Zaouiat Ahansal
# Zaouiat Ahansal

Zaouiat Ahansal is a small town and rural commune in Azilal Province of the Tadla-Azilal region of Morocco. At the time of the 2004 census, the commune had a total population of 10435 people living in 1554 households.

## History

The town was founded in the 13th century by an Islamic traveller and scholar named Sidi Said Ahansal, whose legend was claimed that his mentor told him to establish a religious school.

Today, the town is mostly inhabited by a group of nomadic Berber peoples, including the Aït Atta tribes.

## Weekly Market

The weekly market that draws all the people of the area is held on Mondays near Zaouiat Ahansal.

## NGOs

The Atlas Cultural Foundation and Les Amis de Amezray, based in France works closely with the people of Zaouiat Ahansal to provide developmental aid to the area.

