Living in El Aïoun
El Aïoun is a large place in Oriental, Morocco, home to 45,679 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 39%, #117 of 301), cross-border commuters (top 46%, #82 of 182), movers on a budget (top 59%, #176 of 301).
Residents45,679
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport58 km (Oujda Angads)
Nearest city of 100k+41 km
Within 30 km45,700 people
Sea coast57 km
Climate typeCold semi-arid (BSk)
Terrain around itabout 670 m, height range 310 m
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Border with Algeria55 km
Distance to Rabat403 km
Within 10 km45,679 people
Winter daylight9 h 50 min, sunset 18:03
See El Aïoun on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about El Aïoun
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 50 min and sets around 18:03; in late June it sets around 21:26.
How El Aïoun 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 Oriental | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Low-income household | 33 | #195 of 301 | #20 of 31 | 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 | 56 | #275 of 301 | #27 of 31 | Map |
| Single professional | 6 | #170 of 181 | #19 of 19 | Map |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 60 | #202 of 301 | #20 of 31 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | 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 | 43 | #176 of 301 | #19 of 31 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 22 | #198 of 301 | #21 of 31 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Nature-focused household | 40 | #220 of 301 | #23 of 31 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 9 | #82 of 182 | #22 of 29 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 34 | #203 of 301 | #26 of 31 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 29 | #253 of 301 | #28 of 31 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 31 | #244 of 301 | #26 of 31 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 38 | #154 of 301 | #15 of 31 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 67 | #117 of 301 | #15 of 31 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 25 | #199 of 301 | #20 of 31 | Map |
| Digital native | 19 | #172 of 188 | #20 of 20 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Aklim 38 km
- Sidi Slimane Echcharaa 39 km
- Taourirt 41 km
- Berkane 41 km
- Jerada 44 km
- Zaïo 45 km
- Melqa el Ouidane 47 km
- Ahfir 55 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.