Ait M'Hamed

The population is dispersed over an area of approximately 300 km2, the only agglomeration is represented by the capital of the “caidat of Ait Mhamed” where the weekly souk is held every Saturday.

Some historical events that marked the town: The commune is characterized by a rugged mountainous relief whose altitude varies between 1400 and 1800 meters.

The commune of Ait M’hamed is also known for the frequency of storms in summer with sometimes material and human damage, and cold winds sometimes violent in December and January.

Forests occupy 32% of the total surface area of ​​the commune; uncultivated land represents 40%.

Income-generating activities, non-extensive livestock farming, and the encouragement of renewable energies can be a gateway to participatory forest management.

The rural commune of Ait M’hamed suffers from a clear lack of water resources.

This is the main activity of the population, It is dominated by goats followed by sheep, Extensive livestock farming, Livestock farming completely dependent on the forest, Clear lack of supervision, Beekeeping is gaining ground in certain areas.

• Seasonal emigration: All areas are experiencing a movement of the young population to other provinces of the Kingdom in search of daily work.

The most affected destinations are: Agadir, Casablanca, Marrakesh, Rabat, Beni Mellal, the northern and southern provinces of Morocco.

This phenomenon illustrates the difficulty the population has in stabilizing in the "douars" and the inability of local resources to meet the minimum needs for a decent life.