Sidi Bou Othmane | |
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Town | |
| Country |  Morocco |
| Region | Marrakesh-Safi |
| Province | Rehamna |
| Population (2004) | |
| • Total | 1,732 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+1 (WEST) |
Sidi Bou Othmane is a town in Rehamna Province, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco. According to the 2004 census it has a population of 5,066.[1]
The famous Battle of Sidi Bou Othman was fought here on 6 September 1912, between the French colonial forces and the army of Ahmed al-Hiba.
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Capital: Ben Guerir | ||
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31°54′12″N 7°56′32″W / 31.9033°N 7.94222°W
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