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Zaïo, Morocco

Oriental · Morocco

Zaïo is a mid-size city in Oriental, Morocco with a population of 39,099. Elevation: 650 ft (198 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

39,099 Population 6,800/sq mi density
650 ft Elevation 198 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
11.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Casablanca Timezone

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About Zaïo

Zaïo

Zaio is a municipality located in the province of Nador in northeastern Morocco. In 2024 Zaio had a total population of 36,766.

People

Population39,099
Density6,800/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain11.6 in/yr
Sunny Days315/yr
Elevation650 ft (198 m)
Population39,099
Population Density6,800 / sq mi
Elevation650 ft (198 m)
Coordinates34.9428°, -2.7329°
TimezoneAfrica/Casablanca
Country🇲🇦 Morocco
State / ProvinceOriental
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation11.6 inches (295 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Zaïo

Zaïo is a mid-size city in Morocco (Oriental) with a population of 39,099. The city sits at an elevation of 650 feet (198 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Casablanca.

Climate in Zaïo

Zaïo has an average annual temperature of 17.3°C (63°F). The hottest month is Aug (27°C), the coldest is Jan (9.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 337 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 9.3°C / 49°F 3° / 15.6° 46.9
Feb 10°C / 50°F 3.3° / 16.7° 38.4
Mar 12.4°C / 54°F 5.4° / 19.4° 31.8
Apr 14.7°C / 58°F 7.5° / 21.9° 34.9
May 18.6°C / 65°F 11° / 26.3° 23.6
Jun 23.4°C / 74°F 15.2° / 31.7° 6.9
Jul 26.8°C / 80°F 18.3° / 35.3° 2.2
Aug 27°C / 81°F 18.5° / 35.6° 3.8
Sep 22.8°C / 73°F 15.2° / 30.5° 20.1
Oct 19°C / 66°F 11.6° / 26.5° 31.0
Nov 13.4°C / 56°F 7.4° / 19.5° 53.5
Dec 10.2°C / 50°F 4.4° / 16° 43.5
Zaïo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 315 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 11.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 650 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average64.2°F
19% above Morocco avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days315 days/yr

Geography

Elevation650 ft (198 m)
Area5.8 sq mi (14.9 km²)
Population Density6,800/sq mi
Coordinates34.9428°N, 2.7329°W
TimezoneAfrica/Casablanca

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.6"
69% below Morocco avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.09"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,573 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 13, 2024.

Feb 24, 2004 11 km SSW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M6.4 117 km
Jan 25, 2016 49 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M6.3 117 km
May 26, 1994 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M6.0 131 km
Dec 22, 1999 9 km ENE of Beni Saf, Algeria M5.6 139 km
May 20, 2022 Strait of Gibraltar M5.5 93 km
May 23, 1993 39 km NW of Saidia, Morocco M5.4 51 km
Feb 25, 2004 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M5.3 131 km
Aug 28, 2021 44 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.3 95 km
Jan 25, 2016 51 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.3 122 km
Mar 12, 1992 36 km E of Melilla, Spain M5.3 45 km
Jan 25, 2016 28 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.2 121 km
Mar 15, 2016 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.2 116 km
Jan 21, 2016 48 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 113 km
Mar 7, 2004 18 km WSW of Bni Bouayach, Morocco M5.1 118 km
Jan 25, 2016 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 112 km
Feb 22, 2016 66 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 113 km
Jan 25, 2016 39 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 122 km
Feb 26, 2004 20 km W of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M5.0 136 km
Mar 3, 2016 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 113 km
Mar 11, 2016 58 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.0 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2016 MOROCCO Earthquake 0.0 m 1 117 km
1804 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake - 2 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Wettest
February 55°F (13°C) 1.2 in
March 58°F (15°C) 1.4 in
April 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in
May 65°F (19°C) 1.1 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
October 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in
November 60°F (16°C) 0.7 in
December 55°F (13°C) 1.3 in

Zaïo has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 53°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Zaïo

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Allal Fasi - - - -
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Radio Stations near Zaïo

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Farmers Markets in Zaïo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Joutiya
souk jjoutya
Souq el morakab
سوق الخضر بالجملة

Hotels in Zaïo

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bilal

Restaurants in Zaïo

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Douya

Cafes in Zaïo

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bouraza بورزة
France

Gas Stations in Zaïo

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MA #10014624183
MA #10825151024
MA #8505327642
Station de Service Oilibya Zaïo

Banks in Zaïo

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Albarid Bank
Attijariwafa Banque التجاري وفابنك
Attijariwafa Banque التجاري وفابنك
Attijariwafa Banque التجاري وفابنك
Banque Populaire البنك الشعبي

Stadiums & Teams in Zaïo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Zaïo

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nador Al Aaroui International AirportNDRLarge Airport
Melilla AirportMLNMedium Airport

Post Offices in Zaïo

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Zaïo

Churches & Religious Organizations in Zaïo

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosquee Zaio

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Casablanca
Elevation
148 m (486 ft)

🇲🇦 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 Zaïo

What is the population of Zaïo?

Zaïo has a population of 39,099 residents and is located in Morocco. The population density is 6,800 people per square mile, spread across 5.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zaïo?

Zaïo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 315 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.6 inches.

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