Living in El Hajeb
El Hajeb is a large place in Meknès-Tafilalet, Morocco, home to 38,527 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 3%, #8 of 301), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 18%, #52 of 301), remote workers (top 22%, #64 of 301).
Residents38,527
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport45 km (Fes Saïss International)
Nearest city of 100k+28 km
Within 30 km790,500 people
Climate typeMediterranean, hot summer (Csa)
Terrain around itabout 950 m, height range 620 m
Main railway line22.6 km
Distance to Rabat140 km
Within 10 km38,527 people
LandscapeAtlas Mountains
Winter daylight9 h 55 min, sunset 18:17
See El Hajeb on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about El Hajeb
- The landscape belongs to the Atlas Mountains.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 55 min and sets around 18:17; in late June it sets around 21:35.
How El Hajeb 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 Meknès-Tafilalet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 57 | #92 of 225 | #10 of 32 | Map |
| Low-income household | 56 | #102 of 301 | #9 of 42 | Map |
| Low-income family | 58 | #124 of 225 | #12 of 32 | Map |
| Single parent | 60 | #117 of 225 | #12 of 32 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 70 | #102 of 225 | #8 of 32 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 76 | #75 of 225 | #7 of 32 | Map |
| Early retiree | 76 | #8 of 301 | #2 of 42 | Map |
| Single professional | 39 | #100 of 181 | #9 of 23 | Map |
| Young professional | 40 | #103 of 180 | #9 of 24 | Map |
| DINKS | 42 | #94 of 135 | #8 of 15 | Map |
| Remote worker | 75 | #64 of 301 | #6 of 42 | Map |
| Commuter | 56 | #121 of 180 | #14 of 24 | Map |
| Car-free household | 35 | #105 of 145 | #10 of 18 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 58 | #115 of 225 | #13 of 32 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 54 | #98 of 301 | #8 of 42 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 26 | #102 of 159 | #9 of 21 | Map |
| Expat professional | 54 | #88 of 301 | #9 of 42 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 51 | #131 of 225 | #11 of 32 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 59 | #148 of 301 | #27 of 42 | 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 | 58 | #52 of 301 | #8 of 42 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 48 | #123 of 301 | #24 of 42 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 55 | #73 of 301 | #7 of 42 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 52 | #95 of 301 | #8 of 42 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #66 of 301 | #9 of 42 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 64 | #92 of 301 | #12 of 42 | Map |
| Digital native | 31 | #120 of 188 | #12 of 24 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Bou Fekrane 13 km
- Haj Kaddour 16 km
- Bouderbala 17 km
- Agouraï 20 km
- Sabaa Aiyoun 24 km
- Ouislane 27 km
- Meknes 28 km
- Zoualet 29 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.