Beni Mellal

Historical Arabic sources do not offer clear details about this site during the medieval period. (), a town that was given to the Idrisid prince Yahya ibn Idris (son of Idris II) to rule during the 9th century, may correspond to the site of present Beni Mellal. It was later captured by the Almohads in 1141. ==Climate==

Beni Mellal has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen climate classification BSh) with very hot summers and cool winters. As the city lies quite far inland and is shielded by the Middle Atlas mountains, the climate is highly continental. Because of these factors the overall climate can be considered in a fluctuative state generally moderating between two larger extremes in temperature and climate. Rainfall can reach up to per year, snow can also fall in winter. ==Transport==

Beni Mellal is served by Beni Mellal Airport. == Education ==

In Beni Mellal is located Sultan Moulay Slimane University. == Notable people ==

• Abde Ezzalzouli - Professional footballer • Hicham Sigueni - Long-distance runner • Mohamed El Badraoui - Former footballer ==Gallery==

File:Beni mellal castle.jpg| File:Fortress Beni Mellal.jpg|El Kasbah Ain Asserdoun Beni Mellal File:BeniMellal,AinAsserdoun.jpg| File:Beni Mellal - University Sultan Moulay Slimane.JPG|Sultan Moulay Slimane University == Notes ==