Bab Lamrissa district

Bab Lamrissa was established as an urban municipality with legal personality and financial autonomy under Decree No. 2.92.462 of June 30, 1992. In 2003, it became one of the five districts constituting the Urban Municipality of Salé.

Geographical Location

Bab Lamrissa District is located in the northwestern part of the city of Salé. It is bordered to the north by Laâyayda District, to the south by the Bouregreg River, to the east by Tabriquet and Bettana Districts, and to the west by the Atlantic Ocean.

Area

The district covers an area of 9.76 km².

Population

According to the 2024 GPHC, the district has a population of 167,319 inhabitants, including 165,739 Moroccans and 1,580 foreigners, representing approximately 18% of the total population of the Municipality of Salé (945,101 inhabitants). The number of households is 48,307.

The name “Lamrissa” derives from its famous gate, Bab Lamrissa, built in the 13th century during the Marinid era. At that time, the gate served as a main entrance for ships, a small harbor, and a ship repair yard. Owing to its strategic location, it was considered an important center for commercial exchanges between Morocco and Europe.

The district is distinguished by its rich historical heritage, notably its ramparts extending approximately 4.5 kilometers, as well as the presence of numerous traditional craft activities and several administrative facilities.

Elected Body

• List of members of the Bab Lamrissa District Council
• Members of the standing committees of the Bab Lamrissa District Council

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