Moulay Yacoub Province () is an administrative subdivision of Morocco located in the Fès-Meknès region. Its capital is the town of Moulay Yacoub.
Geography Moulay Yacoub Province is located northwest of Fes, in an area characterized by hilly landscapes and agricultural land. The territory is predominantly rural, with few urban centers aside from Ain Chkef, a Suburb of Fes.
The region benefits from favorable conditions for agriculture, particularly cereal cultivation and livestock farming.
History The province takes its name from the town of Moulay Yacoub, known for its thermal springs, which have been used for several centuries. These waters have contributed to the development of thermal and tourism activities in the area.
Administratively, the province was created as part of territorial reorganizations aimed at strengthening local governance and supporting regional development.
Economy The province’s economy is mainly based on agriculture, particularly cereal production and livestock farming.
Thermal tourism also represents an important activity, linked to the Moulay Yacoub spa facilities, which attract visitors from across the country.
Administrative organization The province is composed of several urban and rural municipalities. The town of Moulay Yacoub serves as its administrative center.
Subdivisions The province is divided administratively into the following:
Name Geographic code Type Households Population (2004) Foreign population Moroccan population Notes Moulay Yacoub 591.01.01. Municipality 736 3153 5 3148 Ain Chkef 591.03.01. Rural commune 6093 36368 5 36363 Mikkes 591.03.03. Rural commune 979 6773 0 6773 Sebaa Rouadi 591.03.05. Rural commune 3103 20695 0 20695 Sebt Loudaya 591.03.07. Rural commune 1689 12232 0 12232 Ain Bou Ali 591.05.01. Rural commune 1881 12269 0 12269 Ain Kansra 591.05.02. Rural commune 1850 11534 1 11533 Laajajra 591.05.03. Rural commune 1901 13931 0 13931 Louadaine 591.05.05. Rural commune 1775 11283 0 11283 Oulad Mimoun 591.05.07. Rural commune 1486 9393 0 9393 Sidi Daoud 591.05.09. Rural commune 1822 12791 0 12791
References Moulay Yacoub pictures