Taza Population 2026

Taza has a population of 162,110, making it the #23 biggest city in 🇲🇦 Morocco, located in Fes-Meknes. Roughly 0.4% of Morocco's population lives here. It is about 23× smaller than Casablanca, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

162,110

Rank in Morocco

#23

Coordinates

34.21°N, 4.01°W

~530 m elevation · Africa/Casablanca

Distance to capital (Rabat)

261 km

162 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Fes-Meknes

City	Population	Rank in Morocco
Fes	1,191,905	#3
Meknes	568,295	#8
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 Taza

Tahla30,279 people · ~42 km away
Ribat Al Khayr18,278 people · ~57 km away
Guercif99,238 people · ~60 km away
Taounate41,075 people · ~68 km away
Sefrou87,234 people · ~86 km away
Fes1,191,905 people · ~93 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Taza?

Taza has a population of 162,110 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #23 biggest city in Morocco.

What region is Taza in?

Taza is located in Fes-Meknes, Morocco.

Is Taza the capital of Morocco?

No, the capital of Morocco is Rabat, about 261 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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