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Mers El Kheir, Morocco

Rabat-Salé-Kénitra · Morocco

Mers El Kheir is a small city in Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, Morocco with a population of 17,352. Elevation: 289 ft (88 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

17,352 Population 1,783/sq mi density
289 ft Elevation 88 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
18.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Casablanca Timezone

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About Mers El Kheir

Mers El Kheir

Mers El Kheir est une commune rurale de la préfecture de Skhirate-Témara, dans la région Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, au Maroc. Elle comprend un centre urbain — une ville définie comme telle dans le cadre du recensement, mais non administrativement — du même nom.

People

Population17,352
Density1,783/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain18.9 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Population17,352
Population Density1,783 / sq mi
Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Coordinates33.8626°, -6.9296°
TimezoneAfrica/Casablanca
Country🇲🇦 Morocco
State / ProvinceRabat-Salé-Kénitra
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation18.9 inches (480 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mers El Kheir

Mers El Kheir is a small city in Morocco (Rabat-Salé-Kénitra) with a population of 17,352. The city sits at an elevation of 289 feet (88 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Casablanca.

Climate in Mers El Kheir

Mers El Kheir has an average annual temperature of 17.7°C (64°F). The hottest month is Aug (23°C), the coldest is Jan (12.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 497 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12.5°C / 55°F 7.3° / 17.6° 76.4
Feb 13°C / 55°F 7.6° / 18.5° 51.0
Mar 14.9°C / 59°F 9.4° / 20.4° 50.4
Apr 16.2°C / 61°F 10.9° / 21.4° 40.2
May 18.4°C / 65°F 13.2° / 23.7° 16.3
Jun 20.9°C / 70°F 15.9° / 25.9° 3.5
Jul 22.5°C / 73°F 17.9° / 27.2° 0.4
Aug 23°C / 73°F 18.2° / 27.9° 0.9
Sep 21.8°C / 71°F 16.7° / 26.8° 14.9
Oct 19.7°C / 67°F 14.4° / 25° 52.7
Nov 15.8°C / 60°F 10.8° / 20.9° 96.8
Dec 13.6°C / 56°F 8.8° / 18.5° 93.1
Mers El Kheir enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 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 18.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 289 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above Morocco avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Area9.7 sq mi (25.2 km²)
Population Density1,783/sq mi
Coordinates33.8626°N, 6.9296°W
TimezoneAfrica/Casablanca

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.9"
50% below Morocco avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.98"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.8 on May 23, 2025.

Jun 28, 2001 17 km SSE of Kenitra, Morocco M4.6 47 km
Jun 23, 2007 4 km NNE of Sidi Qacem, Morocco M4.4 123 km
Jul 13, 1996 21 km W of Ouezzane, Morocco M4.3 147 km
Feb 18, 2012 26 km NE of Sidi Qacem, Morocco M4.2 142 km
May 26, 2005 10 km ENE of Souq Larb’a al Gharb, Morocco M4.0 135 km
Jan 5, 2006 21 km ESE of Mechraa Bel Ksiri, Morocco M3.9 133 km
Jan 6, 2006 19 km SW of Ouezzane, Morocco M3.9 143 km
Sep 29, 2009 38 km WSW of Khouribga, Morocco M3.8 133 km
Jan 5, 2006 23 km SSW of Ouezzane, Morocco M3.8 141 km
May 23, 2025 26 km W of Oulmes, Morocco M3.8 76 km
Jul 9, 2005 15 km ESE of Mechraa Bel Ksiri, Morocco M3.7 127 km
Feb 18, 2008 31 km S of Ouezzane, Morocco M3.7 145 km
Oct 6, 1992 Morocco M3.7 102 km
Jan 10, 2005 19 km NNW of Tiflet, Morocco M3.7 54 km
Jul 10, 2007 19 km SSW of Ouezzane, Morocco M3.6 144 km
May 28, 1992 22 km SSW of Ouezzane, Morocco M3.5 141 km
Jun 23, 2008 8 km NE of Khemisset, Morocco M3.5 86 km
Feb 10, 1993 21 km N of Oued Zem, Morocco M3.5 95 km
Apr 14, 1994 Morocco M3.4 149 km
Jul 23, 1995 22 km S of Larache, Morocco M3.4 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 2.3 in
March 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in
April 60°F (15°C) 2.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in
October 66°F (19°C) 1.6 in
November 60°F (16°C) 2.5 in
December 56°F (13°C) 4.0 in Wettest

Mers El Kheir has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 54°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Mers El Kheir

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
School Hibat
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Radio Stations near Mers El Kheir

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rap Lbeldi Maroc - Hip Hop Music from Morocco FR AR french rap, hip-hop MP3
Radio Manarat culture, education MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Mers El Kheir

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kasbat Genaoua
Mausoleum of Mohammed V
Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
Musée
Musée des Instruments de Géophysique et de Météorologie du Maroc
Musée des Oudayas متحف الأوداية
Musée des PTT
Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle - Institut Scientifique
Museum of Ceramics
Poupées du Monde
Rabat Archaeological Museum
The Currency Museum of the Bank Al-Maghrib
دار نادية سلا

Libraries in Mers El Kheir

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothéque Al Madina0.0
Bibliothéque Al Madina0.0
Bibliothéque Al Madina0.0
Bibliothéque Al Madina0.0
Bibliothèque de l'ENA0.0
Bibliothèque Nationale du Royaume du Maroc المكتبة الوطنية للمملكة المغربية0.0
Bibliothèque Sbihi0.0
Bibliothèque Sbihi0.0
Bibliothèque Sbihi0.0
Bibliothèque Sbihi0.0
Hajji0.0
Hajji0.0
Hajji0.0
Hajji0.0
Horizons0.0
Horizons0.0
Horizons0.0
Horizons0.0
Institut italien المعهد الإيطالي0.0
Institut italien المعهد الإيطالي0.0
Institut italien المعهد الإيطالي0.0
Institut italien المعهد الإيطالي0.0
Librairie Dakhair Al Maghreb0.0
Librairie Dakhair Al Maghreb0.0
Librairie Dakhair Al Maghreb0.0
Librairie Dakhair Al Maghreb0.0
Librairie Internationale0.0
Librairie Internationale0.0
Librairie Internationale0.0
Librairie Internationale0.0
Librairie Papeterie Del'agdal0.0
Librairie Papeterie Del'agdal0.0
Librairie Papeterie Del'agdal0.0
Librairie Papeterie Del'agdal0.0
Librairie Papeterie Del'agdal0.0
Médiathèque de l'ENA0.0
The Book Centre0.0
The Book Centre0.0
The Book Centre0.0
The Book Centre0.0
The Book Centre0.0
المكتبة الوسائطية بالرباط0.0
مكتبة المركز الوطني للبحث العلمي والتقني0.0

Farmers Markets in Mers El Kheir

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ancien Marché de Gros
Central Market
Marché
Marché aux grains
Marché aux poissons
Marché Central
Marché Central Skhirat
Marché d'El Karia
marché de la mosquée
Marché de légumes au gros
Marché de Tabriquet
Marché désorganisé سوق غير منظم
Marché El Kamra (Souk de Kamra) سوق القامرة
Marché G5
Marché G5
Marché sidi moussa
Marché youssoufia
Norza market
Souk Assalihine
Souk Assalihine
Souk d'Akkari
Souk Laghzal
Yacoub Al Mansour
سوق البالي

Restaurants in Mers El Kheir

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ahmed
McDonald's El Menzeh

Gas Stations in Mers El Kheir

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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MA #10093405177
MA #10707915996
MA #1101835680
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Stadiums & Teams in Mers El Kheir

TeamLeagueDivision
Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium
Salle de Hockey
Stade Olympique de Rabat الملعب الأولمبي بالرباط
Stade Yacoub Al Mansour

Airports Near Mers El Kheir

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mohammed V International AirportCMNLarge Airport
Rabat-Salé AirportRBALarge Airport
Kenitra Air BaseNNAMedium Airport
Ben Slimane AirportGMDSmall Airport
Casablanca Tit Mellil AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Mers El Kheir

40 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Azizi Fatima
Azizi Fatima
Cabinet De Pêdiatrie
Cabinet De Pêdiatrie
Cabinet De Pêdiatrie
Cabinet Medicale
Centre de Pédiatrie
Centre de Pédiatrie
Centre Ibtissam
Centre Ibtissam
Clinique des Ambassadeurs
Clinique des Ambassadeurs
Clinique des Ambassadeurs
Clinique du Bouregreg
Clinique du Bouregreg
Clinique du Chellah
Clinique du Chellah
Clinique La Ménara
Clinique La Ménara
Clinique Rabat Zaers
Clinique Rabat Zaers
Clinique Souissi
Clinique Souissi
Clinique Souissi
D'ophtamologie Dc Rafi
D'ophtamologie Dc Rafi
Dc Khachani
Dc Khachani
Hôpital Public Hay Said HAJJI
Hôpital Public Hay Said HAJJI
Ibnou Rochd
Ibnou Rochd
Polyclinique Belvédère
Polyclinique Belvédère
Polyclinique Internationale de Rabat
Polyclinique Internationale de Rabat
SOS Medecin Rabat
SOS Medecin Rabat
مصحة طب الأعين الشيخ مول العينين
مصحة طب الأعين الشيخ مول العينين

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mers El Kheir

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosquée Bouzoubaa

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Casablanca
Elevation
97 m (318 ft)

🇲🇦 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 Mers El Kheir

What is the population of Mers El Kheir?

Mers El Kheir has a population of 17,352 residents and is located in Morocco. The population density is 1,783 people per square mile, spread across 9.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mers El Kheir?

Mers El Kheir enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.9 inches.

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