Fes Population 2026
Fes has a population of 1,191,905, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇲🇦 Morocco, located in Fes-Meknes. Roughly 3.1% of Morocco's population lives here. It is about 3.1× smaller than Casablanca, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,191,905
Rank in Morocco
#3
Coordinates
34.03°N, 5.00°W
~406 m elevation · Africa/Casablanca
Distance to capital (Rabat)
169 km
105 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Fes-Meknes
Cities near Fes
- Oulad Tayeb15,491 people · ~10 km away
- Ras el Ma22,345 people · ~11 km away
- Aïn Taoujdat30,889 people · ~22 km away
- Sefrou87,234 people · ~27 km away
- Imouzzer Kandar20,884 people · ~34 km away
- Sabaa Aiyoun28,693 people · ~37 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Fes?
Fes has a population of 1,191,905 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Morocco.
What region is Fes in?
Fes is located in Fes-Meknes, Morocco.
Is Fes the capital of Morocco?
No, the capital of Morocco is Rabat, about 169 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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