Khémisset is a province in the Moroccan economic region of Rabat-Salé-Kénitra. Its population in 2004 is 521,815. This town was founded in 1924 on the site of a military outpost on the road from Rabat to Fes now a provincial capital Khemisset is also the capital of the confederation of the Berber-speaking Zemmour tribes. This is a good place to stop since there are many cafes and restaurants.
The province or prefecture, respectively predominantly rural or urban, is a local public entity with legal personality and financial autonomy. It manages community affairs through an assembly whose number of members varies according to the population and administrative division.
| Year | Total population | Urban population | Rural population | Foreigners | Households |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 542 221 | 281 079 | 261 142 | 196 | 122 144 |
| 2024 | 563 036 | 307 932 | 255 104 | 291 | 146 516 |