Ouarzazate Population 2026
Ouarzazate has a population of 77,603, making it the #53 biggest city in 🇲🇦 Morocco, located in Drâa-Tafilalet. Roughly 0.2% of Morocco's population lives here. It is about 47× smaller than Casablanca, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
77,603
Rank in Morocco
#53
Coordinates
30.92°N, 6.89°W
~1,113 m elevation · Africa/Casablanca
Distance to capital (Rabat)
344 km
214 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Drâa-Tafilalet
| City | Population | Rank in Morocco |
|---|---|---|
| Errachidia | 100,870 | #39 |
| Tinghir | 45,911 | #81 |
| Zagora | 43,752 | #85 |
| Tabount | 33,929 | #103 |
| Arfoud | 31,971 | #107 |
| Rich | 28,382 | #117 |
| Moulay Ali Cherif | 24,251 | #130 |
| Reçani | 20,469 | #145 |
Cities near Ouarzazate
- Tabount33,929 people · ~3 km away
- Kelaat Mgouna18,515 people · ~81 km away
- Setti Fatma22,283 people · ~82 km away
- Demnate32,217 people · ~91 km away
- Ait Ourir42,705 people · ~102 km away
- Laâttaouia33,103 people · ~109 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ouarzazate?
Ouarzazate has a population of 77,603 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #53 biggest city in Morocco.
What region is Ouarzazate in?
Ouarzazate is located in Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco.
Is Ouarzazate the capital of Morocco?
No, the capital of Morocco is Rabat, about 344 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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