Zag, Morocco

Guelmim-Oued Noun · Morocco

Zag is a small town in Guelmim-Oued Noun, Morocco with a population of 4,756. Elevation: 1,345 ft (410 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

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

4,756 Population
1,345 ft Elevation 410 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
2.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Casablanca Timezone

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About Zag

Zag is a town in southern Morocco, in the Assa-Zag province of the Guelmim-Oued Noun region. It lies to the south of the town of Assa and is the last settlement on the road south from there until Western Sahara. According to the 2004 census Zag had a population of 7,751, the second-highest in the province behind Assa and the eighth-highest in the region.

People

Population4,756

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain2.4 in/yr
Elevation1,345 ft (410 m)
Population4,756
Elevation1,345 ft (410 m)
Coordinates28.0221°, -9.2940°
TimezoneAfrica/Casablanca
Country🇲🇦 Morocco
State / ProvinceGuelmim-Oued Noun
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation2.4 inches (60 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Zag

Zag is a small town in Morocco (Guelmim-Oued Noun) with a population of 4,756. The city sits at an elevation of 1,345 feet (410 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 2.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Casablanca.

Climate in Zag

Zag has an average annual temperature of 22.3°C (72°F). The hottest month is Jul (31.9°C), the coldest is Jan (13.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 60 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13.1°C / 56°F 2.8° / 26.7° 5.0
Feb 16.1°C / 61°F 5.3° / 30.3° 3.8
Mar 18.5°C / 65°F 7.5° / 34.5° 4.9
Apr 20.9°C / 70°F 9.3° / 36.8° 1.7
May 24.4°C / 76°F 11.8° / 41.5° 1.2
Jun 25.1°C / 77°F 14° / 43.2° 3.3
Jul 31.9°C / 89°F 16.4° / 47.4° 0.4
Aug 31.7°C / 89°F 16.6° / 46.8° 2.0
Sep 27.6°C / 82°F 15.6° / 43.3° 9.5
Oct 24.4°C / 76°F 12.4° / 39.8° 2.9
Nov 19.5°C / 67°F 8.5° / 33° 9.9
Dec 14.7°C / 59°F 4.8° / 27.1° 15.9
Zag has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 2.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,345 feet.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average70.7°F
31% above Morocco avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)

Geography

Elevation1,345 ft (410 m)
Coordinates28.0221°N, 9.2940°W
TimezoneAfrica/Casablanca

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.4"
94% below Morocco avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 0.51"
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 M4.3 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 58°F (15°C) 0.2 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in
April 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in
May 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
June 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 86°F (30°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 86°F (30°C) 0.0 in
September 81°F (27°C) 0.3 in
October 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.5 in Wettest
December 56°F (13°C) 0.5 in

Zag has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 55°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 2.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (0.5") and June the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Zag

Institution Type Founded Website
اعدادية النصر College - ,
ثانوية الزاك College - ,

Schools in Zag

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
مدرسة عمر ابن الخطاب - - - -
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Radio Stations near Zag

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Farmers Markets in Zag

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
السوق الاسبوعي للزاك

Banks in Zag

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Al Barid Bank

Airports Near Zag

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mahbes Airbase-Medium Airport
Al Mahbes Airstrip-Small Airport
Al Mahbes UN Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Zag

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Maroc

Churches & Religious Organizations in Zag

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
مسجد الزاك

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Meteorites
41
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Meteorites Near Zag

41 meteorite landings recorded by NASA found near Zag.

Name Year Description
Northwest Africa 1201 2000
Northwest Africa 768 2000
Northwest Africa 835 2000
Northwest Africa 836 2000
Northwest Africa 837 2000
Northwest Africa 838 2000
Northwest Africa 848 2000
Lahmada 002 1999
Lahmada 003 1999
Lahmada 004 1999
Lahmada 005 1999
Lahmada 006 1999
Lahmada 007 1999
Lahmada 008 1999
Lahmada 009 1999
Lahmada 010 1999
Northwest Africa 035 1999
Northwest Africa 036 1999
Northwest Africa 037 1999
Northwest Africa 038 1999
Northwest Africa 039 1999
Northwest Africa 040 1999
Northwest Africa 041 1999
Northwest Africa 042 1999
Northwest Africa 043 1999
Northwest Africa 044 1999
Northwest Africa 045 1999
Zag (b) 1999
Lahmada 1998
Lahmada 011 1998
Lahmada 012 1998
Lahmada 013 1998
Lahmada 014 1998
Lahmada 015 1998
Lahmada 016 1998
Lahmada 017 1998
Lahmada 018 1998
Zag 1998
Northwest Africa 056 -
Northwest Africa 057 -
Northwest Africa 058 -

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Casablanca

🇲🇦 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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Zag has a population of 4,756 residents and is located in Morocco..

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Zag has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 2.4 inches.

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