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Zaida, Morocco

Field	Value
official_name	Zaida
settlement_type	Town
image_skyline	Zaida entree.jpg
pushpin_map	Morocco
pushpin_label_position	bottom
pushpin_mapsize	300
pushpin_map_caption	Location in Morocco
subdivision_type	Country
subdivision_name	Morocco
subdivision_type1	Region
subdivision_name1	Drâa-Tafilalet
subdivision_type2	Province
subdivision_name2	Midelt Province
unit_pref	Imperial
population_as_of	2024
population_total	14449
timezone	WET
utc_offset	+0
timezone_DST	WEST
utc_offset_DST	+1
coordinates
elevation_m	1458
postal_code	54375

Zaida (in Berber: ⵣⴰⵢⴷⴰ, and in Arabic: زايدة) is a Berber village in the central-western region of Morocco. It is located about 30 kilometers southeast of the city of Midelt and is known for its apple production.

The population of Zaida is approximately 14,449 inhabitants (2024), most of whom are farmers. The village is heavily reliant on agriculture, with inhabitants cultivating apples, olive trees, and cereals.

Here are some additional facts about Zaida, Morocco:

Zaida is situated at an altitude of 1,458 meters above sea level.
The village has a temperate climate, with hot summers and cold winters.
The native language in Zaida is Berber Arabic.

Demographics

Year	Population	Source
1994	3760
2004	4968
2014	13181
2024	14449	access-date=2025-01-02	language=fr	title=Recensement général de la population et de l'habitat 2024, Drâa-Tafilalet - Midelt - Zaida	url=https://resultats2024.rgphapps.ma/	archive-date=2025-01-06	archive-url=https://archive.wikiwix.com/cache/20250106002454/https://resultats2024.rgphapps.ma	url-status=dead }}

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Apple Cultivation

For a long time, this village has been known for its apple cultivation. At the beginning of its commercial exploitation, the main brand was called Baldi. With the rise of agriculture in Morocco, new apple varieties have been imported, which yield results as good as in their countries of origin. Today, several dozen varieties of apples are produced, including Gala Royale, Gala Mondiale, Delicious, Golden, Star, Terbana, Bouzgoudou, Zirzima, Hana, and Baldi.

Zaida: A Stopover for Travelers

Zaida is located on National Road N13, at the intersection with National Road N29. It is called "the gateway to the Sahara" because travelers heading to the Sahara pass through this town, especially tourists visiting Merzouga and the Tafilalet region.

Thanks to its geographic location, Zaida has become an essential stop where drivers and travelers pause for a break. It features shops such as fruit and dried fruit stalls, as well as restaurants serving grilled dishes.

History

Zaida is a relatively new town, located at the crossroads of two national roads (RN 13 and RN 33), and it is also traversed by the famous Moulouya River. Its establishment dates back to the installation of mining companies in the 20th centuryth century. Before the arrival of these companies, the town consisted of various Amazigh tribes (Ait Ala Omimoun, Ait Ouloussan, Ait Ighrbin, Ait Ghyat, etc.).

Gallery and Photos

File:Ville_Zaida_fleuve_2024.jpg|Aida Bouhafs summer 2024 File:Zaida Bouhafs été 2024.jpg|Zaida Bouhafs summer 2024 File:Zaida Douar AIt bnicho.jpg|Zaida Douar Ait Bnicho File:BouYdar Zaida ouad malouya.jpg|Aouinat Tlaia water source File:Zaïda Mines .jpg|Zaïda Mines File:Zaida granite.jpg|Zaida granite File:Zaida pano khatouch.jpg|Zaida panoramic view Khatouch File:Zaida pano khatouch vue 2.jpg|Zaida panoramic view Khatouch (second view) File:Zaida_gadim.jpg|Zaida Gadim File:Zaida Gniouichan.jpg|Zaida Gniouichan File:Zaida Statut en sable Adik.jpg|Zaida statue in Adik sand File:Zaida adik- statue cheval.jpg|Zaida Adik: horse statue File:Zaida Adik 1 sable de l'ancien carrière.jpg|Zaida Adik 1: sand from the old quarry File:Zaida tempète de sable.jpg|Zaida sandstorm File:Zaida panoramique.jpg|Zaida panoramic view

References

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