GuelmimOued

Guelmim-Oued Noun, written Guelmim-Oued Noun in English and كلميم-واد نون in Arabic, is an administrative region of Morocco established in 2015 during the country’s regionalization reform. Its capital is the city of Guelmim. The region is situated in the southwestern part of the country, extending from Atlantic coastal areas inland into arid and desert landscapes and including portions of the Oued Noun river valley.

The region is subdivided into several provinces and prefectures; the exact composition has evolved since 2015 as boundaries were adjusted and districts reorganized. Local government is organized around a regional council along with provincial and prefectural administrations responsible for development planning, economic policy, and service delivery.

Demographics and culture: The population comprises various Amazigh (Berber) communities alongside Arab-speaking groups. Languages commonly spoken include Moroccan Arabic and Amazigh varieties, such as Shilha (Tarifit or Tashelhit), depending on locality. The area supports a tradition of pastoralism and oasis agriculture, with cultural life centered in both urban centers and rural communities.

Economy and infrastructure: The regional economy is based on oasis agriculture (notably date palms), livestock herding, and extractive activities in some areas. Tourism is developing, focusing on desert landscapes and cultural heritage. The region is linked to other parts of Morocco by national roads and regional transport networks; air travel is available via nearby airfields and airports.

See also: Guelmim-Es Smara (historical region) and other regions created in the 2015 reform.