Tarfaya, Morocco
Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra · Morocco
Tarfaya is a small city in Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra, Morocco with a population of 11,030. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Tarfaya
Tarfaya is a province in the Moroccan economic region of Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra, which includes the southwestern part of the territory of Morocco as of before 1975, and the northern part of the disputed territory of Western Sahara. Its population in 2004 was 10420. Its main town is Tarfaya.
People
Climate
| Population | 11,030 |
| Population Density | 417 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 27.9392°, -12.9260° |
| Timezone | Africa/Casablanca |
| Country | 🇲🇦 Morocco |
| State / Province | Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra |
| Average Temperature | 69°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 1.5 inches (39 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tarfaya
Tarfaya is a small city in Morocco (Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra) with a population of 11,030. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 1.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Casablanca.
Climate in Tarfaya
Tarfaya has an average annual temperature of 19.9°C (68°F). The hottest month is Sep (22.2°C), the coldest is Jan (17.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 111 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 68.7°F |
| 27% above Morocco avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 26.5 sq mi (68.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 417/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.9392°N, 12.9260°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Casablanca |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fuerteventura (117 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fuerteventura | Fissure vent(s) | 529 m (1,736 ft) | Unknown | 117 km |
| Lanzarote | Fissure vent(s) | 670 m (2,198 ft) | 1824 | 139 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in |
Tarfaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 63°F in January to 74°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 1.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (0.4") and May the driest (0.0").
Museums in Tarfaya
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Museum |
Hotels in Tarfaya
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Tarfaya
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Tarfaya
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tarfaya
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tarfaya
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Tarfaya
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tarfaya Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tarfaya
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Mosque Arrahma |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Morocco
10 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Tarfaya?
Tarfaya has a population of 11,030 residents and is located in Morocco. The population density is 417 people per square mile, spread across 26.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tarfaya?
Tarfaya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 1.5 inches.
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