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Errachidia, Morocco

Drâa-Tafilalet · Morocco

Errachidia is a large city in Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco with a population of 100,870. Elevation: 3,409 ft (1,039 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

100,870 Population 8,109/sq mi density
3,409 ft Elevation 1,039 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
4.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Casablanca Timezone

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About Errachidia

Errachidia

Errachidia, formerly known as Ksar es-Souk, is a city in Morocco, located in the Errachidia Province, and is the capital of the Drâa-Tafilalet region.

People

Population100,870
Density8,109/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain4.9 in/yr
Sunny Days327/yr
Elevation3,409 ft (1,039 m)
Population100,870
Population Density8,109 / sq mi
Elevation3,409 ft (1,039 m)
Coordinates31.9314°, -4.4266°
TimezoneAfrica/Casablanca
Country🇲🇦 Morocco
State / ProvinceDrâa-Tafilalet
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)
Annual Precipitation4.9 inches (124 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Errachidia

Errachidia is a large city in Morocco (Drâa-Tafilalet) with a population of 100,870. The city sits at an elevation of 3,409 feet (1,039 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 88°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 4.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Casablanca.

Climate in Errachidia

Errachidia has an average annual temperature of 18.2°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jul (31°C), the coldest is Jan (7.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 412 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.5°C / 46°F -2° / 21.2° 6.5
Feb 9.6°C / 49°F -0.8° / 21.9° 15.1
Mar 12.5°C / 54°F 0.6° / 26.5° 45.4
Apr 16°C / 61°F 2.8° / 28.8° 124.1
May 21.1°C / 70°F 6.4° / 34.4° 13.9
Jun 26°C / 79°F 13.1° / 38.6° 8.9
Jul 31°C / 88°F 19.2° / 40.7° 3.4
Aug 30.1°C / 86°F 18.3° / 40.5° 16.6
Sep 24.4°C / 76°F 12.6° / 36.1° 138.3
Oct 18.6°C / 65°F 6.7° / 31.6° 25.2
Nov 12.7°C / 55°F 1.5° / 26.1° 6.1
Dec 9.1°C / 48°F -0.4° / 22.9° 8.3
Errachidia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 327 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 4.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,409 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 88°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average66.5°F
23% above Morocco avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)
Sunny Days327 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,409 ft (1,039 m)
Area12.4 sq mi (32.2 km²)
Population Density8,109/sq mi
Coordinates31.9314°N, 4.4266°W
TimezoneAfrica/Casablanca

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 4.9"
87% below Morocco avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 0.59"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Jan 24, 2022.

Oct 30, 1992 10 km W of Reçani, Morocco M5.6 72 km
Oct 23, 1992 9 km NNW of Reçani, Morocco M5.6 65 km
Aug 5, 2010 47 km SSE of Zawyat ech Cheïkh, Morocco M4.6 125 km
Feb 14, 2011 53 km NE of Ifrane, Morocco M4.5 140 km
May 31, 2013 56 km ESE of Zawyat ech Cheïkh, Morocco M4.5 105 km
Jun 12, 2006 26 km SE of Khenifra, Morocco M4.5 135 km
Nov 12, 1990 99 km NE of Errachidia, Morocco M4.4 100 km
Feb 16, 2020 47 km E of Midelt, Morocco M4.3 85 km
Jun 4, 2018 26 km SE of Midelt, Morocco M4.3 69 km
Jun 18, 1998 21 km S of Khenifra, Morocco M4.2 146 km
May 7, 1994 78 km ENE of Arfoud, Morocco M4.2 94 km
Jan 24, 2022 Fes-Boulemane, Morocco M4.2 148 km
Jan 30, 2007 112 km E of Midelt, Morocco M4.1 114 km
Aug 4, 1997 32 km SSE of Zawyat ech Cheïkh, Morocco M4.1 134 km
Jan 17, 2007 104 km NE of Errachidia, Morocco M4.0 104 km
May 12, 1994 72 km ENE of Arfoud, Morocco M4.0 90 km
Jul 15, 2006 38 km E of Ifrane, Morocco M4.0 146 km
Jan 31, 2007 99 km NE of Errachidia, Morocco M3.9 100 km
Sep 29, 1993 74 km ENE of Arfoud, Morocco M3.9 85 km
Jan 30, 2007 97 km E of Midelt, Morocco M3.9 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 0.6 in
March 58°F (14°C) 0.4 in
April 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in
May 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
June 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in
July 88°F (31°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 87°F (30°C) 0.1 in
September 78°F (26°C) 0.3 in
October 67°F (19°C) 0.6 in Wettest
November 56°F (13°C) 0.6 in
December 49°F (9°C) 0.5 in

Errachidia has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 47°F in January to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (0.6") and July the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Errachidia

Institution Type Founded Website
Faculté des sciences et techniques University - ,

Schools in Errachidia

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Al Massira - - - -
Lycée Sijilmassa - - - -
Ecole des Filles - - - -
Ecole Ibn Khaldoun - - - -
école Leila privé - - - -
Ecole Ibnou Hazm - - - -
Collège Moulay Rachid - - - -
Etablissement El fath - - - -
Etablissement Iqrae - - - -
Ecole spéciale d'informatique et d'analyse des systèmes - Esias - - - -
Ain al ati 1 - - - -
Lycée ibn Taher مدرسة ابن طاهر الثانوية - - - -
Lycée technique المدرسة الثانوية الفنية - - - -
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Radio Stations near Errachidia

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Farmers Markets in Errachidia

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Errachidía

Hotels in Errachidia

10 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Auberge Palma Ziz Hotel
Auberge Tinit
Écologie Oasis Tafilalt Hotel
Hôtel Fekri
Hotel Kenzi Rissani
Hotel Meski
Kasbat Aferdou
Le Riad
Milano
Salma Palms Hotel

Restaurants in Errachidia

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Snack Restaurant Atlanta
Dima Cinq Cinq
Doha
Ighiz Inn
Marina
Restaurant Imilchil

Cafes in Errachidia

7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

café girona
Café Noujoum
Cafe retaurant Echajara
Café rond-point
Café Rotana
Marina
Milán ميلانو

Dentists in Errachidia

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mahdi Nabulsi

Bus Stations in Errachidia

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MA #12870879912
MA #1390424290

Gas Stations in Errachidia

16 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Afriquia
Afriquia
Afriquia
Afriquia
Cepsa
INOV
Lune de Désert
MA #12587827335
Petrom
Shell
Shell
TOTAL service station
Winxo
Winxo
Ziz
ZIZ

Banks in Errachidia

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire البنك الشعبي
Banque Populaire البنك الشعبي
Crédit Agricole
Oulad El Haj
Saham Bank سهام بنك

Gyms in Errachidia

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Association Al Amal de Musculation

Stadiums & Teams in Errachidia

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Errachidia

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Moulay Ali Cherif AirportERHMedium Airport

Post Offices in Errachidia

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Errachidia Boutalamine

Churches & Religious Organizations in Errachidia

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosquée Al Ihssan
Mosquée Pont Oued Ziz

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Meteorites
12
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Casablanca
Elevation
1,009 m (3,311 ft)
Postal Code
52000

Around Errachidia

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 13
Hospitals 2
Pharmacies 35
Restaurants 7
Cafes 9
Bars 1
Supermarkets 3
Banks 5
Hotels 7
Parks 7
Police Stations 1
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 5

Things to See Near Errachidia

7 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (3)
  • • Kasba Lakdima
  • • Ksar Sidi Bou Abdellah
  • • Middle Kasba
⛰️ Peaks (1)
  • • 1140
🌄 Viewpoints (3)
  • • Dam viewpoint
  • • Reservoir
  • • Valley viewpoint

🇲🇦 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 Errachidia

What is the population of Errachidia?

Errachidia has a population of 100,870 residents and is located in Morocco. The population density is 8,109 people per square mile, spread across 12.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Errachidia?

Errachidia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 88°F in July. The area receives 327 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 4.9 inches.

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Rich 28,382 pop · 22.9 mi Aoufous 1,295 pop · 23.0 mi Jorf 13,433 pop · 30.2 mi Gourrama 6,129 pop · 35.0 mi Goulmima 17,929 pop · 35.0 mi Arfoud 31,971 pop · 36.1 mi Reçani 20,469 pop · 45.8 mi Moulay Ali Cherif 24,251 pop · 45.8 mi Tinajdad 9,764 pop · 46.1 mi Boudenib 12,419 pop · 48.1 mi Midelt 60,390 pop · 55.3 mi Tounfit 8,920 pop · 60.6 mi Bni Tajjit 9,269 pop · 61.4 mi Boumia 17,091 pop · 67.5 mi
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