Most Dense in Morocco

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Morocco

1 Al Hoceïma 01 57,927/mi²

2 Rabat 04 36,342/mi²

3 Moulay Yacoub 03 33,573/mi²

4 Temara 04 26,416/mi²

5 Bouknadel 04 26,016/mi²

6 Ksar El Kebir 01 25,510/mi²

7 Souk et Tnine Jorf el Mellah 04 25,054/mi²

8 Casablanca 06 24,727/mi²

9 Azemmour 06 22,682/mi²

10 Sefrou 03 21,539/mi²

11 Tiflet 04 20,362/mi²

12 Zeghanghane 02 19,868/mi²

13 Inezgane 09 19,258/mi²

14 Khenifra 05 18,543/mi²

15 Oued Zem 05 17,967/mi²

16 Dchira El Jihadia 09 17,873/mi²

17 El Kelaa des Srarhna 07 17,417/mi²

18 Ouislane 03 17,173/mi²

19 Azrou 03 16,957/mi²

20 Midelt 05 16,916/mi²

21 Sidi Slimane 04 16,867/mi²

22 Souq Sebt Oulad Nemma 05 16,821/mi²

23 Taourirt 02 16,411/mi²

24 Bouarfa 02 15,671/mi²

25 Salé 04 15,632/mi²

26 Aïn Leuh 03 15,503/mi²

27 Mrirt 05 15,450/mi²

28 Oujda 02 14,501/mi²

29 Tétouan 01 13,953/mi²

30 Tangier 01 13,813/mi²

31 Bhalil 03 13,646/mi²

32 El Jadida 06 13,558/mi²

33 Khemisset 04 13,154/mi²

34 Arfoud 08 13,049/mi²

35 Moulay Ali Cherif 08 13,038/mi²

36 Moulay Driss Zerhoun 03 12,683/mi²

37 Aïn Taoujdat 03 12,659/mi²

38 Hattane 05 12,602/mi²

39 Berrechid 06 12,382/mi²

40 Sidi Bennour 06 12,363/mi²

41 Bir Jdid 06 12,034/mi²

42 Tine Biougra 09 12,006/mi²

43 Beni Mellal 05 11,800/mi²

44 Taza 03 11,344/mi²

45 Marrakesh 07 11,215/mi²

46 Ait Melloul 09 11,071/mi²

47 Reçani 08 11,005/mi²

48 Oulad Ayad 05 10,837/mi²

49 Nador 02 10,814/mi²

50 El Menzel 03 10,700/mi²

51 Khouribga 05 10,669/mi²

52 Mechraa Bel Ksiri 04 10,582/mi²

53 Guercif 03 10,524/mi²

54 Zawyat ech Cheïkh 05 10,462/mi²

55 Boujniba 05 10,419/mi²

56 Imouzzer Kandar 03 10,288/mi²

57 Mediouna 06 10,211/mi²

58 Ben Guerir 07 10,209/mi²

59 Demnate 05 9,883/mi²

60 Safi 07 9,830/mi²

61 Boulemane 03 9,696/mi²

62 Rich 08 9,687/mi²

63 Lahraouyine 06 9,683/mi²

64 Fes 03 9,647/mi²

65 Bejaâd 05 9,625/mi²

66 Al Machouar - Stinia 03 9,608/mi²

67 Mohammedia 06 9,344/mi²

68 Ouezzane 01 9,167/mi²

69 Al Fqih Ben Çalah 05 9,116/mi²

70 Martil 01 8,975/mi²

71 Sidi Slimane Echcharaa 02 8,889/mi²

72 Sidi Kacem 04 8,857/mi²

73 Berkane 02 8,849/mi²

74 El Aïoun 02 8,651/mi²

75 Souk El Arba Des Aït Baha 09 8,596/mi²

76 Youssoufia 07 8,392/mi²

77 Bni Drar 02 8,349/mi²

78 Azilal 05 8,346/mi²

79 Missour 03 8,315/mi²

80 Sidi Yahia El Gharb 04 8,294/mi²

81 Bou Izakarn 10 8,264/mi²

82 Kasba Tadla 05 8,219/mi²

83 Tirhanimîne 01 8,174/mi²

84 Souk El Arbaa 04 8,150/mi²

85 Tit Mellil 06 8,136/mi²

86 Errachidia 08 8,109/mi²

87 Tan-Tan 10 8,091/mi²

88 Bou Fekrane 03 7,939/mi²

89 Jerada 02 7,892/mi²

90 Chefchaouen 01 7,852/mi²

91 Ait Ourir 07 7,821/mi²

92 El Hajeb 03 7,815/mi²

93 Settat 06 7,599/mi²

94 Jorf 08 7,589/mi²

95 Ar Rommani 04 7,378/mi²

96 Ad Darwa 06 7,350/mi²

97 Targuist 01 7,238/mi²

98 Ain El Aouda 04 7,046/mi²

99 Karia Ba Mohamed 03 6,898/mi²

100 Boudenib 08 6,861/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Morocco pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Al Hoceïma leads with 57,927 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

1. Al Hoceïma has 57,927 people per square mile — that's roughly 91 people per acre.
2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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