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.
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
Cities near El Hajeb
- Agouraï18,182 people · ~20 km away
- Sabaa Aiyoun28,693 people · ~24 km away
- Ouislane95,995 people · ~27 km away
- Meknes568,295 people · ~28 km away
- Ifrane73,782 people · ~30 km away
- Douar Toulal20,831 people · ~30 km away
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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