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
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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
Climate
| Population | 4,756 |
| Elevation | 1,345 ft (410 m) |
| Coordinates | 28.0221°, -9.2940° |
| Timezone | Africa/Casablanca |
| Country | 🇲🇦 Morocco |
| State / Province | Guelmim-Oued Noun |
| Average Temperature | 71°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 2.4 inches (60 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 70.7°F |
| 31% above Morocco avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,345 ft (410 m) |
| Coordinates | 28.0221°N, 9.2940°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Casablanca |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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").
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 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Zag
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Farmers Markets in Zag
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| السوق الاسبوعي للزاك |
Banks in Zag
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Zag
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mahbes Airbase | - | Medium Airport |
| Al Mahbes Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Al Mahbes UN Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Zag
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Poste Maroc |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Zag
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| مسجد الزاك |
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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 | - |
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Public Holidays in Morocco
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Frequently Asked Questions About Zag
What is the population of Zag?
Zag has a population of 4,756 residents and is located in Morocco..
What is the weather like in Zag?
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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