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Asilah, Morocco

Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima · Morocco

Asilah is a mid-size city in Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco with a population of 34,011. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

34,011 Population 1,597/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
27.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Casablanca Timezone

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About Asilah

Asilah

Asilah is a fortified town on the northwest tip of the Atlantic coast of Morocco, about 31 km (19 mi) south of Tangier. Its ramparts and gateworks remain fully intact.

People

Population34,011
Density1,597/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain27.7 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Population34,011
Population Density1,597 / sq mi
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates35.4652°, -6.0342°
TimezoneAfrica/Casablanca
Country🇲🇦 Morocco
State / ProvinceTanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation27.7 inches (704 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Asilah

Asilah is a mid-size city in Morocco (Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima) with a population of 34,011. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Casablanca.

Climate in Asilah

Asilah has an average annual temperature of 18.4°C (65°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.9°C), the coldest is Jan (12.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 671 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12.8°C / 55°F 8.7° / 16.9° 94.7
Feb 13.2°C / 56°F 8.9° / 17.5° 60.3
Mar 14.8°C / 59°F 10.4° / 19.2° 67.7
Apr 16.4°C / 62°F 12° / 20.7° 60.6
May 18.9°C / 66°F 14.1° / 23.7° 36.6
Jun 22.2°C / 72°F 17.3° / 27.1° 7.4
Jul 24.2°C / 76°F 19.3° / 29.1° 1.2
Aug 24.9°C / 77°F 20.1° / 29.7° 1.6
Sep 23.2°C / 74°F 18.9° / 27.5° 27.2
Oct 20.5°C / 69°F 16.4° / 24.7° 87.4
Nov 16.2°C / 61°F 12.4° / 20.1° 109.6
Dec 13.9°C / 57°F 10.1° / 17.7° 116.7
Asilah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 286 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 27.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average64.1°F
19% above Morocco avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area21.3 sq mi (55.2 km²)
Population Density1,597/sq mi
Coordinates35.4652°N, 6.0342°W
TimezoneAfrica/Casablanca

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.7"
27% below Morocco avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.20"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

296 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M5.1 on Feb 10, 2025.

Feb 10, 2025 25 km N of Ouezzane, Morocco M5.1 68 km
Apr 22, 2010 10 km NW of Larache, Morocco M4.8 28 km
Dec 16, 2013 85 km WNW of Larache, Morocco M4.8 91 km
Nov 10, 1999 58 km E of Martil, Morocco M4.7 129 km
Sep 27, 2000 37 km NNW of Fès al Bali, Morocco M4.6 147 km
Jan 21, 2010 6 km N of Ouezzane, Morocco M4.5 80 km
Aug 25, 2010 13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 104 km
Jun 15, 2005 7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain M4.4 146 km
Jun 23, 2007 4 km NNE of Sidi Qacem, Morocco M4.4 138 km
Dec 13, 2000 8 km WSW of Los Barrios, Spain M4.3 87 km
Feb 16, 2019 23 km WSW of Targuist, Morocco M4.3 149 km
Jul 13, 1996 21 km W of Ouezzane, Morocco M4.3 76 km
Jul 28, 2004 6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain M4.3 141 km
Aug 4, 1999 10 km ESE of Martil, Morocco M4.2 79 km
Apr 13, 1990 43 km E of Martil, Morocco M4.2 114 km
Feb 18, 2011 61 km NW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M4.2 139 km
Feb 4, 2024 29 km SSE of Ouezzane, Morocco M4.2 115 km
Feb 14, 2010 16 km NNE of Ouezzane, Morocco M4.2 76 km
May 1, 1993 12 km NNW of Larache, Morocco M4.2 25 km
Feb 18, 2012 26 km NE of Sidi Qacem, Morocco M4.2 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1978 CADIZ Earthquake 0.1 m - 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 4.7 in
March 58°F (15°C) 3.9 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.1 in
June 71°F (21°C) 0.2 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 0.5 in
October 67°F (19°C) 1.8 in
November 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in
December 56°F (14°C) 5.2 in Wettest

Asilah has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 52°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Asilah

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Oued Dahab - - - -
Groupe scolaire Nachoua privé 2 - - - -
Annexe Imam Assili - - - -
Ecole Imam Malek مدرسة الإمام مالك - - - -
Ecole Had El Gharbia - - - -
Sidi Mohamed Ali Marzouk Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Asilah

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Aswat - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Asilah

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Musée d’Asilah (en construction)

Libraries in Asilah

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Prince Bandar Bin Sultan0.0

Farmers Markets in Asilah

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fruit and vegetable market
Marché aux poissons
Marché central d'asilah
Souq
Thursday Market

Hotels in Asilah

11 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Al Andalus Apartments
Al Khaima
Berbari Maison d'hotes
Dar al Andalous
Dar pabia 21
Hotel Al Alba
Hotel Azayla
Hotel Las Palmas
Hôtel Mansour
Patio de la Luna
Riad Aicha

Restaurants in Asilah

30 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Adam
Aire service Assilah
Al Jawhara
Al Khaima
Al-Medina المدينة
Annasr
Árabe Elegante Chez Ba Driss
Asilah Mar 2
Casa Garcia
Casa la Place
Casa Pepe El Oceano
Dar Al Maghrebia
Dar El Marrakchia
El Espigon
Jus Farid
Khay Ahmed
La perle d’Asilah
Lixus
Pizzeria Badis
Pizzeria Calairis
Pizzéria Yali
Rachid
Restaurant Alibaba
Restaurant Farah
Restaurante Asilah Cultural Andalousie
Seven Sea
Sidq
Tipico locale fish S/N
Waslat al boughaz
Zahora

Cafes in Asilah

26 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aire se service Assilah
Al Amir
Alibaba
Cafe Bettiwi مقهى البطيوي
Cafe Classico مقهى الكلاسيكو
Cafe Daya
cafe El Barca مقهى البارصا
cafe Ibisa مقهى إيبيزا
Cafe La Esquina
Cafe Zrirak
Cafe-Restaurant All Manar
Cafeteria Gibraltar
Centrale One
Coffee guadi
Espagne
Florida
Gaudi
Ifrane
Jus Valencia
Koffiehuis
Marcafè Gran Cafè
Monalisa
Picasso
Rachid
Salon de thé
Salon de thé Al Boughaz

Cinemas in Asilah

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cinema Magali (closed)

Castles in Asilah

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fort Antonio da Fonseca
Palais Rassouni

Train Stations in Asilah

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asilah
Asilah

Bus Stations in Asilah

4 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gare Routière
Gare routière (New)
Gare routière d'Assilah المحطة الطرقية لأصيلة
MA #1147252281

Gas Stations in Asilah

9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MA #10043433017
MA #1239892325
MA #1875028136
MA #618275490
MA #6493211937
Shell
Shell
Station Service Afriquia
Station Service Ola Energy

Banks in Asilah

10 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Attijariwafa Bank
Attijariwafa Bank
Banque Populaire
Banque Populaire
BMCE Bank
BMCE Bank
Bmci
CIH Bank
Credit Agricole du Maroc
Credit du Maroc

Golf Courses in Asilah

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asilah Marina Golf

Airports Near Asilah

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gibraltar AirportGIBLarge Airport
Sania Ramel AirportTTULarge Airport
Tangier Ibn Battuta AirportTNGLarge Airport
Ouezzane Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Asilah

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Asilah
Had Rharbia سوق أحد الغربية

Churches & Religious Organizations in Asilah

16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of San Bartolome
Church of San Bartolome
Kahal Synagogue
Lalla Saida
Masjid Al Quds
Masjid Hassan II
Masjid Moulay Abdesalam مسجل مولاي عبد السلام
Mosquée Al-Houda
Mosquee Briech
Mosquée Molay Driss
Mosquée Molay Driss
San Bartolome Church
Sidi Mghait, camino a la playa
Synagogue Andijar
Synagogue Benjou
مسجد

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Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Casablanca
Elevation
2 m (7 ft)
Founded
149 BC
Mayor
Mohamed Benaissa
Twinned With
Sintra

🇲🇦 About Morocco

Capital Rabat
Population 36,029,138
Area 446,550 km²
GDP (USD) $146,036,093,667
GDP per capita $3,814
HDI 0.698
Life expectancy 75.3 years
Internet users 91.0%
Urban population 62.7%
Currency MAD (Dirham)
Languages Arabic, Berber
Calling code +212
TLD .ma
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Morocco

10 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Ras l' âm
Jan 11 Proclamation of Independence Takdim watikat al-istiqlal
Jan 14 Amazigh New Year Id Yennayer
May 1 Labour Day Eid Ash-Shughl
Jul 30 Enthronement Eid Al-Ârch
Aug 14 Zikra Oued Ed-Dahab Oued Ed-Dahab Day
Aug 20 Revolution of the King and the People Thawrat al malik wa shâab
Aug 21 Youth Day Eid Al Chabab
Nov 6 Green March Eid Al Massira Al Khadra
Nov 18 Independence Day Eid Al Istiqulal

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Frequently Asked Questions About Asilah

What is the population of Asilah?

Asilah has a population of 34,011 residents and is located in Morocco. The population density is 1,597 people per square mile, spread across 21.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Asilah?

Asilah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.7 inches.

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