Living in Ouarzazate
Ouarzazate is a large place in Suss-Massa-Draa, Morocco, home to 77,603 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are movers on a budget (top 39%, #115 of 301), people who put healthcare first (top 46%, #102 of 225), expat professionals (top 53%, #157 of 301).
Residents77,603
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport3 km (Ouarzazate International)
Nearest city of 100k+132 km
Within 30 km111,500 people
Climate typeHot desert (BWh)
Terrain around itabout 1,150 m, height range 110 m
Main railway line133.2 km
Distance to Rabat345 km
Within 10 km111,532 people
Winter daylight10 h 08 min, sunset 18:30
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Ouarzazate
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 08 min and sets around 18:30; in late June it sets around 21:34.
How Ouarzazate 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 Suss-Massa-Draa | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 33 | #224 of 225 | #18 of 19 | Map |
| Low-income household | 37 | #180 of 301 | #16 of 35 | Map |
| Low-income family | 50 | #215 of 225 | #17 of 19 | Map |
| Single parent | 50 | #215 of 225 | #17 of 19 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 50 | #222 of 225 | #18 of 19 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 59 | #205 of 225 | #17 of 19 | Map |
| Early retiree | 49 | #300 of 301 | #34 of 35 | 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 | 56 | #231 of 301 | #19 of 35 | 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 | 24 | #217 of 225 | #18 of 19 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 51 | #115 of 301 | #13 of 35 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 37 | #157 of 301 | #14 of 35 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 57 | #102 of 225 | #13 of 19 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 22 | #273 of 301 | #29 of 35 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 3 | #120 of 182 | #19 of 35 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 6 | #296 of 301 | #35 of 35 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 22 | #283 of 301 | #32 of 35 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 40 | #172 of 301 | #18 of 35 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 41 | #128 of 301 | #13 of 35 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 56 | #259 of 301 | #26 of 35 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 28 | #191 of 301 | #16 of 35 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Tabount 3 km
- Taznakht 48 km
- Agdz 50 km
- Kelaat Mgouna 81 km
- Setti Fatma 82 km
- Demnate 91 km
- Foum Zguid 92 km
- Sidi Rahhal 98 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.