Chaouia-Ouardigha

Chaouia-Ouardigha (الشاوية ورديغة) was formerly one of the sixteen regions of Morocco from 1997 to 2015. It was situated in north-central Morocco in the historical region of Chaouia. It covered an area of 7,010 km² and had a population of 1,893,950 (2014 census). The capital was Settat.

The last Wali (governor) of the region was Mohamed Moufakkir.

Dissolution
Moroccan regions were reorganized in September 2015: Khouribga Province joined Béni Mellal-Khénifra, while the other three provinces were incorporated into Casablanca-Settat.

Administrative divisions
The region was made up of the following provinces:


 * Ben Slimane Province
 * Berrechid Province
 * Khouribga Province
 * Settat Province

Cities

 * Ben Slimane
 * Bouznika
 * Khouribga
 * Oued Zem
 * Bejaad
 * Boujniba
 * Boulanouare
 * Hattane
 * Berrechid
 * Ben Ahmed
 * El Gara
 * El Borouj
 * Oulad Abbou
 * Deroua
 * Oulad M'Rah
 * Sidi Rahel Chatai
 * Oulad Hriz Sahel
 * Loulad
 * Ras El Ain
 * Soualem
 * Oulad Said
 * Guisser