Living in Smara
Smara is a large place in Guelmim-Es Semara, Morocco, home to 42,056 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are cross-border commuters (top 21%, #37 of 182), rural value seekers (top 55%, #163 of 301), nature lovers (top 57%, #170 of 301).
Residents42,056
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport161 km (Laayoune Hassan I International)
Nearest city of 100k+158 km
Within 30 km42,100 people
Climate typeHot desert (BWh)
Terrain around itabout 190 m, height range 80 m
Main railway line453.7 km
Border with Western Sahara31 km
Distance to Rabat933 km
Within 10 km42,056 people
Winter daylight10 h 27 min, sunset 18:59
See Smara on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Smara
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 27 min and sets around 18:59; in late June it sets around 21:43.
How Smara 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 Guelmim-Es Semara | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Low-income household | 23 | #238 of 301 | #4 of 12 | Map |
| Low-income family | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Single parent | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Pensioner couple | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Single pensioner | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Early retiree | 59 | #238 of 301 | #3 of 12 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 52 | #257 of 301 | #4 of 12 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Budget-constrained mover | 35 | #226 of 301 | #3 of 12 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 0 | #249 of 301 | #3 of 12 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Nature-focused household | 52 | #170 of 301 | #10 of 12 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 25 | #37 of 182 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 15 | #281 of 301 | #12 of 12 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 43 | #163 of 301 | #10 of 12 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 40 | #174 of 301 | #3 of 12 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 22 | #224 of 301 | #3 of 12 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 54 | #283 of 301 | #11 of 12 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 0 | #253 of 301 | #4 of 12 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
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Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.