Rabat-Sale-Kenitra
Sidi Slimane
Farming town on the Gharb plain.
Sidi Slimane at a glance
- Region
- Rabat-Sale-Kenitra
- Province or prefecture
- Sidi Slimane (province)
- Status
- Province capital
- Population
- Not available
- Area
- Not available
- Elevation
- 40 m
- Coordinates
- 34.265, -5.926
- Postal code
- Varies by district
- Phone area code
- +212 537
- Time zone
- Africa/Casablanca (see note on Ramadan)
- Local names
- Sidi Slimane (French) · سيدي سليمان (Arabic)
- Best time to visit
- March to May and September to November
Population is from the 2014 census (HCP) and is being updated. Climate figures are indicative regional profiles. Confirm details with official sources before relying on them.
About Sidi Slimane
Sidi Slimane is an agricultural town on the Gharb plain between Kenitra and Meknes, with a former airbase history.
History
It grew in the 20th century and hosted a US air base in the 1950s.
Things to see in Sidi Slimane
- Weekly souk
- Gharb farmland
- Short trips to Kenitra and Meknes
Climate and best time to visit
Continental Mediterranean. Hot summers, cool and damp winters and a clear spring and autumn. Frost is possible on winter nights.
Best time to visit: March to May and September to November. Indicative regional profile.
Getting to Sidi Slimane
- By air
- Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA), about 75 km away.
- By train
- Sidi Slimane station on the Rabat-Fes line.
- By bus
- CTM, Supratours and regional bus companies serve most routes; grand taxis cover shorter hops. Check current schedules.
- By road
- Reached by national roads and, on many routes, the motorway network. Check road conditions in winter, especially in mountain areas.
Economy
Agriculture and food processing.
Food and drink
Farm produce and grilled meats.
Festivals and events
Local agricultural fairs.
Where to stay
Options are mostly mid-range hotels and family-run guesthouses. In peak season and holidays it is wise to reserve in advance.