Meknes Population 2026

Meknes has a population of 568,295, making it the #8 biggest city in 🇲🇦 Morocco, located in Fes-Meknes. Roughly 1.5% of Morocco's population lives here. It is about 6.5× smaller than Casablanca, the country's biggest city.

Location of Meknes (capital Rabat shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

568,295

Rank in Morocco

Coordinates

33.89°N, 5.55°W

~531 m elevation · Africa/Casablanca

Distance to capital (Rabat)

119 km

74 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Fes-Meknes

City	Population	Rank in Morocco
Fes	1,191,905	#3
Taza	162,110	#23
Guercif	99,238	#40
Ouislane	95,995	#43
Sefrou	87,234	#47
Ifrane	73,782	#56
Azrou	59,348	#68
Taounate	41,075	#91

Cities near Meknes

Douar Toulal20,831 people · ~5 km away
Ouislane95,995 people · ~6 km away
Sabaa Aiyoun28,693 people · ~17 km away
El Hajeb38,527 people · ~28 km away
Agouraï18,182 people · ~29 km away
Aïn Taoujdat30,889 people · ~31 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Meknes?

Meknes has a population of 568,295 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #8 biggest city in Morocco.

What region is Meknes in?

Meknes is located in Fes-Meknes, Morocco.

Is Meknes the capital of Morocco?

No, the capital of Morocco is Rabat, about 119 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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