Driouch Province (; ) is a province in the Oriental region of northeastern Morocco. It was established in 2009 by the division of the former Nador Province. Its capital is Driouch.
According to the 2024 national census, the province has a population of 188,191 inhabitants.
The province borders Nador Province to the north, Al Hoceima Province to the west, Guercif Province to the southwest, and Taza Province to the south.
Geography Driouch Province is located in the eastern Rif area of Morocco. Its territory includes both mountainous zones and inland plains. The region is characterized by a Mediterranean climate with continental influences, with hot summers and relatively cool winters.
Demographics The population of the province has declined in recent decades. It decreased from 222,987 inhabitants in 2004 to 188,191 in 2024.
Between 2014 and 2024, the population decreased by approximately 22,868 inhabitants (−10.8%), with a more pronounced decline in rural areas than in urban areas.
Administrative divisions According to the administrative division established in 2009, the province is composed of 23 municipalities, including 3 urban municipalities (Driouch, Ben Taïeb and Midar) and 20 rural communes distributed across several caïdats and circles.
Five localities are classified as cities: the municipalities of Driouch, Ben Taïeb and Midar, as well as the urban centres of Tafersit and Dar El Kebdani.
Subdivisions The province is divided administratively into the following:
Name Geographic code Type Population (2024) Notes Driouch 02.167.01.09 Municipality 15,661 Midar 02.167.01.13 Municipality 15,391 Ben Taieb 02.167.01.03 Municipality 15,002 Bni Marghnine 02.167.11.05 Rural commune 4,950 Boudinar 02.167.11.07 Rural commune 7,996 Ijermaouas 02.167.11.11 Rural commune 5,303 Oulad Amghar 02.167.11.19 Rural commune 5,755 Temsamane 02.167.11.25 Rural commune 12,198 2,858 residents live in the center, called Kerouna; 9,340 residents live in rural areas. Trougout 02.167.11.27 Rural commune 11,348 Azlaf 02.167.13.01 Rural commune 4,132 Iferni 02.167.13.09 Rural commune 4,873 M'Hajer 02.167.13.15 Rural commune 8,008 Ouardana 02.167.13.17 Rural commune 7,032 Tafersit 02.167.13.21 Rural commune 8,202 2,964 residents live in the center, called Tafersit; 5,238 residents live in rural areas. Talilit 02.167.13.23 Rural commune 3,881 Tsaft 02.167.13.29 Rural commune 8,401 2,876 residents live in the center, called Kassita; 5,525 residents live in rural areas. Ait Mait 02.167.15.03 Rural commune 4,721 Amejjaou 02.167.15.05 Rural commune 4,177 Dar El Kebdani 02.167.15.07 Rural commune 8,518 3,595 residents live in the center, called Dar El Kebdani; 4,923 residents live in rural areas. Tazaghine 02.167.15.13 Rural commune 3,456 Ain Zohra 02.167.17.01 Rural commune 8,705 Mtalssa 02.167.17.09 Rural commune 16,778 Oulad Boubker 02.167.17.11 Rural commune 3,703
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