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Zaouïa Aït Ishak, Morocco

Béni Mellal-Khénifra · Morocco

Zaouïa Aït Ishak is a small city in Béni Mellal-Khénifra, Morocco with a population of 13,299. Elevation: 2,664 ft (812 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

13,299 Population 65/sq mi density
2,664 ft Elevation 812 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
23.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Casablanca Timezone

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About Zaouïa Aït Ishak

Aït Ishaq is a town in Khénifra Province, Béni Mellal-Khénifra, Morocco. Ait Ishak is a Moroccan Berber village in central Morocco.
Ait Ishaq belongs to the province of Khenifra and is 25 km south of its capital.
It includes the Ait Ishak Center in its 19 suburbs.
36,652 people .
This city was the oldest region in Morocco in the middle of the eleventh century AH, the capital of the Emirate of Daliyah. It was founded by Muhammad al-Hajj al-Dulai and began building it on Sunday 16 Rabi’ al-Awwal 1048 AH - July 28, 1638 AD. At that time, it was not called by this name, but was called Zawiya Al-Daliyah, and it continued to bear this name until it was seized and destroyed by Sultan Al-Mawla Al-Rashid in 1079 AH - 1668 AD, where it remained after that as a ruin and ruins here and there.

People

Population13,299
Density65/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain23.9 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation2,664 ft (812 m)
Population13,299
Population Density65 / sq mi
Elevation2,664 ft (812 m)
Coordinates32.7618°, -5.7254°
TimezoneAfrica/Casablanca
Country🇲🇦 Morocco
State / ProvinceBéni Mellal-Khénifra
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation23.9 inches (607 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Zaouïa Aït Ishak

Zaouïa Aït Ishak is a small city in Morocco (Béni Mellal-Khénifra) with a population of 13,299. The city sits at an elevation of 2,664 feet (812 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Casablanca.

Climate in Zaouïa Aït Ishak

Zaouïa Aït Ishak has an average annual temperature of 16.7°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jul (28.5°C), the coldest is Jan (7.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 476 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.1°C / 45°F -2.3° / 20.8° 63.1
Feb 9.4°C / 49°F -0.7° / 22.7° 42.7
Mar 10.9°C / 52°F 0.5° / 25.7° 94.8
Apr 13.7°C / 57°F 2.5° / 27.6° 49.5
May 18.5°C / 65°F 5.5° / 32.9° 35.7
Jun 22.1°C / 72°F 9.7° / 37.3° 8.4
Jul 28.5°C / 83°F 15.8° / 40.4° 3.8
Aug 28.2°C / 83°F 15.8° / 40.7° 8.0
Sep 22.8°C / 73°F 11.1° / 36.1° 32.1
Oct 17.9°C / 64°F 5.5° / 32° 37.5
Nov 12°C / 54°F 1.7° / 25.1° 32.6
Dec 9°C / 48°F -0.5° / 22.5° 68.1
Zaouïa Aït Ishak enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,664 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.3°F
12% above Morocco avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,664 ft (812 m)
Area205.6 sq mi (532.6 km²)
Population Density65/sq mi
Coordinates32.7618°N, 5.7254°W
TimezoneAfrica/Casablanca

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.9"
37% below Morocco avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.43"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

50 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.8 on May 23, 2025.

Aug 11, 2007 15 km SSE of Aïn Leuh, Morocco M4.7 64 km
Aug 5, 2010 47 km SSE of Zawyat ech Cheïkh, Morocco M4.6 56 km
Oct 15, 2024 22 km SE of Aïn Leuh, Morocco M4.5 71 km
Jun 12, 2006 26 km SE of Khenifra, Morocco M4.5 21 km
May 31, 2013 56 km ESE of Zawyat ech Cheïkh, Morocco M4.5 50 km
Feb 14, 2011 53 km NE of Ifrane, Morocco M4.5 85 km
Jul 6, 2009 41 km NE of Ifrane, Morocco M4.5 91 km
Mar 5, 2006 15 km ENE of Beni Mellal, Morocco M4.4 61 km
Feb 16, 2020 47 km E of Midelt, Morocco M4.3 139 km
Jan 2, 2024 26 km N of Ifrane, Morocco M4.3 111 km
Apr 14, 2013 19 km ESE of Azrou, Morocco M4.3 92 km
Jun 4, 2018 26 km SE of Midelt, Morocco M4.3 116 km
Jan 24, 2022 Fes-Boulemane, Morocco M4.2 146 km
Jun 18, 1998 21 km S of Khenifra, Morocco M4.2 8 km
May 14, 2014 18 km NE of Ifrane, Morocco M4.2 121 km
Apr 15, 2014 17 km N of Ifrane, Morocco M4.2 118 km
Aug 4, 1997 32 km SSE of Zawyat ech Cheïkh, Morocco M4.1 42 km
Mar 29, 2000 37 km SSE of Beni Mellal, Morocco M4.0 93 km
May 12, 2014 10 km ESE of Beni Mellal, Morocco M4.0 72 km
Jul 15, 2006 38 km E of Ifrane, Morocco M4.0 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
March 53°F (11°C) 3.2 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 0.6 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
December 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in Wettest

Zaouïa Aït Ishak has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 46°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Zaouïa Aït Ishak

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Ski Resorts Near Zaouïa Aït Ishak

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Habri ski resort 0.0 $0
Michlifen ski resort 0.0 $0

Airports Near Zaouïa Aït Ishak

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Beni Mellal AirportBEMLarge Airport
Ifran AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Zaouïa Aït Ishak

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ait Ishak

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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Frequently Asked Questions About Zaouïa Aït Ishak

What is the population of Zaouïa Aït Ishak?

Zaouïa Aït Ishak has a population of 13,299 residents and is located in Morocco. The population density is 65 people per square mile, spread across 205.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zaouïa Aït Ishak?

Zaouïa Aït Ishak enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.9 inches.

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