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Guelmim, Morocco

Guelmim-Oued Noun · Morocco

Guelmim is a large city in Guelmim-Oued Noun, Morocco with a population of 129,200. Elevation: 988 ft (301 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).

129,200 Population 5,809/sq mi density
988 ft Elevation 301 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
4.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Casablanca Timezone

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About Guelmim

Guelmim

Guelmim is a city in southern Morocco, often called the Gateway to the Desert. It is the capital of the Guelmim-Oued Noun region which includes southern Morocco and the northeastern corner of Western Sahara. The population of the city was 187,808 as of the 2014 Moroccan census, making it the largest city in the region. The N1 and N12 highways cross at Guelmim and link it to the nearby region of Souss-Massa.

People

Population129,200
Density5,809/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)
Rain4.1 in/yr
Sunny Days329/yr
Elevation988 ft (301 m)
Population129,200
Population Density5,809 / sq mi
Elevation988 ft (301 m)
Coordinates28.9870°, -10.0574°
TimezoneAfrica/Casablanca
Country🇲🇦 Morocco
State / ProvinceGuelmim-Oued Noun
Average Temperature67°F (20°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation4.1 inches (104 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Guelmim

Guelmim is a large city in Morocco (Guelmim-Oued Noun) with a population of 129,200. The city sits at an elevation of 988 feet (301 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 4.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Casablanca.

Climate in Guelmim

Guelmim has an average annual temperature of 20.5°C (69°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.5°C), the coldest is Jan (14°C). Average annual precipitation is 195 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 14°C / 57°F 6.1° / 25.7° 8.6
Feb 16.3°C / 61°F 7.7° / 28.7° 23.3
Mar 17.3°C / 63°F 8.4° / 32.9° 20.7
Apr 18.8°C / 66°F 10.6° / 34.1° 7.4
May 21.5°C / 71°F 12.3° / 38.4° 12.4
Jun 21.5°C / 71°F 14.2° / 38.7° 25.8
Jul 27°C / 81°F 16.4° / 44.5° 4.2
Aug 27.5°C / 81°F 16.6° / 45° 6.1
Sep 23.9°C / 75°F 15.7° / 39.2° 10.8
Oct 23°C / 73°F 13.3° / 38.6° 6.5
Nov 19.3°C / 67°F 10° / 32° 23.1
Dec 15.5°C / 60°F 7.5° / 26.8° 46.2
Guelmim enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 329 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 4.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 988 feet.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average67.3°F
25% above Morocco avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days329 days/yr

Geography

Elevation988 ft (301 m)
Area22.2 sq mi (57.6 km²)
Population Density5,809/sq mi
Coordinates28.9870°N, 10.0574°W
TimezoneAfrica/Casablanca

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 4.1"
89% below Morocco avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 0.83"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Feb 20, 2017.

Feb 20, 2017 28 km SW of Agadir, Morocco M4.4 143 km
Nov 14, 1991 46 km SW of Guelmim, Morocco M4.3 47 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 60°F (15°C) 0.6 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
April 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in
May 69°F (20°C) 0.1 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
August 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
October 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in
December 60°F (15°C) 0.8 in Wettest

Guelmim has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 57°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 4.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (0.8") and June the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Guelmim

Institution Type Founded Website
École Supérleure de Technologie University
Institut Spécialisé De L'Hôtellerie Et De Tourisme College
Institute Technicians Specialized In Agriculture College
Lycée Al Khawarizmi College
Lycée Collégial Oued Noun College
Lycée Moulay Rachid College
Middle School Al Wahda College

Schools in Guelmim

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
ثانوية باب الصحراء
Ecole Youssef Ben Tachfine
Middle School Amhirich
ثانوية ابو بكر الرازي الاعدادية
مدرسة حمان فطواكي
School Hammane Elfatouaki
إعدادية لالة خديجة
المعهد الجهوي للموسيقى
مدرسة الشهداء الابتدائية
School Mohamed Vi
School Collègial Tekna
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Radio Stations near Guelmim

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Guelmim

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Musee mémoire des nomades
Museum Kasbah

Hotels in Guelmim

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Club
Hotel Qoods
فندق الملتقى

Restaurants in Guelmim

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurant aljazera
Snack Almazraa

Cafes in Guelmim

11 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ali Baba
Basma
Cafe 3 mars
Cafe aya
café majorel
Cafe restaurant total
Café Ziz
La libèrté
La libèrté
مقهى الشمالية
مقهى مسك الليل

Theatres in Guelmim

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Palais Des Congres

Monuments in Guelmim

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Porte de Guelmim Ville

Castles in Guelmim

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Borj

Bus Stations in Guelmim

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Egleimín
Guelmim Bus Station

Gas Stations in Guelmim

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Afriquia
Afriquia أفريقيا
Afriqyiia
Hamama
MA #3192079648
MA #5159127128
MA #6611245747
وقود السقاطة

Banks in Guelmim

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BMCE
Waffa bank

Airports Near Guelmim

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guelmim AirportGLNSmall Airport

Post Offices in Guelmim

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Guelmim Porte Du Sahara

Churches & Religious Organizations in Guelmim

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Masjid alaadam

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Casablanca
Elevation
298 m (978 ft)

Around Guelmim

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 15
Hospitals 3
Pharmacies 34
Restaurants 2
Cafes 12
Supermarkets 1
Banks 2
Hotels 2
Parks 18
Police Stations 2
Places of Worship 1

Things to See Near Guelmim

2 places within 15 km

♨️ Hot Springs (2)
  • • Piscine eau chaude, femmes
  • • Piscine eau chaude, hommes

🇲🇦 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 Guelmim

What is the population of Guelmim?

Guelmim has a population of 129,200 residents and is located in Morocco. The population density is 5,809 people per square mile, spread across 22.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Guelmim?

Guelmim enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 329 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 4.1 inches.

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