Essaouira Population 2026
Essaouira has a population of 85,137, making it the #48 biggest city in 🇲🇦 Morocco, located in Marrakesh-Safi. Roughly 0.2% of Morocco's population lives here. It is about 43× smaller than Casablanca, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
85,137
Rank in Morocco
#48
Coordinates
31.51°N, 9.77°W
~7 m elevation · Africa/Casablanca
Distance to capital (Rabat)
391 km
243 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Marrakesh-Safi
| City | Population | Rank in Morocco |
|---|---|---|
| Marrakesh | 995,871 | #5 |
| Safi | 336,883 | #14 |
| El Kelaa des Srarhna | 103,982 | #37 |
| Ben Guerir | 96,777 | #42 |
| Youssoufia | 73,848 | #55 |
| Ait Ourir | 42,705 | #86 |
| Laâttaouia | 33,103 | #104 |
| Chichaoua | 30,432 | #114 |
Cities near Essaouira
- Sebt Gzoula20,248 people · ~93 km away
- Imi-n-Tanout22,753 people · ~95 km away
- Chichaoua30,432 people · ~96 km away
- Safi336,883 people · ~101 km away
- Aourir38,617 people · ~114 km away
- Agadir698,310 people · ~123 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Essaouira?
Essaouira has a population of 85,137 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #48 biggest city in Morocco.
What region is Essaouira in?
Essaouira is located in Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco.
Is Essaouira the capital of Morocco?
No, the capital of Morocco is Rabat, about 391 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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