
Around Beni Mellal
A green city at the foot of the Middle Atlas, overlooking the farmland of the Tadla plain, known for the spring and gardens of Ain Asserdoun.
Why visit Beni Mellal
Above the spring stands the kasbah of Ras el-Ain, with wide views over the city and the plain; olive and orange groves surround the town.
Beni Mellal is a base for the mountains: the Bin el-Ouidane lake and the Ouzoud waterfalls are a day trip away.
Beni Mellal in pictures

The kasbah of Ras el-Ain on its wooded hill above Beni Mellal 
The old city square of Beni Mellal, with trees, a fountain and a minaret
Must-see
Top sights in Beni Mellal
Monuments, squares, gardens and museums, the best known first.
Upcoming
Upcoming in Beni Mellal

Expo & trade fair · Beni Mellal
Forum International de l'Etudiant – Béni Mellal 2027
19–20 March 2027 · 2 days
Dates confirmed
Things to do
Places in and around Beni Mellal
Sights, food, places to stay and transport, with where each piece of information comes from. Filter by category; the map follows.
Kasbah & palaceKasbah of Beni Mellal
1.8 km away
- Kasbah & palace
Ksar El Aïn Asserdoun ⵜⴰⴳⴰⴷⵉⵔⵜ ⵏ ⵟⵉⵟⵟ ⴰⵙⵔⴷⵓⵏ
1.8 km away
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Ready-made plans
Ready-made plans for Beni Mellal
3 days in the city
Three days of visits, markets, meals and sunsets, spread across the city.
3 days
Every event in this city also has its own ready-made plans. All events in Beni Mellal
Travel context
Before you go to Beni Mellal
- Local time
- Africa/Casablanca
- Currency
- Moroccan dirham (MAD)
- Nearest destination
- Ouarzazate · 166 km (straight line)
- City centre
- 32.337, -6.350
Questions and answers
- What is Beni Mellal known for?
- A green city at the foot of the Middle Atlas, overlooking the farmland of the Tadla plain, known for the spring and gardens of Ain Asserdoun.
- What events are coming up in Beni Mellal?
- 1 upcoming events are listed. The next one is Forum International de l'Etudiant – Béni Mellal 2027, 19–20 March 2027.
- What time zone is Beni Mellal in?
- Africa/Casablanca. Event times on MoroccanPlans are always shown in local time.
- Which currency is used in Beni Mellal?
- The Moroccan dirham (MAD). Prices on MoroccanPlans are set by each business in its own currency; a converted amount is shown as an approximation.
- Which destination is closest to Beni Mellal?
- Ouarzazate, about 166 km away in a straight line.
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