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Settat
ℹ️Practical info — Settat
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💡 Tips
- Visit the Kasbah of Ismaïlia in the morning for the best lighting and fewer crowds.
- Grand taxis are the most efficient way to travel between Settat and Casablanca, wait for them at the main taxi stand.
- The city is known for its university, bringing a youthful vibe to the cafes around the campus in the evenings.
- If you visit in spring, the surrounding Chaouia plains are beautifully green, well-suited for a scenic drive.
🍽 Food
Try the local roasted lamb or lamb tagine at a traditional restaurant near the city center.
Enjoy a glass at a cafe near the central plaza while watching the lively local life.
Grab these deep-fried Moroccan doughnuts from small street vendors in the morning.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Explore the central market for fresh local produce and spices from the surrounding agricultural region.
Look for small artisan shops in the older parts of the city offering handmade Moroccan leather goods.
Even if you don't play, the surroundings offer a lush, green escape from the busy streets.
The open spaces around the Hassan I University are surprisingly peaceful for a relaxed walk.
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Settat is located in central Morocco on the Chaouia plateau, approximately 70 kilometers south of Casablanca. The city is the historic capital of the Chaouia region and plays a pivotal role in Moroccan agriculture, particularly in cereal production. Its significance grew in the late 17th century under Sultan Moulay Ismail, who constructed a kasbah there to secure the strategic route between Fez and Marrakech. During the French protectorate era, Settat evolved into a modern administrative center. Today, the city is well-known for Hassan I University, making it an important educational hub in the country. In addition to agriculture, various industries have settled in Settat, benefited by its favorable location along the highway and railway line between Casablanca and Marrakech. The city also maintains its traditional character as a center for horsemanship and Fantasia festivals.
- Location: Morocco
- Top sights: Picine Municipale · Horse of Settat
- Nearby: Berrechid (30 km)
- Population: ~155.333 (2024)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is May, Jun, Oct.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 11 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 21 | 15 | 12 |
| Rain mm | 49 | 44 | 53 | 35 | 22 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 37 | 45 | 89 | 56 |
Geography
Facts
- The Kasbah of Settat was built in the 17th century by Sultan Moulay Ismail.
- The city is considered the 'granary of Morocco' due to the fertile Chaouia plain.
- Hassan I University in Settat was established in the year 1997.
- Settat is situated at an elevation of approximately 290 meters above sea level.
- The city is famous for its annual horsemanship festival, known as Fantasia.
- An artificial lake and a golf course are among the city's modern recreational facilities.
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