The Region of Guelmim-Oued Noun covers an area of 58268 Km², or 8% of the national territory. It is bordered to the north by the Region of Souss-Massa, to the south by the Region of Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra, to the east by Algeria and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania and to the west by the Atlantic Ocean.
According to the 2014 General Population and Housing Census, the Region has 433757 inhabitants and a density of 8.25 inhabitants per Km².
Its geographical position makes it a bridge between the north and the south of the Kingdom of Morocco. It is composed of 4 prefectures: Guelmim, Sidi Ifni, Tan Tan and Assa Zag.
It is exceptionally rich in natural resources, which reinforces its economic position both locally and nationally. Indeed, agriculture is the main source of income for a large part of the local population, and the Region's farming is based on the production of cereals, dates and olive trees. Thus, the Region is known by the raising of livestock, including sheep, goats and camels.
Likewise, Maritime fishing is of vital importance to the economic development of the Region of Guelmim-Oued Noun. It is based on three main pillars: the Region's halieutic resources; the infrastructure of industrial units operating in fish production, namely Tan Tan Port and Sidi Ifni Port and the expertise of the sector's professionals.
In addition, the Region is distinguished by its natural and cultural diversity along with many other assets to attract tourists. Its coastline extends over hundreds of Kilometers, which promotes the development of beach tourism in the Region, and its desert nature encourages sand sports. It has also a variety of attractive oases.
Region : Guelmim-Oued Noun
Capital city of the region: Guelmim
Population : 433757 habitants
Area : 58268 Km²
Provinces and districts :
Significant progress has been made during the past few years in basic medical care and the expansion of health infrastructure.
According to 2021 statistics, thanks to the numerous achievements and quality services provided in health facilities, both in rural and urban areas, the health care rate in the southern provinces is well above the national average.
The number of pupils, students and teachers, as well as the number of school, university and vocational training infrastructures reveals meaningfully the exceptional development of the southern provinces in terms of education since Morocco recovered its Sahara.
Under the impulsion of the Southern Provinces Development Program launched by HM King Mohammed VI in 2015, the pace of this development has been accelerated leading to increasing schooling rate in these regions over the national average.
Projects are at the heart of the development program launched by HM King Mohammed VI in 2015 in the southern provinces. Accordingly, there has been the initiation of a number of projects in these regions, including ports, airports, road networks and socio-cultural institutions.
Many of these structuring projects will turn the southern provinces into an economic hub that plays a substantial role at the regional, national and continental levels. They involve the expressway linking Tiznit and Dakhla, solar and wind power stations, the industrial program Phosboucraâ and the Dakhla Atlantic Port, whose construction will start soon.
