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Oued Zem, Morocco

Béni Mellal-Khénifra · Morocco

Oued Zem is a large city in Béni Mellal-Khénifra, Morocco with a population of 104,029. Elevation: 2,569 ft (783 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

104,029 Population 17,967/sq mi density
2,569 ft Elevation 783 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
19.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Casablanca Timezone

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About Oued Zem

Oued Zem

Oued Zem is a city in Khouribga Province, Béni Mellal-Khénifra, Morocco. According to the 2014 Moroccan census, Oued Zem had a population of 95,267.

People

Population104,029
Density17,967/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain19.4 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation2,569 ft (783 m)
Population104,029
Population Density17,967 / sq mi
Elevation2,569 ft (783 m)
Coordinates32.8627°, -6.5736°
TimezoneAfrica/Casablanca
Country🇲🇦 Morocco
State / ProvinceBéni Mellal-Khénifra
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation19.4 inches (493 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Oued Zem

Oued Zem is a large city in Morocco (Béni Mellal-Khénifra) with a population of 104,029. The city sits at an elevation of 2,569 feet (783 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Casablanca.

Climate in Oued Zem

Oued Zem has an average annual temperature of 19.2°C (67°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.6°C), the coldest is Jan (10.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 343 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 10.9°C / 52°F 1.5° / 24° 37.8
Feb 13.1°C / 56°F 3° / 27.6° 36.3
Mar 14.3°C / 58°F 4.4° / 30.3° 72.6
Apr 16.9°C / 62°F 5.8° / 32.2° 25.8
May 20.9°C / 70°F 8.8° / 38.1° 27.4
Jun 23.2°C / 74°F 12.5° / 40.8° 3.1
Jul 28.5°C / 83°F 15.2° / 45° 1.5
Aug 28.6°C / 83°F 15.6° / 45.1° 2.1
Sep 24.3°C / 76°F 13.7° / 40.1° 37.5
Oct 20.9°C / 70°F 9.5° / 35.8° 25.2
Nov 15.7°C / 60°F 5.7° / 29.5° 24.1
Dec 12.7°C / 55°F 3.2° / 25.6° 50.1
Oued Zem enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 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 19.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,569 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.8°F
16% above Morocco avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,569 ft (783 m)
Area5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²)
Population Density17,967/sq mi
Coordinates32.8627°N, 6.5736°W
TimezoneAfrica/Casablanca

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.4"
49% below Morocco avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.83"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

42 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 M4.7 128 km
Jun 28, 2001 17 km SSE of Kenitra, Morocco M4.6 139 km
Aug 5, 2010 47 km SSE of Zawyat ech Cheïkh, Morocco M4.6 106 km
Oct 15, 2024 22 km SE of Aïn Leuh, Morocco M4.5 138 km
Jun 12, 2006 26 km SE of Khenifra, Morocco M4.5 101 km
Feb 14, 2011 53 km NE of Ifrane, Morocco M4.5 113 km
Jul 6, 2009 41 km NE of Ifrane, Morocco M4.5 107 km
May 31, 2013 56 km ESE of Zawyat ech Cheïkh, Morocco M4.5 122 km
Mar 5, 2006 15 km ENE of Beni Mellal, Morocco M4.4 63 km
Jan 2, 2024 26 km N of Ifrane, Morocco M4.3 104 km
Jun 18, 1998 21 km S of Khenifra, Morocco M4.2 88 km
Aug 4, 1997 32 km SSE of Zawyat ech Cheïkh, Morocco M4.1 94 km
May 12, 2014 10 km ESE of Beni Mellal, Morocco M4.0 71 km
Mar 29, 2000 37 km SSE of Beni Mellal, Morocco M4.0 100 km
Jul 15, 2006 38 km E of Ifrane, Morocco M4.0 143 km
May 23, 2025 26 km W of Oulmes, Morocco M3.8 70 km
May 19, 2006 20 km ENE of Khenifra, Morocco M3.8 106 km
Jun 27, 1993 12 km SSE of Azrou, Morocco M3.8 138 km
Sep 29, 2009 38 km WSW of Khouribga, Morocco M3.8 67 km
Jan 10, 2005 19 km NNW of Tiflet, Morocco M3.7 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 2.5 in
March 53°F (12°C) 2.7 in
April 58°F (14°C) 2.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in
October 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
December 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in Wettest

Oued Zem has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 48°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Oued Zem

Institution Type Founded Website
Ibn Tofayl College

Schools in Oued Zem

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ecole 20 Août
Omar Bno Lkhattab
Ibn Habous
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Radio Stations near Oued Zem

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Oued Zem

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
مسجد الرحمه

Train Stations in Oued Zem

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Oued Zem
Sidi Daoui

Bus Stations in Oued Zem

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MA #5646591489

Gas Stations in Oued Zem

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CMH
MA #2179759468
MA #3054526446
MA #5646591483
MA #5646591488
MA #5646591517
MA #6510006066
Petrom

Airports Near Oued Zem

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Beni Mellal AirportBEMLarge Airport
Khouribga Air BaseSmall Airport
Khouribga West AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Oued Zem

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Oued Zem Al Wahda
Oued Zem El Korea
Oued Zem El Madina
Tachreft

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Casablanca
Elevation
760 m (2,494 ft)
Website
communeouedzem.ma/

Around Oued Zem

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 5
Hospitals 3
Pharmacies 28
Museums 1
Libraries 1
Parks 1
Police Stations 1

🇲🇦 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 Oued Zem

What is the population of Oued Zem?

Oued Zem has a population of 104,029 residents and is located in Morocco. The population density is 17,967 people per square mile, spread across 5.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Oued Zem?

Oued Zem enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.4 inches.

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