Smallest Cities in Fès-Meknès

Top 45 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Fès-Meknès

1 Moulay Yacoub 5,036

2 Al Machouar - Stinia 5,092

3 Ain Karma 5,372

4 Aïn Leuh 5,426

5 Dhar Souk 5,658

6 Had Oulad Zbair 6,099

7 Lemhaya 6,354

8 Ghafsaï 6,946

9 Haj Kaddour 7,106

10 Boulemane 7,757

11 Ain Aicha 7,759

12 Bouderbala 8,634

13 Zoualet 10,985

14 Aïn Cheggag 11,055

15 Almis du Guigou 11,060

16 Oued Amlil 11,362

17 Tissa 12,224

18 Moulay Driss Zerhoun 12,683

19 El Menzel 13,803

20 Bou Fekrane 14,131

21 Bhalil 14,192

22 Oulad Tayeb 15,491

23 Outat Oulad Al Haj 17,895

24 Agouraï 18,182

25 Ribat Al Khayr 18,278

26 Karia Ba Mohamed 20,487

27 Douar Toulal 20,831

28 Imouzzer Kandar 20,884

29 Ras el Ma 22,345

30 New Fes 22,451

31 Missour 27,937

32 Sabaa Aiyoun 28,693

33 Tahla 30,279

34 Aïn Taoujdat 30,889

35 El Hajeb 38,527

36 Taounate 41,075

37 Azrou 59,348

38 Ifrane 73,782

39 Sefrou 87,234

40 Ouislane 95,995

41 Guercif 99,238

42 Fès al Bali 156,000

43 Taza 162,110

44 Meknes 568,295

45 Fes 1,191,905

The smallest cities in Fès-Meknès (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Moulay Yacoub has a population of just 5,036. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

1. At 5,036 residents, Moulay Yacoub is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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