Living in Mehdya
Mehdya is a large place in Gharb-Chrarda-Béni Hssen, Morocco, home to 31,269 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are single pensioners (top 1%, #1 of 225), retired couples (top 1%, #2 of 225), remote workers (top 1%, #3 of 301).
Residents31,269
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport24 km (Rabat-Salé)
Nearest city of 100k+9 km
Within 30 km1,753,100 people
Sea coast1 km
Climate typeMediterranean, hot summer (Csa)
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 30 m
Nearest major riverOued Sebou, 1.2 km
Main railway line6.5 km
Distance to Rabat30 km
Within 10 km553,268 people
Greater areaGreater Kenitra, 9 km out
Winter daylight9 h 52 min, sunset 18:21
See Mehdya on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Mehdya
- It is right on the coast of the North Atlantic Ocean.
- It is part of Greater Kenitra, 9 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 52 min and sets around 18:21; in late June it sets around 21:42.
How Mehdya ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Morocco. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In Morocco | In Gharb-Chrarda-Béni Hssen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 60 | #51 of 225 | #4 of 17 | Map |
| Low-income household | 75 | #18 of 301 | #2 of 18 | Map |
| Low-income family | 65 | #47 of 225 | #3 of 17 | Map |
| Single parent | 66 | #49 of 225 | #3 of 17 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 88 | #2 of 225 | #1 of 17 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 88 | #1 of 225 | #1 of 17 | Map |
| Early retiree | 72 | #39 of 301 | #6 of 18 | Map |
| Single professional | 67 | #27 of 181 | #2 of 15 | Map |
| Young professional | 69 | #30 of 180 | #2 of 14 | Map |
| DINKS | 69 | #27 of 135 | #2 of 7 | Map |
| Remote worker | 84 | #3 of 301 | #1 of 18 | Map |
| Commuter | 80 | #35 of 180 | #2 of 14 | Map |
| Car-free household | 68 | #36 of 145 | #2 of 9 | Map |
| Student | 33 | #18 of 59 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 72 | #23 of 225 | #2 of 17 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 73 | #12 of 301 | #1 of 18 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 60 | #34 of 159 | #2 of 9 | Map |
| Expat professional | 74 | #24 of 301 | #2 of 18 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 77 | #26 of 225 | #2 of 17 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 26 | #260 of 301 | #15 of 18 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 30 | #228 of 301 | #6 of 18 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 31 | #247 of 301 | #14 of 18 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 69 | #16 of 301 | #1 of 18 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 70 | #28 of 301 | #2 of 18 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 63 | #180 of 301 | #16 of 18 | Map |
| Coastal living | 79 | #17 of 115 | #3 of 9 | Map |
| Business owner | 83 | #22 of 301 | #2 of 18 | Map |
| Digital native | 58 | #27 of 188 | #2 of 16 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Sidi Taibi 8 km
- Kenitra 9 km
- Bouknadel 16 km
- Salé 25 km
- Salé Al Jadida 29 km
- Sidi Allal El Bahraoui 31 km
- Rabat 31 km
- Sidi Yahia El Gharb 34 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.