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Khenifra, Morocco

Béni Mellal-Khénifra · Morocco

Khenifra is a large city in Béni Mellal-Khénifra, Morocco with a population of 128,318. Elevation: 2,848 ft (868 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

128,318 Population 18,543/sq mi density
2,848 ft Elevation 868 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
20.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Casablanca Timezone

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About Khenifra

Khenifra

Khenifra is a city in northern central Morocco, surrounded by the Atlas Mountains and located on the Oum Er-Rbia River. National Highway 8 also goes through the town. The population, as of the 2024 census, was at 123,738.

People

Population128,318
Density18,543/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain20.9 in/yr
Sunny Days298/yr
Elevation2,848 ft (868 m)
Population128,318
Population Density18,543 / sq mi
Elevation2,848 ft (868 m)
Coordinates32.9349°, -5.6617°
TimezoneAfrica/Casablanca
Country🇲🇦 Morocco
State / ProvinceBéni Mellal-Khénifra
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation20.9 inches (530 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Khenifra

Khenifra is a large city in Morocco (Béni Mellal-Khénifra) with a population of 128,318. The city sits at an elevation of 2,848 feet (868 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Casablanca.

Climate in Khenifra

Khenifra has an average annual temperature of 16.7°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jul (28.5°C), the coldest is Jan (7.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 476 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.1°C / 45°F -2.3° / 20.8° 63.1
Feb 9.4°C / 49°F -0.7° / 22.7° 42.7
Mar 10.9°C / 52°F 0.5° / 25.7° 94.8
Apr 13.7°C / 57°F 2.5° / 27.6° 49.5
May 18.5°C / 65°F 5.5° / 32.9° 35.7
Jun 22.1°C / 72°F 9.7° / 37.3° 8.4
Jul 28.5°C / 83°F 15.8° / 40.4° 3.8
Aug 28.2°C / 83°F 15.8° / 40.7° 8.0
Sep 22.8°C / 73°F 11.1° / 36.1° 32.1
Oct 17.9°C / 64°F 5.5° / 32° 37.5
Nov 12°C / 54°F 1.7° / 25.1° 32.6
Dec 9°C / 48°F -0.5° / 22.5° 68.1
Khenifra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 298 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 20.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,848 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average58.8°F
9% above Morocco avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,848 ft (868 m)
Area6.9 sq mi (17.9 km²)
Population Density18,543/sq mi
Coordinates32.9349°N, 5.6617°W
TimezoneAfrica/Casablanca

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.9"
45% below Morocco avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.76"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

56 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.8 on May 23, 2025.

Aug 11, 2007 15 km SSE of Aïn Leuh, Morocco M4.7 47 km
Aug 5, 2010 47 km SSE of Zawyat ech Cheïkh, Morocco M4.6 76 km
Oct 15, 2024 22 km SE of Aïn Leuh, Morocco M4.5 55 km
May 31, 2013 56 km ESE of Zawyat ech Cheïkh, Morocco M4.5 63 km
Jun 12, 2006 26 km SE of Khenifra, Morocco M4.5 27 km
Feb 14, 2011 53 km NE of Ifrane, Morocco M4.5 105 km
Jul 6, 2009 41 km NE of Ifrane, Morocco M4.5 111 km
Jun 23, 2007 4 km NNE of Sidi Qacem, Morocco M4.4 148 km
Mar 5, 2006 15 km ENE of Beni Mellal, Morocco M4.4 79 km
Feb 16, 2020 47 km E of Midelt, Morocco M4.3 136 km
Apr 14, 2013 19 km ESE of Azrou, Morocco M4.3 75 km
Jan 2, 2024 26 km N of Ifrane, Morocco M4.3 130 km
Jun 4, 2018 26 km SE of Midelt, Morocco M4.3 116 km
Jan 24, 2022 Fes-Boulemane, Morocco M4.2 134 km
Jun 18, 1998 21 km S of Khenifra, Morocco M4.2 21 km
May 14, 2014 18 km NE of Ifrane, Morocco M4.2 102 km
Apr 15, 2014 17 km N of Ifrane, Morocco M4.2 99 km
Dec 9, 1993 7 km ESE of Fès al Bali, Morocco M4.1 144 km
Aug 4, 1997 32 km SSE of Zawyat ech Cheïkh, Morocco M4.1 61 km
Jul 15, 2006 38 km E of Ifrane, Morocco M4.0 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 2.7 in
March 51°F (11°C) 2.6 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
May 60°F (16°C) 1.7 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.7 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.3 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 0.7 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.0 in
November 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
December 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in Wettest

Khenifra has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 44°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 20.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Khenifra

Institution Type Founded Website
College Badr College
College Ibn Abdoun College
Lycee Fatima Zahra College
Lycee Ibn El Kassim Ziani College
Lycee Mohamed 5 College
Lycee Mohamed 6 College
Lycee Moulay Abdellah College

Schools in Khenifra

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Allal Ben Abdellah
Zayan
Charif Idrissi
Sakka
Collège Assou Oubaslam
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Radio Stations near Khenifra

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Hotels in Khenifra

12 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aregol
Auberge
Hotel Ajdir
Hotel Bellevue
Hotel Continental
Hotel El Kamar
Hotel El Karama
Hotel Jaouharat Al Atlas
Hôtel Nostress
Mlilia
Najah
Palais du Cèdre

Restaurants in Khenifra

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Adrar
Chez Azziz Couscous
Rania
Riad el Borj
Titrite

Cafes in Khenifra

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

2 Mars
café des jeunes
coffee de old

Dentists in Khenifra

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre Dentaire
Dental Clinic Khénifra

Bus Stations in Khenifra

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MA #5657403998

Gas Stations in Khenifra

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MA #1786579793
MA #3649910104
MA #4108474955
MA #4108477936
MA #7005472055
Shell
Texaco
Titrite

Banks in Khenifra

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Africa ⵍⴱⴰⵏⴽ ⵏ ⴰⴼⵔⵉⵇⵢⴰ بنك أفريقيا
Bank of Africa ⵍⴱⴰⵏⴽ ⵏ ⴰⴼⵔⵉⵇⵢⴰ بنك أفريقيا

Ski Resorts Near Khenifra

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 Khenifra

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Beni Mellal AirportBEMLarge Airport
Ifran AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Khenifra

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Khenifra Amalou Ighriben
Khenifra Boufouloussen

Churches & Religious Organizations in Khenifra

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
mosque de rahma

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Casablanca
Elevation
860 m (2,822 ft)
Postal Code
54000

Around Khenifra

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 9
Hospitals 2
Pharmacies 36
Restaurants 4
Cafes 3
Supermarkets 2
Banks 3
Hotels 12
Parks 4
Places of Worship 6

🇲🇦 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 Khenifra

What is the population of Khenifra?

Khenifra has a population of 128,318 residents and is located in Morocco. The population density is 18,543 people per square mile, spread across 6.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Khenifra?

Khenifra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.9 inches.

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