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Ben Taieb, Morocco

Oriental · Morocco

Ben Taieb is a small city in Oriental, Morocco with a population of 15,568. Elevation: 1,358 ft (414 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

15,568 Population 2,616/sq mi density
1,358 ft Elevation 414 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
13.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Casablanca Timezone

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About Ben Taieb

Ben Taieb

Ben Taieb is a town in Driouch Province, part of the Oriental region of Morocco. The town covers an area of approximately 12.75 km² and, as of 2024, has a population of 15,002, resulting in a population density of 1,177 inhabitants per km².

People

Population15,568
Density2,616/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain13.5 in/yr
Sunny Days312/yr
Elevation1,358 ft (414 m)
Population15,568
Population Density2,616 / sq mi
Elevation1,358 ft (414 m)
Coordinates35.0443°, -3.4542°
TimezoneAfrica/Casablanca
Country🇲🇦 Morocco
State / ProvinceOriental
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation13.5 inches (342 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ben Taieb

Ben Taieb is a small city in Morocco (Oriental) with a population of 15,568. The city sits at an elevation of 1,358 feet (414 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Casablanca.

Climate in Ben Taieb

Ben Taieb has an average annual temperature of 18.1°C (65°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.9°C), the coldest is Jan (9.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 382 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 9.9°C / 50°F 0.9° / 22.5° 30.4
Feb 11.9°C / 53°F 3.4° / 24.5° 20.7
Mar 13.1°C / 56°F 3.4° / 27.3° 61.7
Apr 15.3°C / 60°F 6° / 29.4° 65.1
May 19.3°C / 67°F 8.6° / 33.7° 41.9
Jun 22.8°C / 73°F 12.7° / 36.5° 13.7
Jul 27.9°C / 82°F 17.2° / 40.9° 3.1
Aug 27.9°C / 82°F 17.7° / 40.8° 4.8
Sep 23.1°C / 74°F 14.2° / 35.9° 38.2
Oct 19.2°C / 66°F 9.5° / 32.2° 43.0
Nov 14.5°C / 58°F 4.5° / 27° 23.6
Dec 11.8°C / 53°F 3.4° / 24.7° 36.0
Ben Taieb enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 312 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 13.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,358 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average61.4°F
14% above Morocco avg
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,358 ft (414 m)
Area6.0 sq mi (15.4 km²)
Population Density2,616/sq mi
Coordinates35.0443°N, 3.4542°W
TimezoneAfrica/Casablanca

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.5"
65% below Morocco avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 2.13"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,658 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 13, 2024.

Feb 24, 2004 11 km SSW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M6.4 51 km
Jan 25, 2016 49 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M6.3 70 km
May 26, 1994 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M6.0 66 km
May 20, 2022 Strait of Gibraltar M5.5 53 km
May 23, 1993 39 km NW of Saidia, Morocco M5.4 93 km
Jan 25, 2016 51 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.3 75 km
Feb 25, 2004 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M5.3 65 km
Aug 28, 2021 44 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.3 50 km
Mar 12, 1992 36 km E of Melilla, Spain M5.3 89 km
Jan 25, 2016 28 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.2 64 km
Mar 15, 2016 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.2 73 km
Mar 7, 2004 18 km WSW of Bni Bouayach, Morocco M5.1 52 km
Feb 22, 2016 66 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 77 km
Jan 21, 2016 48 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 67 km
Jan 25, 2016 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 56 km
Mar 3, 2016 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 58 km
Jan 25, 2016 39 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 70 km
Feb 26, 2004 20 km W of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M5.0 69 km
Mar 11, 2016 58 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 74 km
Mar 12, 2016 55 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.0 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2016 MOROCCO Earthquake 0.0 m 1 70 km
1804 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 2 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (10°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 51°F (11°C) 1.7 in
March 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in
April 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in Wettest
May 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 0.6 in
October 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in
November 57°F (14°C) 0.8 in
December 51°F (11°C) 1.9 in

Ben Taieb has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 49°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 13.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Ben Taieb

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Farmers Markets in Ben Taieb

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Souk Tafersit
Zoco Semanal del Martes

Cafes in Ben Taieb

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

638
640
Yassines café

Gas Stations in Ben Taieb

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MA #5885985749
MA #600794870
MA #600799424
MA #6269006162
Petromin Oils

Airports Near Ben Taieb

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nador Al Aaroui International AirportNDRLarge Airport
Cherif Al Idrissi AirportAHUMedium Airport
Melilla AirportMLNMedium Airport

Post Offices in Ben Taieb

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ben Taieb
Mhajer
بريد بن الطيب

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Casablanca

🇲🇦 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 Ben Taieb

What is the population of Ben Taieb?

Ben Taieb has a population of 15,568 residents and is located in Morocco. The population density is 2,616 people per square mile, spread across 6.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ben Taieb?

Ben Taieb enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 312 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.5 inches.

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