Driest Cities in Morocco

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Morocco

1 Smara 11 1.1"

2 Gueltat Zemmour 11 1.3"

3 Tarfaya 11 1.5"

4 Aousserd 12 1.7"

5 Mhamid 08 2.3"

6 Zag 10 2.4"

7 Assa 10 2.9"

8 Tan-Tan 10 3.1"

9 Zagora 08 3.2"

10 El Ouatia 10 3.2"

11 Reçani 08 3.7"

12 Moulay Ali Cherif 08 3.7"

13 Jorf 08 4.0"

14 Guelmim 10 4.1"

15 Arfoud 08 4.2"

16 Alnif 08 4.4"

17 Figuig 02 4.8"

18 Errachidia 08 4.9"

19 Fam El Hisn 09 4.9"

20 Agdz 08 5.1"

21 Sidi Ifni 09 5.1"

22 Mirleft 10 5.4"

23 Tarhjicht 10 5.5"

24 Tinajdad 08 5.5"

25 Foum Zguid 09 5.6"

26 Goulmima 08 5.6"

27 Kelaat Mgouna 08 5.7"

28 Akka 09 5.8"

29 Tiznit 09 6.1"

30 Rich 08 6.1"

31 Boumalne Dades 08 6.3"

32 Tassila 09 6.5"

33 Gourrama 08 6.7"

34 Ouarzazate 08 6.7"

35 Tabount 08 6.7"

36 Missour 03 6.7"

37 Bou Izakarn 10 6.9"

38 Boudenib 08 6.9"

39 Bellaa 09 7.1"

40 Reggada 09 7.2"

41 Tata 09 7.3"

42 Lakhsas 10 7.4"

43 Tinghir 08 7.5"

44 Sidi Bibi 09 7.5"

45 Ben Jerrar 09 7.5"

46 Outat Oulad Al Haj 03 7.6"

47 Bouarfa 02 7.6"

48 Midelt 05 7.7"

49 Tine Biougra 09 7.8"

50 Lqoliaa 09 7.8"

51 Ait Melloul 09 8.5"

52 Aourir 09 8.5"

53 Inezgane 09 8.5"

54 Dchira El Jihadia 09 8.5"

55 Oadar Temsia 09 8.5"

56 Dakhla 09 8.5"

57 Agadir 09 8.5"

58 My Drarga 09 8.5"

59 Oulad Teïma 09 8.5"

60 El Guerdane 09 8.8"

61 Melqa el Ouidane 02 8.9"

62 Talsint 02 8.9"

63 Zayda 08 9.0"

64 Taourirt 02 9.1"

65 Taroudant 09 9.2"

66 Souk El Arba Des Aït Baha 09 9.5"

67 Taghazout 09 9.7"

68 Tamansourt 07 9.8"

69 Guercif 03 9.8"

70 Chichaoua 07 9.8"

71 Tendrara 02 10.0"

72 Bni Tajjit 02 10.4"

73 Boulemane 03 10.4"

74 Sidi Bou Othmane 07 10.4"

75 Almis du Guigou 03 10.4"

76 Sidi Zouine 07 10.4"

77 Ait Yazza 09 10.4"

78 Oulad Barhil 09 10.5"

79 Marrakesh 07 10.7"

80 Méchouar-Kasba 07 10.7"

81 Boumia 05 10.8"

82 Tamanar 07 10.8"

83 El Aïoun 02 10.8"

84 Tafraout 09 11.0"

85 Loudaya 07 11.0"

86 Sidi Lmokhtar 07 11.0"

87 El Kelaa des Srarhna 07 11.0"

88 Ben Guerir 07 11.1"

89 Tiztoutine 02 11.4"

90 Essaouira 07 11.4"

91 Zaïo 02 11.6"

92 Zeghanghane 02 11.7"

93 Al Aaroui 02 11.7"

94 Casablanca 06 11.8"

95 Selouane 02 11.9"

96 Bouizazarene Ihaddadene 02 11.9"

97 Tamallalt 07 12.0"

98 Skhour Rehamna 07 12.0"

99 Itzer 05 12.0"

100 Aïn Beni Mathar 02 12.1"

The driest cities in Morocco receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Smara receives just 1.1 inches of precipitation annually.

Dry climates offer benefits including more sunny days, less seasonal affective disorder, lower humidity, and reduced mold and allergen concerns. These cities are often located in the desert Southwest or other arid regions with dramatic natural landscapes.

Water management is a critical concern for the driest cities, many of which rely on distant water sources, desalination, or strict conservation measures. As populations grow in these areas, sustainable water use and drought resilience become increasingly important priorities.

Did You Know?

1. Smara gets just 1.1" of precipitation per year — less than many cities get in a single month.
2. Most of the driest cities are in the desert Southwest, where evaporation often exceeds precipitation by a factor of 10 or more.
3. Water conservation is a way of life in these cities, with many implementing xeriscaping requirements and water usage restrictions.

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