Taza Province

Taza Province is an administrative division in the Fès-Meknès region that spans varied landscapes between the Rif Mountains and the Middle Atlas. The territory includes around twenty municipalities with Taza city as its capital and is shaped by several rivers and mountain passes.

The region took its administrative form during French colonial rule in the late 1800s and became a key control zone. Taza city served as a strategic point to monitor expansion from the east and secure western territories.

The province is home to Berber towns and villages where traditional ways of life remain visible in daily practice. Visitors can observe how local communities maintain craft skills and customs that have shaped rural society for generations.

The region is accessible through a network of main roads that wind through mountain passes and connect the various municipalities. Travelers should expect winding mountain roads and be aware of local driving conditions, especially in rural areas.

The province contains several limestone caves showing traces of Paleolithic human settlement and providing important insights into early societies. These archaeological sites allow researchers to understand the history of the earliest human activity in North Africa.

Location: Taza-Al Hoceima-Taounate

Location: Fès-Meknès

Capital city: Taza

Shares border with: Taounate Province, Sefrou Province

GPS coordinates: 34.22389,-4.00667

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:42