Demnate (Arabic: دمنات) is a town in central Morocco, in the Atlas Mountains. It is located at around 31°43′52″N 7°2′10″W / 31.73111°N 7.03611°W / 31.73111; -7.03611. Demnate is a mid-sized city, of 40 thousand and is larger than Azilal. Located at the foot of the high Atlas Mountains roughly 110 km east of Marrakech. The majority of the Demnate population speaks Berber; the local dialect is Tashelheit, as well as Darija and some French. Demnate is the oldest city in the south as it used to be a linking point between the Moroccan south and Marrakech. The Berber villages that surround Demnate are still full of tradition and have some of the most beautiful natural scenes in the entire south. The city is surrounded by beautiful mountains and has some very nice natural attractions close by, including the natural land bridge Iminifery, dinosaur traces, and the Ouzoud Falls. One of the highest mountains in Morocco (Rat) is located within miles southwest of Demnate. Demnate has many weavers and is well known for its deposits of red clay which local artisans make into beautiful pottery. Demnate, being a large city, has recognized local authority many of who were born in Demnate or close by. The Qayd has an office at the north end of town. There is a large and active police station. Electricity is available 24 hours a day, but the water is turned off at night around 8pm. There is a souk bus station with buses daily to most major cities. Internet and phone in the home is available for a price.