Mhamid, Morocco

Drâa-Tafilalet · Morocco

Mhamid is a small city in Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco with a population of 6,664. Elevation: 1,804 ft (550 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

6,664 Population
1,804 ft Elevation 550 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
2.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Casablanca Timezone

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About Mhamid

Mhamid

M'Hamid El Ghizlane, also known as Lamhamid Ghozlane, is a small oasis town in Zagora Province, Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco, with about 7500 inhabitants.

People

Population6,664

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain2.3 in/yr
Elevation1,804 ft (550 m)
Population6,664
Elevation1,804 ft (550 m)
Coordinates29.8200°, -5.7200°
TimezoneAfrica/Casablanca
Country🇲🇦 Morocco
State / ProvinceDrâa-Tafilalet
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average97°F (36°C)
Annual Precipitation2.3 inches (59 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mhamid

Mhamid is a small city in Morocco (Drâa-Tafilalet) with a population of 6,664. The city sits at an elevation of 1,804 feet (550 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 97°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 2.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Casablanca.

Climate in Mhamid

Mhamid has an average annual temperature of 23.6°C (74°F). The hottest month is Jul (36.4°C), the coldest is Jan (11.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 92 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 11.7°C / 53°F 2° / 25.3° 4.5
Feb 14.3°C / 58°F 3.7° / 27.7° 16.1
Mar 17.9°C / 64°F 6.1° / 31.9° 15.1
Apr 22.2°C / 72°F 8.5° / 35.6° 15.0
May 27.6°C / 82°F 12.6° / 40.8° 2.1
Jun 31.7°C / 89°F 18.4° / 44.2° 2.2
Jul 36.4°C / 98°F 24.3° / 46.3° 3.0
Aug 35.9°C / 97°F 24.8° / 45.9° 1.8
Sep 30.6°C / 87°F 18.8° / 42.3° 14.1
Oct 24.1°C / 75°F 12° / 37.8° 9.6
Nov 18°C / 64°F 6.7° / 31.3° 6.0
Dec 13.5°C / 56°F 3.6° / 27° 3.2
Mhamid has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 97°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 2.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,804 feet.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 97°F Jul (36°C)
Annual Average75.4°F
40% above Morocco avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average97°F (36°C)

Geography

Elevation1,804 ft (550 m)
Coordinates29.8200°N, 5.7200°W
TimezoneAfrica/Casablanca

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.3"
94% below Morocco avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 0.43"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.9 on Jan 8, 1993.

Jan 8, 1993 52 km NW of Zagora, Morocco M3.9 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 60°F (16°C) 0.3 in
March 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in
April 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in
June 90°F (32°C) 0.0 in
July 97°F (36°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 96°F (35°C) 0.1 in
September 86°F (30°C) 0.1 in
October 76°F (24°C) 0.4 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in Wettest
December 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in

Mhamid has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 55°F in January to 97°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 2.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (0.4") and April the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Mhamid

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Mhamid

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Musee Maison Traditionel متحف البيت التقليدي

Hotels in Mhamid

13 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ait Atta
Auberge L'oasis
Bab Rimal
Camp Auberge Sahara Marokko
Carrefour des Nomades - hotel - restaurant - piscine
Chez le Pacha
Dar Mhamid
Elghizlane
Hotel Dar Azawd
Hotel Kasbah Azalay
Kasbah Draa
Kasbah Sahara Services
Sbai Palace

Restaurants in Mhamid

8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Restaurant La Kasbah مقهى ومطعم القصبة
Camp Bivouac Hassi Smara
Caravane de reves
Desert Camp Chraika
Dunes Dor
Elghizlane
La belle vue Chez Mustapha المنظر الجميل عند مصطفى
Snack Cafe Restaurant

Bus Stations in Mhamid

3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CTM Gare Voyage
CTM Gare Voyage
Gare routière

Airports Near Mhamid

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Zagora AirportOZGLarge Airport

Post Offices in Mhamid

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Mhamid

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mhamid

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
مسجد أولاد إدريس

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Meteorites
41
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Meteorites Near Mhamid

41 meteorite landings recorded by NASA found near Mhamid.

Name Year Description
Northwest Africa 160 2000
Northwest Africa 161 2000
Northwest Africa 162 2000
Northwest Africa 723 2000
Northwest Africa 002 1999
Northwest Africa 003 1999
Northwest Africa 004 1999
Northwest Africa 005 1999
Northwest Africa 006 1999
Northwest Africa 007 1999
Northwest Africa 008 1999
Northwest Africa 010 1999
Northwest Africa 019 1999
Northwest Africa 020 1999
Northwest Africa 021 1999
Northwest Africa 022 1999
Northwest Africa 023 1999
Northwest Africa 024 1999
Northwest Africa 163 1999
Northwest Africa 164 1999
Northwest Africa 165 1999
Northwest Africa 166 1999
Northwest Africa 169 1999
Northwest Africa 170 1999
Northwest Africa 171 1999
Northwest Africa 251 1999
Northwest Africa 252 1999
Northwest Africa 253 1999
Northwest Africa 254 1999
Northwest Africa 255 1999
Northwest Africa 256 1999
Northwest Africa 257 1999
Northwest Africa 258 1999
Northwest Africa 778 1999
Talbachat n'aït Isfoul 1999
El Blida 001 1998
El Blida 002 1998
Zegdou 1998
Tagounite 1989
Northwest Africa 050 -
Northwest Africa 051 -

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Casablanca
Elevation
513 m (1,683 ft)
Postal Code
47402

🇲🇦 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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Mhamid has a population of 6,664 residents and is located in Morocco..

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Mhamid has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 97°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 2.3 inches.

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