Figuig,
- Guelmim,
- Ifrane,
- Kenitra,
- Khemisset,
- Khenifra,
- Khouribga,
- Laayoune,
- Larache,
- Marrakech,
- Meknes,
- Nador,
- Ouarzazate,
- Oujda,
- Rabat-Sale*,
- Safi,
- Settat,
- Sidi Kacem,
- Tanger,
- Tan-Tan,
- Taounate,
- Taroudannt,
- Tata,
- Taza,
- Tetouan,
- Tiznit
note: three additional provinces of Ad Dakhla (Oued Eddahab), Boujdour, and Es Smara as well as parts of Tan-Tan and Laayoune fall within Moroccan-claimed Western Sahara; decentralization/regionalization law passed by the legislature in March 1997 creating many new provinces/regions; specific details and scope of the reorganization not yet available
37 provinces and 2 wilayas*; Agadir, Al
note: three additional provinces of Ad Dakhla (Oued Eddahab),
37 provinces and 2 wilayas*; Agadir, Al Hoceima, Azilal, Beni Mellal, Ben Slimane, Boulemane, Casablanca*, Chaouen, El Jadida, El Kelaa des Srarhna, Er Rachidia, Essaouira, Fes, Figuig, Guelmim, Ifrane, Kenitra, Khemisset, Khenifra, Khouribga, Laayoune, Larache, Marrakech, Meknes, Nador, Ouarzazate, Oujda, Rabat-Sale*, Safi, Settat, Sidi Kacem, Tanger, Tan-Tan, Taounate, Taroudannt, Tata, Taza, Tetouan, Tiznit note: three additional provinces of Ad Dakhla (Oued Eddahab), Boujdour, and Es Smara as well as parts of Tan-Tan and Laayoune fall within Moroccan-claimed Western Sahara; decentralization/regionalization law passed by the legislature in March 1997 creating many new provinces/regions; specific details and scope of the reorganization not yet available
37 provinces and 2 wilayas*; Agadir, Al Hoceima, Azilal, Beni Mellal, Ben Slimane, Boulemane, Casablanca*, Chaouen, El Jadida, El Kelaa des Srarhna, Er Rachidia, Essaouira, Fes, Figuig, Guelmim, Ifrane, Kenitra, Khemisset, Khenifra, Khouribga, Laayoune, Larache, Marrakech, Meknes, Nador, Ouarzazate, Oujda, Rabat-Sale*, Safi, Settat, Sidi Kacem, Tanger, Tan-Tan, Taounate, Taroudannt, Tata, Taza, Tetouan, Tiznit
37 provinces and 2 wilayas*;
- Agadir,
- Al Hoceima,
- Azilal,
- Beni Mellal,
- Ben Slimane,
- Boulemane,
- Casablanca*,
- Chaouen,
- El Jadida,
- El Kelaa des Sraghna,
- Er Rachidia,
- Essaouira,
- Fes,
- Figuig,
- Guelmim,
- Ifrane,
- Kenitra,
- Khemisset,
- Khenifra,
- Khouribga,
- Laayoune,
- Larache,
- Marrakech,
- Meknes,
- Nador,
- Ouarzazate,
- Oujda,
- Rabat-Sale*,
- Safi,
- Settat,
- Sidi Kacem,
- Tanger,
- Tan-Tan,
- Taounate,
- Taroudannt,
- Tata,
- Taza,
- Tetouan,
- Tiznit
note: three additional provinces of Ad Dakhla (Oued Eddahab), Boujdour, and Es Smara as well as parts of Tan-Tan and Laayoune fall within Moroccan-claimed Western Sahara; decentralization/regionalization law passed by the legislature in March 1997 created many new provinces/regions; specific details and scope of the reorganization not yet available
37 provinces and 2 wilayas*; Agadir, Al Hoceima, Azilal, Beni Mellal, Ben Slimane, Boulemane, Casablanca*, Chaouen, El Jadida, El Kelaa des Srarhna, Sraghna, Er Rachidia, Essaouira, Fes, Figuig, Guelmim, Ifrane, Kenitra, Khemisset, Khenifra, Khouribga, Laayoune, Larache, Marrakech, Meknes, Nador, Ouarzazate, Oujda, Rabat-Sale*, Safi, Settat, Sidi Kacem, Tanger, Tan-Tan, Taounate, Taroudannt, Tata, Taza, Tetouan, Tiznit
note: three additional provinces of Ad Dakhla (Oued Eddahab), Boujdour, and Es Smara as well as parts of Tan-Tan and Laayoune fall within Moroccan-claimed Western Sahara; decentralization/regionalization law passed by the legislature in March 1997 creating created many new provinces/regions; specific details and scope of the reorganization not yet available
- 37 provinces and 2 wilayas*;
- Agadir, Al Hoceima, Azilal, Beni Mellal, Ben Slimane, Boulemane, Casablanca*, Chaouen, El Jadida, El Kelaa des Sraghna, Er Rachidia, Essaouira, Fes, Figuig, Guelmim, Ifrane, Kenitra, Khemisset, Khenifra, Khouribga, Laayoune, Larache, Marrakech, Meknes, Nador, Ouarzazate, Oujda, Rabat-Sale*, Safi, Settat, Sidi Kacem, Tanger, Tan-Tan, Taounate, Taroudannt, Tata, Taza, Tetouan, Tiznit;
- three additional provinces of Ad Dakhla (Oued Eddahab), Boujdour, and Es Smara as well as parts of Tan-Tan and Laayoune fall within Moroccan-claimed Western Sahara
note: as part of a 1997 decentralization/regionalization law passed by the legislature 16 new regions (provided below) were created although full details and scope of the reorganization are limited : Casablanca, Chaouia-Ourdigha, Doukkala-Abda, Fes-Boulmane, Gharb-Chrarda-Beni Hssen, Guelmim-Es Smara, Laayoune-Boujdour-Sakia El Hamra, Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz, Meknes-Tafilalet, Oriental, Oued Eddahab-Lagouira, Rabat-Sale-Zemmour-Zaer, Souss-Massa-Draa, Tadla-Azilal, Tangier-Tetouan, Taza-Al Hoceima-Taounate
37 provinces and 2 wilayas*; Agadir, Al Hoceima, Azilal, Beni Mellal, Ben Slimane, Boulemane, Casablanca*, Chaouen, El Jadida, El Kelaa des Sraghna, Er Rachidia, Essaouira, Fes, Figuig, Guelmim, Ifrane, Kenitra, Khemisset, Khenifra, Khouribga, Laayoune, Larache, Marrakech, Meknes, Nador, Ouarzazate, Oujda, Rabat-Sale*, Safi, Settat, Sidi Kacem, Tanger, Tan-Tan, Taounate, Taroudannt, Tata, Taza, Tetouan, Tiznit Tiznit; three additional provinces of Ad Dakhla (Oued Eddahab), Boujdour, and Es Smara as well as parts of Tan-Tan and Laayoune fall within Moroccan-claimed Western
note:Sahara; Sahara
note: as part of a 1997 decentralization/regionalization law passed by the legislature in March 1997 created many 16 new provinces/regions; specific regions (provided below) were created although full details and scope of the reorganization not yet available are limited : Casablanca, Chaouia-Ourdigha, Doukkala-Abda, Fes-Boulmane, Gharb-Chrarda-Beni Hssen, Guelmim-Es Smara, Laayoune-Boujdour-Sakia El Hamra, Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz, Meknes-Tafilalet, Oriental, Oued Eddahab-Lagouira, Rabat-Sale-Zemmour-Zaer, Souss-Massa-Draa, Tadla-Azilal, Tangier-Tetouan, Taza-Al Hoceima-Taounate
16 regions: Casablanca, Chaouia-Ourdigha, Doukkala-Abda, Fes-Boulmane, Gharb-Chrarda-Beni Hssen, Guelmim-Es Smara, Laayoune-Boujdour-Sakia El Hamra, Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz, Meknes-Tafilalet, Oriental, Oued Eddahab-Lagouira, Rabat-Sale-Zemmour-Zaer, Souss-Massa-Draa, Tadla-Azilal, Tangier-Tetouan, Taza-Al Hoceima-Taounate
Rewritten: too little of the 2003 text remains to mark the changes.
16 regions: Casablanca, Chaouia-Ourdigha, Doukkala-Abda, Fes-Boulmane, Gharb-Chrarda-Beni Hssen, Guelmim-Es Smara, Laayoune-Boujdour-Sakia El Hamra, Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz, Meknes-Tafilalet, Oriental, Oued Eddahab-Lagouira, Rabat-Sale-Zemmour-Zaer, Souss-Massa-Draa, Tadla-Azilal, Tangier-Tetouan, Taza-Al Hoceima-Taounate
14 regions: Grand Casablanca, Chaouia-Ouardigha, Doukkala-Abda, Fes-Boulemane, Gharb-Chrarda-Beni Hssen, Guelmim-Es Smara, Marrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz, Meknes-Tafilalet, Oriental, Rabat-Sale-Zemmour-Zaer, Souss-Massa-Draa, Tadla-Azilal, Tanger-Tetouan, Taza-Al Hoceima-Taounate
note: Morocco claims the territory of Western Sahara, the political status of which is considered undetermined by the United States Government; one additional region, Oued Eddahab-Lagouira, falls entirely within Western Sahara; another region, Laayoune-Boujdour-Sahia El Hamra, falls mostly within Western Sahara; a small portion of this region, in the southwestern part of the country, falls within Moroccan-administered territory as recognized by the United States; the province of Guelmim-Es Smara lies in both entities
Rewritten: too little of the 2004 text remains to mark the changes.
14 regions: Grand Casablanca, Chaouia-Ouardigha, Doukkala-Abda, Fes-Boulemane, Gharb-Chrarda-Beni Hssen, Guelmim-Es Smara, Marrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz, Meknes-Tafilalet, Oriental, Rabat-Sale-Zemmour-Zaer, Souss-Massa-Draa, Tadla-Azilal, Tanger-Tetouan, Taza-Al Hoceima-Taounate
note: Morocco claims the territory of Western Sahara, the political status of which is considered undetermined by the United States Government; one additional region, Oued Eddahab-Lagouira, falls entirely within Western Sahara; another region, Laayoune-Boujdour-Sahia El Hamra, falls mostly within Western Sahara; a small portion of this region, in the southwestern part of the country, falls within Moroccan-administered territory as recognized by the United States; the province of Guelmim-Es Smara lies in both entities
The same text in 3 editions, 2006 to 2008.
15 regions;
- Grand Casablanca,
- Chaouia-Ouardigha,
- Doukkala-Abda,
- Fes-Boulemane,
- Gharb-Chrarda-Beni Hssen,
- Guelmim-Es Smara,
- Laayoune-Boujdour-Sakia El Hamra,
- Marrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz,
- Meknes-Tafilalet,
- Oriental,
- Rabat-Sale-Zemmour-Zaer,
- Souss-Massa-Draa,
- Tadla-Azilal,
- Tanger-Tetouan,
- Taza-Al Hoceima-Taounate
note: Morocco claims the territory of Western Sahara, the political status of which is considered undetermined by the US Government; portions of the regions Guelmim-Es Smara and Laayoune-Boujdour-Sakia El Hamra as claimed by Morocco lie within Western Sahara; Morocco claims another region, Oued Eddahab-Lagouira, which falls entirely within Western Sahara
14 regions: 15 regions; Grand Casablanca, Chaouia-Ouardigha, Doukkala-Abda, Fes-Boulemane, Gharb-Chrarda-Beni Hssen, Guelmim-Es Smara, Laayoune-Boujdour-Sakia El Hamra, Marrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz, Meknes-Tafilalet, Oriental, Rabat-Sale-Zemmour-Zaer, Souss-Massa-Draa, Tadla-Azilal, Tanger-Tetouan, Taza-Al Hoceima-Taounate
note: Morocco claims the territory of Western Sahara, the political status of which is considered undetermined by the United States US Government; one additional region, Oued Eddahab-Lagouira, falls entirely portions of the regions Guelmim-Es Smara and Laayoune-Boujdour-Sakia El Hamra as claimed by Morocco lie within Western Sahara; Morocco claims another region, Laayoune-Boujdour-Sahia El Hamra, Oued Eddahab-Lagouira, which falls mostly entirely within Western Sahara; a small portion of this region, in the southwestern part of the country, falls within Moroccan-administered territory as recognized by the United States; the province of Guelmim-Es Smara lies in both entities Sahara
15 regions;
- Grand Casablanca,
- Chaouia-Ouardigha,
- Doukkala-Abda,
- Fes-Boulemane,
- Gharb-Chrarda-Beni Hssen,
- Guelmim-Es Smara,
- Laayoune-Boujdour-Sakia El Hamra,
- Marrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz,
- Meknes-Tafilalet,
- Oriental,
- Rabat-Sale-Zemmour-Zaer,
- Souss-Massa-Draa,
- Tadla-Azilal,
- Tanger-Tetouan,
- Taza-Al Hoceima-Taounate
note: Morocco claims the territory of Western Sahara, the political status of which is considered undetermined by the US Government; portions of the regions Guelmim-Es Smara and Laayoune-Boujdour-Sakia El Hamra as claimed by Morocco lie within Western Sahara; Morocco also claims Oued Eddahab-Lagouira, another region which falls entirely within Western Sahara
15 regions; Grand Casablanca, Chaouia-Ouardigha, Doukkala-Abda, Fes-Boulemane, Gharb-Chrarda-Beni Hssen, Guelmim-Es Smara, Laayoune-Boujdour-Sakia El Hamra, Marrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz, Meknes-Tafilalet, Oriental, Rabat-Sale-Zemmour-Zaer, Souss-Massa-Draa, Tadla-Azilal, Tanger-Tetouan, Taza-Al Hoceima-Taounate
note:
Morocco claims the territory of Western Sahara, the political status of which is considered undetermined by the US Government; portions of the regions Guelmim-Es Smara and Laayoune-Boujdour-Sakia El Hamra as claimed by Morocco lie within Western Sahara; Morocco also claims another region, Oued Eddahab-Lagouira, another region which falls entirely within Western Sahara
The same text in 5 editions, 2010 to 2014.
15 regions;
- Grand Casablanca,
- Chaouia-Ouardigha,
- Doukkala-Abda,
- Fes-Boulemane,
- Gharb-Chrarda-Beni Hssen,
- Guelmim-Es Smara,
- Laayoune-Boujdour-Sakia El Hamra,
- Marrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz,
- Meknes-Tafilalet,
- Oriental,
- Rabat-Sale-Zemmour-Zaer,
- Souss-Massa-Draa,
- Tadla-Azilal,
- Tanger-Tetouan,
- Taza-Al Hoceima-Taounate
note: Morocco claims the territory of Western Sahara, the political status of which is considered undetermined by the US Government; portions of the regions Guelmim-Es Smara and Laayoune-Boujdour-Sakia El Hamra as claimed by Morocco lie within Western Sahara; Morocco also claims Oued Eddahab-Lagouira, another region that falls entirely within Western Sahara
15 regions; Grand Casablanca, Chaouia-Ouardigha, Doukkala-Abda, Fes-Boulemane, Gharb-Chrarda-Beni Hssen, Guelmim-Es Smara, Laayoune-Boujdour-Sakia El Hamra, Marrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz, Meknes-Tafilalet, Oriental, Rabat-Sale-Zemmour-Zaer, Souss-Massa-Draa, Tadla-Azilal, Tanger-Tetouan, Taza-Al Hoceima-Taounate
note:
Morocco claims the territory of Western Sahara, the political status of which is considered undetermined by the US Government; portions of the regions Guelmim-Es Smara and Laayoune-Boujdour-Sakia El Hamra as claimed by Morocco lie within Western Sahara; Morocco also claims Oued Eddahab-Lagouira, another region which that falls entirely within Western Sahara
15 regions;
- Grand Casablanca,
- Chaouia-Ouardigha,
- Doukkala-Abda,
- Fes-Boulemane,
- Gharb-Chrarda-Beni Hssen,
- Guelmim-Es Smara,
- Laayoune-Boujdour-Sakia El Hamra,
- Marrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz,
- Meknes-Tafilalet,
- Oriental,
- Rabat-Sale-Zemmour-Zaer,
- Souss-Massa-Draa,
- Tadla-Azilal,
- Tanger-Tetouan,
- Taza-Al Hoceima-Taounate
note: Morocco claims the territory of Western Sahara, the political status of which is considered undetermined by the US Government; portions of the regions Guelmim-Es Smara and Laayoune-Boujdour-Sakia El Hamra as claimed by Morocco lie within Western Sahara; Morocco also claims Oued Eddahab-Lagouira, another region that falls entirely within Western Sahara; as of April 2015, Morocco’s parliament was examining legislation to reduce the number of regions from 16 to 12 under its “advanced regionalization” plan
15 regions; Grand Casablanca, Chaouia-Ouardigha, Doukkala-Abda, Fes-Boulemane, Gharb-Chrarda-Beni Hssen, Guelmim-Es Smara, Laayoune-Boujdour-Sakia El Hamra, Marrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz, Meknes-Tafilalet, Oriental, Rabat-Sale-Zemmour-Zaer, Souss-Massa-Draa, Tadla-Azilal, Tanger-Tetouan, Taza-Al Hoceima-Taounate
note:Sahara Sahara; as of April 2015, Morocco’s parliament was examining legislation to reduce the number of regions from 16 to 12 under its “advanced regionalization” plan
The same text in 4 editions, 2016 to 2019.
11 regions (recognized);
- Beni Mellal-Khenifra,
- Casablanca-Settat,
- Draa-Tafilalet,
- Fes-Meknes,
- Guelmim-Oued Noun,
- Laayoune-Sakia al Hamra,
- Oriental,
- Marrakech-Safi,
- Rabat-Sale-Kenitra,
- Souss-Massa,
- Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
note: Morocco claims the territory of Western Sahara, the political status of which is considered undetermined by the US Government; portions of the regions Guelmim-Oued Noun and Laayoune-Sakia al Hamra as claimed by Morocco lie within Western Sahara; Morocco also claims a 12th region, Dakhla-Oued ed Dahab, that falls entirely within Western Sahara
15 regions; Grand Casablanca, Chaouia-Ouardigha, Doukkala-Abda, Fes-Boulemane, Gharb-Chrarda-Beni Hssen, Guelmim-Es Smara, Laayoune-Boujdour-Sakia El 11 regions (recognized); Beni Mellal-Khenifra, Casablanca-Settat, Draa-Tafilalet, Fes-Meknes, Guelmim-Oued Noun, Laayoune-Sakia al Hamra, Marrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz, Meknes-Tafilalet, Oriental, Rabat-Sale-Zemmour-Zaer, Souss-Massa-Draa, Tadla-Azilal, Tanger-Tetouan, Taza-Al Hoceima-Taounate Marrakech-Safi, Rabat-Sale-Kenitra, Souss-Massa, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
note: Morocco claims the territory of Western Sahara, the political status of which is considered undetermined by the US Government; portions of the regions Guelmim-Es Smara Guelmim-Oued Noun and Laayoune-Boujdour-Sakia El Laayoune-Sakia al Hamra as claimed by Morocco lie within Western Sahara; Morocco also claims Oued Eddahab-Lagouira, another region a 12th region, Dakhla-Oued ed Dahab, that falls entirely within Western Sahara; as of April 2015, Morocco’s parliament was examining legislation to reduce the number of regions from 16 to 12 under its “advanced regionalization” plan Sahara
11 regions (recognized);
- Beni Mellal-Khenifra,
- Casablanca-Settat,
- Draa-Tafilalet,
- Fes-Meknes,
- Guelmim-Oued Noun,
- Laayoune-Sakia al Hamra,
- Oriental,
- Marrakech-Safi,
- Rabat-Sale-Kenitra,
- Souss-Massa,
- Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
note: Effective 10 December 2020, the US government recognizes the sovereignty of Morocco over all of the territory of Western Sahara.
11 regions (recognized); Beni Mellal-Khenifra, Casablanca-Settat, Draa-Tafilalet, Fes-Meknes, Guelmim-Oued Noun, Laayoune-Sakia al Hamra, Oriental, Marrakech-Safi, Rabat-Sale-Kenitra, Souss-Massa, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
note: Morocco claims Effective 10 December 2020, the territory of Western Sahara, US government recognizes the political status sovereignty of which is considered undetermined by the US Government; portions Morocco over all of the regions Guelmim-Oued Noun and Laayoune-Sakia al Hamra as claimed by Morocco lie within Western Sahara; Morocco also claims a 12th region, Dakhla-Oued ed Dahab, that falls entirely within territory of Western Sahara Sahara.
The same text in 4 editions, 2021 to 2024.
12 regions;
- Beni Mellal-Khenifra,
- Casablanca-Settat,
- Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab,
- Draa-Tafilalet,
- Fes-Meknes,
- Guelmim-Oued Noun,
- Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra,
- Marrakech-Safi,
- Oriental,
- Rabat-Sale-Kenitra,
- Souss-Massa,
- Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
note: effective 10 December 2020, the US Government recognizes the sovereignty of Morocco over all of the territory of former Western Sahara
11 regions (recognized); 12 regions; Beni Mellal-Khenifra, Casablanca-Settat, Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab, Draa-Tafilalet, Fes-Meknes, Guelmim-Oued Noun, Laayoune-Sakia al El Hamra, Oriental, Marrakech-Safi, Oriental, Rabat-Sale-Kenitra, Souss-Massa, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
note: Effective effective 10 December 2020, the US government Government recognizes the sovereignty of Morocco over all of the territory of former Western Sahara. Sahara
12 regions;
- Beni Mellal-Khenifra,
- Casablanca-Settat,
- Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab,
- Draa-Tafilalet,
- Fes-Meknes,
- Guelmim-Oued Noun,
- Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra,
- Marrakech-Safi,
- Oriental,
- Rabat-Sale-Kenitra,
- Souss-Massa,
- Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
note: effective 10 December 2020, the US government recognizes Morocco's sovereignty over the territory of former Western Sahara
12 regions; Beni Mellal-Khenifra, Casablanca-Settat, Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab, Draa-Tafilalet, Fes-Meknes, Guelmim-Oued Noun, Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra, Marrakech-Safi, Oriental, Rabat-Sale-Kenitra, Souss-Massa, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
note: effective 10 December 2020, the US Government government recognizes the Morocco's sovereignty of Morocco over all of the territory of former Western Sahara
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