Beni Mellal Population 2026
Beni Mellal has a population of 210,397, making it the #18 biggest city in 🇲🇦 Morocco, located in Beni Mellal-Khenifra. Roughly 0.5% of Morocco's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Casablanca, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
210,397
Rank in Morocco
#18
Coordinates
32.34°N, 6.35°W
~538 m elevation · Africa/Casablanca
Distance to capital (Rabat)
192 km
119 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Beni Mellal-Khenifra
| City | Population | Rank in Morocco |
|---|---|---|
| Khouribga | 214,241 | #16 |
| Khenifra | 128,318 | #31 |
| Al Fqih Ben Çalah | 111,402 | #35 |
| Oued Zem | 104,029 | #36 |
| Souq Sebt Oulad Nemma | 65,601 | #60 |
| Midelt | 60,390 | #67 |
| Kasba Tadla | 51,697 | #75 |
| Bejaâd | 51,206 | #76 |
Cities near Beni Mellal
- Kasba Tadla51,697 people · ~30 km away
- Souq Sebt Oulad Nemma65,601 people · ~33 km away
- Al Fqih Ben Çalah111,402 people · ~37 km away
- El Ksiba21,840 people · ~41 km away
- Oulad Ayad26,008 people · ~45 km away
- Azilal42,062 people · ~47 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Beni Mellal?
Beni Mellal has a population of 210,397 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #18 biggest city in Morocco.
What region is Beni Mellal in?
Beni Mellal is located in Beni Mellal-Khenifra, Morocco.
Is Beni Mellal the capital of Morocco?
No, the capital of Morocco is Rabat, about 192 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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