El Hajeb Population 2026

El Hajeb has a population of 38,527, making it the #97 biggest city in 🇲🇦 Morocco, located in Fes-Meknes. Roughly 0.1% of Morocco's population lives here. It is about 95× smaller than Casablanca, the country's biggest city.

RabatEl Hajeb
Location of El Hajeb (capital Rabat shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
38,527
Rank in Morocco
#97
Coordinates
33.69°N, 5.37°W
~1,023 m elevation · Africa/Casablanca
Distance to capital (Rabat)
140 km
87 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Fes-Meknes

CityPopulationRank in Morocco
Fes1,191,905#3
Meknes568,295#8
Taza162,110#23
Guercif99,238#40
Ouislane95,995#43
Sefrou87,234#47
Ifrane73,782#56
Azrou59,348#68

Cities near El Hajeb

FAQ

What is the population of El Hajeb?
El Hajeb has a population of 38,527 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #97 biggest city in Morocco.
What region is El Hajeb in?
El Hajeb is located in Fes-Meknes, Morocco.
Is El Hajeb the capital of Morocco?
No, the capital of Morocco is Rabat, about 140 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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