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Fnidek, Morocco

Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima · Morocco

Fnidek is a mid-size city in Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco with a population of 84,558. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

84,558 Population 5,852/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
30.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Casablanca Timezone

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About Fnidek

Fnidek

Fnideq is a town in northern Morocco, on the Mediterranean coast of M'diq-Fnideq Prefecture, 31 kilometres (19 mi) north of the city of Tétouan. The town is also known under the Spanish name Castillejos. It is the closest Moroccan urban commune to the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, although the rural commune of Belyounech is closer. During the Hispano-Moroccan War of 1859, it was the location of the decisive Battle of Castillejos.

People

Population84,558
Density5,852/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain30.8 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Population84,558
Population Density5,852 / sq mi
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Coordinates35.8491°, -5.3575°
TimezoneAfrica/Casablanca
Country🇲🇦 Morocco
State / ProvinceTanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation30.8 inches (782 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Fnidek

Fnidek is a mid-size city in Morocco (Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima) with a population of 84,558. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Casablanca.

Climate in Fnidek

Fnidek has an average annual temperature of 18.9°C (66°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.5°C), the coldest is Feb (13.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 707 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 14°C / 57°F 11.6° / 16.5° 96.7
Feb 13.8°C / 57°F 11.3° / 16.2° 106.9
Mar 15.1°C / 59°F 12.4° / 17.8° 91.0
Apr 16.8°C / 62°F 14.1° / 19.4° 75.5
May 19.3°C / 67°F 16.2° / 22.4° 24.9
Jun 22.1°C / 72°F 18.8° / 25.4° 12.7
Jul 24.7°C / 76°F 20.9° / 28.5° 0.6
Aug 25.5°C / 78°F 21.8° / 29.1° 1.5
Sep 23.2°C / 74°F 20.2° / 26.3° 15.9
Oct 20.5°C / 69°F 17.8° / 23.2° 74.9
Nov 16.8°C / 62°F 14.4° / 19.2° 106.9
Dec 14.9°C / 59°F 12.6° / 17.2° 99.2
Fnidek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 280 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 30.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (11°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average62.8°F
16% above Morocco avg
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area14.5 sq mi (37.4 km²)
Population Density5,852/sq mi
Coordinates35.8491°N, 5.3575°W
TimezoneAfrica/Casablanca

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.8"
19% below Morocco avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.43"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,432 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M5.1 on Feb 10, 2025.

Feb 24, 2004 11 km SSW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M6.4 146 km
May 26, 1994 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M6.0 129 km
Jan 25, 2016 51 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.3 149 km
Feb 25, 2004 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M5.3 129 km
Jan 25, 2016 28 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.2 139 km
Feb 10, 2025 25 km N of Ouezzane, Morocco M5.1 94 km
Jan 25, 2016 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 149 km
Jan 25, 2016 39 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 142 km
Mar 3, 2016 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 148 km
Feb 26, 2004 20 km W of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M5.0 127 km
Apr 22, 2010 10 km NW of Larache, Morocco M4.8 102 km
Jul 25, 2020 20 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.8 143 km
Nov 10, 1999 58 km E of Martil, Morocco M4.7 68 km
Feb 24, 2004 7 km S of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M4.7 148 km
Jan 25, 2016 50 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.7 147 km
Feb 27, 2004 5 km SSE of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M4.6 149 km
Aug 19, 2014 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain M4.6 122 km
Jun 3, 1994 7 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M4.6 137 km
Feb 24, 2004 7 km SSW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M4.6 146 km
Jun 30, 2007 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1680 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 5.0 m 70 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (11°C) 5.3 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 4.5 in
March 56°F (14°C) 4.1 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 0.6 in
October 65°F (19°C) 2.4 in
November 60°F (15°C) 4.3 in
December 55°F (13°C) 5.4 in Wettest

Fnidek has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 53°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Fnidek

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Aswat - MP3 128 kbps
BFBS Gibraltar (GI) british forces, pop MP3 128 kbps
RTVCE (ES) - AAC 258 kbps
GBC Radio Gibraltar (GI) - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Fnidek

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro de interetacion y aula del mar
Late Roman Basilica of Ceuta
Museo del Revellín
Museo del Revellín
Museo Municipal

Libraries in Fnidek

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archivo Histórico Municipal Jesús Terán Gil0.0
Biblioteca Pública de Ceuta-El Morro "Miguel Ángel Blanco"0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Mercedes Gaibros0.0
Biclioteca Pública del Estado Adolfo Suárez0.0
Estacion del Ferrocarril0.0

Farmers Markets in Fnidek

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Central
Mercado Central
Mercado de San José
Mercado Virgen del Carmen

Hotels in Fnidek

15 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Almina
Apartamentos
Appartement Amira Ksar Sghir
BL's House
Dar Aouatef
Espace القاسمي
Étoile de la mer
Fnideq hôtel
Hôtel Ibis
Hotel Ksar Al Majaz
Hôtel La Corniche
le petit poisson
Maison d'hôtes Marine Ksar Sghir
The St. Regis La Bahia Blanca Resort, Tamuda Bay
إقامة النمور( عويطة)

Restaurants in Fnidek

8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chiringuito
Dulce Paladar
Restaurant Albahr
Restaurant Café Arena
Restaurant Star 75
Snack Costa Brava
Snack derdabi
SNACK EL AFIA

Cafes in Fnidek

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe DinaRim
Café Élite ice
Coffeeshop
مقهى قرطبة

Clinics in Fnidek

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centre de Santé Rural Belyounech

Train Stations in Fnidek

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ksar Sghir

Bus Stations in Fnidek

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MA #299324019
Taxis Colectivos para Tanger

Gas Stations in Fnidek

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Afriquia
MA #10595345709
MA #10595345710
MA #1868726283
MA #6859134915

Banks in Fnidek

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Attijariwafa bank
Banque marocaine du Commerce extérieur
Banque Populaire البنك الشعبي
Crédit Immobilier et Hôtelier

Stadiums & Teams in Fnidek

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Fnidek

4 airports within the area.

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

Post Offices in Fnidek

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post Fnideq

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fnidek

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Católica Nuestra Señora del Carmen
Masjid Sebaatou Rijal
Masjid Zawya Harrakia
Morabito Iman Azafi
Morabito Sebbatou RIjal
Mosquée Al-Émira
Mosquée Al-Hamraoui مسجد الحمراوي
مسجد سعد بن معاد

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Casablanca

Around Fnidek

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 9
Hospitals 1
Pharmacies 24
Restaurants 10
Cafes 4
Banks 5
Hotels 2
Parks 12
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 2

Things to See Near Fnidek

87 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (2)
  • • Basílica Tardorromana de Ceuta
  • • Cueva y Abrigo de Benzú
🏖️ Beaches (17)
  • • Cala del Desnarigado
  • • El Tarajal
  • • Kabila Plage
  • • Plage de Mdiq
  • • Plage Marina Smir
  • + 12 more
🏰 Castles (12)
  • • Baluarte de San Pedro
  • • Baluarte de Santa Ana
  • • Castillo de San Felipe
  • • Castillo del Desnarigado
  • • Contraguardia de San Francisco Javier
  • + 7 more
🕳️ Caves (2)
  • • Abrigo de Benzú
  • • Cueva de Benzú
🛡️ Forts (8)
  • • Batería de Pino Gordo
  • • Batería del Espino
  • • Batería y Cuerpo de Guardia del Molino
  • • BFortín y batería de la Palmera
  • • Comandari nuevo
  • + 3 more
🗼 Lighthouses (2)
  • • Faro Punta Almina
  • • Punta Cires
⛰️ Peaks (24)
  • • Arkab Ain Randa
  • • Bad el Mohfar
  • • Boquete de Anyera
  • • Chak Bad el Hayar
  • • Dahar Aïn Randa
  • + 19 more
🏛️ Ruins (13)
  • • Atalaya del Palmar
  • • Atalaya del Palmar
  • • Baluarte del Molino
  • • Baños Árabes
  • • Batería de Punta Almina
  • + 8 more
🌄 Viewpoints (7)
  • • Mirador de Beliones
  • • Mirador de Isabel II
  • • Mirador de la Batería del Espino
  • • Mirador de la frontera
  • • Mirador de la Rosa de los Vientos
  • + 2 more

🇲🇦 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 Fnidek

What is the population of Fnidek?

Fnidek has a population of 84,558 residents and is located in Morocco. The population density is 5,852 people per square mile, spread across 14.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Fnidek?

Fnidek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.8 inches.

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