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El Ouatia, Morocco

Guelmim-Oued Noun · Morocco

El Ouatia is a small city in Guelmim-Oued Noun, Morocco with a population of 10,149. Elevation: 108 ft (33 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

10,149 Population 651/sq mi density
108 ft Elevation 33 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
3.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Casablanca Timezone

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About El Ouatia

El Ouatia

El Ouatia, also known as Tan-Tan Plage, is a town and municipality in Tan-Tan Province, Guelmim-Oued Noun region of Morocco. It is located about 25 km away from the city of Tan-Tan, and lies along the N1 Highway. At the time of the 2004 census, the commune had a total population of 6407 people living in 1592 households. It is one of Morocco's major fishing ports.

People

Population10,149
Density651/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain3.2 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Population10,149
Population Density651 / sq mi
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Coordinates28.4962°, -11.3327°
TimezoneAfrica/Casablanca
Country🇲🇦 Morocco
State / ProvinceGuelmim-Oued Noun
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation3.2 inches (82 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Ouatia

El Ouatia is a small city in Morocco (Guelmim-Oued Noun) with a population of 10,149. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet (33 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 3.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Casablanca.

Climate in El Ouatia

El Ouatia has an average annual temperature of 19.7°C (67°F). The hottest month is Aug (22.4°C), the coldest is Jan (16.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 110 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.4°C / 62°F 9.5° / 25.8° 4.9
Feb 17.5°C / 63°F 11.1° / 27.8° 13.3
Mar 17.6°C / 64°F 13.1° / 30.2° 9.3
Apr 18.7°C / 66°F 14.8° / 29.6° 3.7
May 19.6°C / 67°F 15.4° / 30.5° 7.8
Jun 20.6°C / 69°F 17° / 29.3° 7.7
Jul 21.7°C / 71°F 17.7° / 33.3° 1.7
Aug 22.4°C / 72°F 18.6° / 36.8° 0.7
Sep 22.1°C / 72°F 18.6° / 33.3° 4.8
Oct 21.9°C / 71°F 16.6° / 32.6° 2.8
Nov 19.9°C / 68°F 14.2° / 29.6° 7.0
Dec 17.6°C / 64°F 10.5° / 26.7° 46.5
El Ouatia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 330 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 3.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average67.9°F
26% above Morocco avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Area15.6 sq mi (40.4 km²)
Population Density651/sq mi
Coordinates28.4962°N, 11.3327°W
TimezoneAfrica/Casablanca

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 3.2"
92% below Morocco avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 0.79"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Nov 14, 1991.

Nov 14, 1991 46 km SW of Guelmim, Morocco M4.3 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 0.5 in
March 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
April 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in
May 69°F (20°C) 0.0 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 74°F (24°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in
October 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.8 in Wettest

El Ouatia has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 60°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 3.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (0.8") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in El Ouatia

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ecole
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Radio Stations near El Ouatia

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Libraries in El Ouatia

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
الخزانة الوسائطية طانطان0.0

Farmers Markets in El Ouatia

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
السوق الأسبوعي طانطان

Hotels in El Ouatia

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Canarias Sahara
Hotel Dubai
Hotel Kasba Tan Tan
Hotel Korea House
Villa Ocean

Restaurants in El Ouatia

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Firdaous
Café Mogador
Equinoxe
La Scala
Restaurant Dubai

Bus Stations in El Ouatia

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Supratours

Gas Stations in El Ouatia

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MA #3192079787
MA #915116750

Banks in El Ouatia

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire البنك الشعبي
BMC

Airports Near El Ouatia

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tan Tan AirportTTAMedium Airport

Post Offices in El Ouatia

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
El Ouatia
Poste Marroc

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 Ouatia

What is the population of El Ouatia?

El Ouatia has a population of 10,149 residents and is located in Morocco. The population density is 651 people per square mile, spread across 15.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Ouatia?

El Ouatia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 3.2 inches.

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