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Tan-Tan, Morocco

Guelmim-Oued Noun · Morocco

Tan-Tan is a mid-size city in Guelmim-Oued Noun, Morocco with a population of 79,942. Elevation: 148 ft (45 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

79,942 Population 8,091/sq mi density
148 ft Elevation 45 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
3.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Casablanca Timezone

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About Tan-Tan

Tan-Tan

Tan-Tan is a city in Tan-Tan Province in the region of Guelmim-Oued Noun in southwestern Morocco. It is a desert town with a population of 73,209. It is the largest city in the province and second largest city in the region after the capital Guelmim. It is located on the banks of the wadi Oued Ben Khelil, which flows into the Draa River 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) north of the town. The Draa River at 1,100 kilometres (684 mi) is the longest in Morocco and flows into the Atlantic Ocean soon after the confluence with the wadi. The town also has an airport, Tan Tan Plage Blanche Airport.

People

Population79,942
Density8,091/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain3.1 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Population79,942
Population Density8,091 / sq mi
Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Coordinates28.4380°, -11.1032°
TimezoneAfrica/Casablanca
Country🇲🇦 Morocco
State / ProvinceGuelmim-Oued Noun
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation3.1 inches (79 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tan-Tan

Tan-Tan is a mid-size city in Morocco (Guelmim-Oued Noun) with a population of 79,942. The city sits at an elevation of 148 feet (45 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 3.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Casablanca.

Climate in Tan-Tan

Tan-Tan has an average annual temperature of 19.7°C (67°F). The hottest month is Aug (22.4°C), the coldest is Jan (16.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 110 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.4°C / 62°F 9.5° / 25.8° 4.9
Feb 17.5°C / 63°F 11.1° / 27.8° 13.3
Mar 17.6°C / 64°F 13.1° / 30.2° 9.3
Apr 18.7°C / 66°F 14.8° / 29.6° 3.7
May 19.6°C / 67°F 15.4° / 30.5° 7.8
Jun 20.6°C / 69°F 17° / 29.3° 7.7
Jul 21.7°C / 71°F 17.7° / 33.3° 1.7
Aug 22.4°C / 72°F 18.6° / 36.8° 0.7
Sep 22.1°C / 72°F 18.6° / 33.3° 4.8
Oct 21.9°C / 71°F 16.6° / 32.6° 2.8
Nov 19.9°C / 68°F 14.2° / 29.6° 7.0
Dec 17.6°C / 64°F 10.5° / 26.7° 46.5
Tan-Tan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 330 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 3.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 148 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average68.7°F
27% above Morocco avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Area9.9 sq mi (25.6 km²)
Population Density8,091/sq mi
Coordinates28.4380°N, 11.1032°W
TimezoneAfrica/Casablanca

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 3.1"
92% below Morocco avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 0.75"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Nov 14, 1991.

Nov 14, 1991 46 km SW of Guelmim, Morocco M4.3 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.5 in
March 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in
April 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
August 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
September 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
October 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
November 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in Wettest

Tan-Tan has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 61°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 3.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (0.8") and August the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Tan-Tan

Institution Type Founded Website
ثانوية السلام الإعدادية College
ثانوية الشيخ الأغظف التأهيلية College
ثانوية محمد الخامس التأهيلية College
مدرسة المسيرة الخضراء التعليم العتيق College

Schools in Tan-Tan

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
مدرسة المنار الخصوصية
مدرسة القاضي عياظ الإبتدائية
مدرسة العبور
مدرسة حفصة بنت عمر الإبتدائية
مدرسة الحسن الثاني الإبتدائية
مدرسة الشريف الإدريسي الإبتدائية
مدرسة العبور الابتدائية
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Radio Stations near Tan-Tan

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Tan-Tan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
الخزانة الوسائطية طانطان0.0

Farmers Markets in Tan-Tan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
السوق الأسبوعي طانطان

Hotels in Tan-Tan

10 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Afra
Hotel Diamant
Ksar Tafnidilt
MJI group
Sable d´or
فندق
فندق أمكالة
فندق تافراوت
فندق تالوين
فندق دكار

Restaurants in Tan-Tan

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

مطاعم
مطعم
مطعم و مقهى الأمل

Cafes in Tan-Tan

9 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Nizar
Lingua Coffee
الريان
المسبح الجماعي طانطان - مقهى و مطعم
مقهى الأمل
مقهى الواحة
مقهى مرجانا
مقهى و فندق ابن خلدون
مقهى و مطعم اسطنبول

Cinemas in Tan-Tan

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

سينما النهضة

Monuments in Tan-Tan

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

موسم طانطان - ساحة السلم و التسامح

Bus Stations in Tan-Tan

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gare Routiere
SupraTur office
Tantan Bus Station

Gas Stations in Tan-Tan

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MA #1419624329
MA #1419624339
MA #1419624344
MA #8213844918
MA #8213845520
Petrofib

Banks in Tan-Tan

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CIH BANK

Airports Near Tan-Tan

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tan Tan AirportTTAMedium Airport

Post Offices in Tan-Tan

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Tan Tan Cite Administrative
Tan Tan PPAL
وكالة بريد المغرب
وكالة بريد المغرب

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tan-Tan

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosque Moukhtar Soussi
مسجد المسيرة الخضراء

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Casablanca
Elevation
51 m (167 ft)
Area
25.6 km² (9.9 mi²)

Around Tan-Tan

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 7
Hospitals 4
Pharmacies 19
Restaurants 4
Cafes 16
Supermarkets 2
Banks 1
Hotels 10
Libraries 1
Police Stations 2
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 3

🇲🇦 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 Tan-Tan

What is the population of Tan-Tan?

Tan-Tan has a population of 79,942 residents and is located in Morocco. The population density is 8,091 people per square mile, spread across 9.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tan-Tan?

Tan-Tan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 3.1 inches.

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