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El Hajeb, Morocco

Fès-Meknès · Morocco

El Hajeb is a mid-size city in Fès-Meknès, Morocco with a population of 38,527. Elevation: 3,356 ft (1,023 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

38,527 Population 7,815/sq mi density
3,356 ft Elevation 1,023 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
19.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Casablanca Timezone

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About El Hajeb

El Hajeb

El Hajeb is a city located in the Fès-Meknès region of Morocco. It is the capital of El Hajeb Province and had a population of 27,132 in 2004. El Hajeb is located on the P21 road which can take visitors to Azrou and Ifrane. Most of the natives of the town are descendants of the Zayanes, a Berber people.

People

Population38,527
Density7,815/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain19.9 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation3,356 ft (1,023 m)
Population38,527
Population Density7,815 / sq mi
Elevation3,356 ft (1,023 m)
Coordinates33.6879°, -5.3710°
TimezoneAfrica/Casablanca
Country🇲🇦 Morocco
State / ProvinceFès-Meknès
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation19.9 inches (506 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Hajeb

El Hajeb is a mid-size city in Morocco (Fès-Meknès) with a population of 38,527. The city sits at an elevation of 3,356 feet (1,023 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Casablanca.

Climate in El Hajeb

El Hajeb has an average annual temperature of 17.7°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jul (28.3°C), the coldest is Jan (8.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 461 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 8.7°C / 48°F -0.6° / 22.4° 70.2
Feb 11.1°C / 52°F 1.1° / 24.8° 44.2
Mar 12.3°C / 54°F 1.8° / 27.9° 91.9
Apr 14.9°C / 59°F 4.1° / 29.1° 41.3
May 19.2°C / 67°F 6.8° / 34.6° 32.8
Jun 22.1°C / 72°F 11° / 37.8° 7.6
Jul 28.3°C / 83°F 15.2° / 41.8° 2.1
Aug 28.3°C / 83°F 15.5° / 42.2° 4.9
Sep 23.5°C / 74°F 12.7° / 37.5° 12.4
Oct 19.3°C / 67°F 7.3° / 33.7° 38.1
Nov 13.6°C / 56°F 3.6° / 26.7° 37.6
Dec 10.6°C / 51°F 1.4° / 24.3° 77.9
El Hajeb enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 300 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 19.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,356 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.6°F
12% above Morocco avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,356 ft (1,023 m)
Area4.9 sq mi (12.8 km²)
Population Density7,815/sq mi
Coordinates33.6879°N, 5.3710°W
TimezoneAfrica/Casablanca

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.9"
48% below Morocco avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.76"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

107 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M3.8 on May 23, 2025.

Feb 10, 2025 25 km N of Ouezzane, Morocco M5.1 149 km
Aug 11, 2007 15 km SSE of Aïn Leuh, Morocco M4.7 58 km
Jun 28, 2001 17 km SSE of Kenitra, Morocco M4.6 116 km
Mar 11, 2014 16 km NNE of Fès al Bali, Morocco M4.6 72 km
Sep 27, 2000 37 km NNW of Fès al Bali, Morocco M4.6 80 km
Jan 21, 2010 6 km N of Ouezzane, Morocco M4.5 131 km
Jul 1, 2020 34 km WSW of Taounate, Morocco M4.5 86 km
May 31, 2013 56 km ESE of Zawyat ech Cheïkh, Morocco M4.5 141 km
Jun 12, 2006 26 km SE of Khenifra, Morocco M4.5 106 km
Oct 15, 2024 22 km SE of Aïn Leuh, Morocco M4.5 61 km
Jun 23, 2007 4 km NNE of Sidi Qacem, Morocco M4.4 70 km
Nov 25, 1994 14 km NNE of Taounate, Morocco M4.4 130 km
Mar 22, 2005 15 km NW of Taza, Morocco M4.3 136 km
Apr 14, 2013 19 km ESE of Azrou, Morocco M4.3 48 km
Jul 13, 1996 21 km W of Ouezzane, Morocco M4.3 131 km
Jul 14, 1997 34 km SSW of Tmourghout, Morocco M4.3 113 km
Jun 18, 1998 21 km S of Khenifra, Morocco M4.2 108 km
Apr 15, 2014 17 km N of Ifrane, Morocco M4.2 25 km
Feb 4, 2024 29 km SSE of Ouezzane, Morocco M4.2 97 km
Feb 18, 2012 26 km NE of Sidi Qacem, Morocco M4.2 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 49°F (10°C) 2.5 in
March 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
May 62°F (16°C) 1.6 in
June 69°F (20°C) 0.6 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in
September 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
December 49°F (9°C) 2.8 in Wettest

El Hajeb has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 47°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in El Hajeb

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École al massira مدرسة المسيرة
École primaire
Ecole Zayneb Nafzaouia
École
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Radio Stations near El Hajeb

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in El Hajeb

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dar Jamai Museum
Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail
Medrasa Bou Inania
Meknes Museum
Meknes Museum

Libraries in El Hajeb

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
bibliothèque Med Manouni0.0
bibliothèque Med Manouni0.0
Maison de culture دار الثقافة0.0
maktabat alsalam aljadida مكتبة السلام الجديدة0.0
maktabat alsalam aljadida مكتبة السلام الجديدة0.0
Médiathèque de Toulal0.0
Médiathèque de Toulal0.0
Ministère des Affaires Islamiques (Habous) - médiathèque0.0

Farmers Markets in El Hajeb

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bird market
Fruit and vegetable market
Lalla Jamila Market
Marché
Marché Centrale Hamria
marché de poison
Marché demi gros
marché du grain رحبة الزرع
marché du grain رحبة الزرع
Marché du Grain رحبة الزرع
marché Mellah
Oujeh Aarouss Market
Shama Market
Shama Market
Souk al Had سوق الأحد
Souk Bazazine
Souk Mabrouka (Joutia)
Souk Sidi Said
Souk Weekly Tuesday
Souq Marjan
suck Ein Shbeek
vegetable souk
السويقة د احداف
سوق
سوق
سوق
سوق الأثاث المستعملة
سوق البرج
سوق المثلث
سوق الوحدة
سوق بوفكران
سوقويسلان
قيسارية باب جديد

Hotels in El Hajeb

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

hôtel en concstruction
Hotel Rania

Restaurants in El Hajeb

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

café restaurant
café restaurant salle des fêtes ain khadem

Cafes in El Hajeb

7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BRIDGE CAFE
Café
café le chalet
Cafe Marhaba
café sésame
La Fontaine
Torche

Veterinaries in El Hajeb

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

عيادة بيطرية العلوي الشافعي حليمة

Bus Stations in El Hajeb

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Station Grands Taxis

Gas Stations in El Hajeb

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Afriquia
Afriquia افريقيا
Oilibya
Ola
Samir
TotalEnergies
TotalEnergies
Ziz

Banks in El Hajeb

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Attijariwafa Bank التجاري وفا بنك
Bank of Africa ⵍⴱⴰⵏⴽ ⵏ ⴰⴼⵔⵉⵇⵢⴰ بنك أفريقيا
banque populaire
Banque Populaire البنك الشعبي
Banque Populaire البنك الشعبي
Crédit du Maroc مصرف المغرب

Stadiums & Teams in El Hajeb

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near El Hajeb

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Habri ski resort 0.0 $0
Michlifen ski resort 0.0 $0

Airports Near El Hajeb

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Fes Saïss International AirportFEZLarge Airport
Bassatine AirportMEKMedium Airport
Ifran AirportSmall Airport
Sidi Slimane AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in El Hajeb

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
El Hajeb

Treatment Centers in El Hajeb

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
clinique Zohour
dar seha polyclinic
Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in El Hajeb

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosquée
mosquée
mosquée
مسجد
مسجد الخلفاء الراشدين
مسجد الرضوان
مسجد الكوثر
مسجد عين اغبال

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 El Hajeb

What is the population of El Hajeb?

El Hajeb has a population of 38,527 residents and is located in Morocco. The population density is 7,815 people per square mile, spread across 4.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Hajeb?

El Hajeb enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.9 inches.

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