Ouirgane
| Ouirgane | |
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| Rural commune and town | |
 Ouirgane
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| Country |  Morocco |
| Region | Marrakesh-Safi |
| Province | Al Haouz Province |
| Population (2004) | |
| • Total | 6,916 |
| Time zone | WET (UTC+0) |
| • Summer (DST) | WEST (UTC+1) |
Ouirgane is a small town and rural commune in Al Haouz Province of the Marrakesh-Tensift-El Haouz region of Morocco. At the time of the 2004 census, the commune had a total population of 6916 people living in 1281 households.[1] It is a Berber village.
Geography
Ouirgane is situated in the High Atlas mountains in the heart of the Toubkal National Park at about 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) above sea level.[2][3] By road it is located 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) southwest of Asni and 65 kilometres (40 mi) south of Marrakesh along the S501 road.[4][3] The Oued Nfis River flows through the valley of the commune.[5] The village itself lies on the eastern bank of the reservoir and barrage which dams the Oued Nfis river.[6] The village is set amongst olive trees.
Landmarks
Ouirgane has a souq noted for its Berber pottery[7] the Tin Mal Mosque, a ruined kasbah, and several salt mines in the vicinity.[7] There are also two notable hotels with facing gardens; a stream near the hotels "drains the western face of Jbel Toubkal".[8] La Roseraie hotel has horse-riding facilities to accommodate the many tourists who visit during the summer months;[9] it also has a health center above the mineral stream.[8] The Auberge au Sanglier qui Fume is a hunter's lodge.[10] Tagadirt n'Bour is constructed of drystone walls and is located 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) south of the village.[8]
References
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