Zawyat ech Cheïkh Population 2026
Zawyat ech Cheïkh has a population of 27,723, making it the #119 biggest city in 🇲🇦 Morocco, located in Beni Mellal-Khenifra. Roughly 0.1% of Morocco's population lives here. It is about 132× smaller than Casablanca, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
27,723
Rank in Morocco
#119
Coordinates
32.64°N, 5.92°W
~718 m elevation · Africa/Casablanca
Distance to capital (Rabat)
174 km
108 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Beni Mellal-Khenifra
| City | Population | Rank in Morocco |
|---|---|---|
| Khouribga | 214,241 | #16 |
| Beni Mellal | 210,397 | #18 |
| Khenifra | 128,318 | #31 |
| Al Fqih Ben Çalah | 111,402 | #35 |
| Oued Zem | 104,029 | #36 |
| Souq Sebt Oulad Nemma | 65,601 | #60 |
| Midelt | 60,390 | #67 |
| Kasba Tadla | 51,697 | #75 |
Cities near Zawyat ech Cheïkh
- El Ksiba21,840 people · ~12 km away
- Kasba Tadla51,697 people · ~33 km away
- Khenifra128,318 people · ~40 km away
- Bejaâd51,206 people · ~47 km away
- Beni Mellal210,397 people · ~53 km away
- Aguelmous15,480 people · ~58 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Zawyat ech Cheïkh?
Zawyat ech Cheïkh has a population of 27,723 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #119 biggest city in Morocco.
What region is Zawyat ech Cheïkh in?
Zawyat ech Cheïkh is located in Beni Mellal-Khenifra, Morocco.
Is Zawyat ech Cheïkh the capital of Morocco?
No, the capital of Morocco is Rabat, about 174 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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