Living in Chefchaouen
Chefchaouen is a large place in Tangier-Tetouan, Morocco, home to 46,721 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 18%, #54 of 301), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 23%, #68 of 301), remote workers (top 32%, #95 of 301).
Residents46,721
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport48 km (Sania Ramel)
Nearest city of 100k+47 km
Within 30 km53,200 people
Sea coast33 km
Climate typeMediterranean, hot summer (Csa)
Terrain around itabout 500 m, height range 640 m
Main railway line60.2 km
Distance to Rabat192 km
Within 10 km46,721 people
LandscapeAtlas Mountains, Rif
Winter daylight9 h 47 min, sunset 18:13
See Chefchaouen on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Chefchaouen
- The landscape belongs to the Atlas Mountains.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 47 min and sets around 18:13; in late June it sets around 21:39.
How Chefchaouen 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 Tangier-Tetouan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 52 | #158 of 225 | #10 of 18 | Map |
| Low-income household | 33 | #194 of 301 | #17 of 19 | Map |
| Low-income family | 54 | #181 of 225 | #17 of 18 | Map |
| Single parent | 56 | #181 of 225 | #17 of 18 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 73 | #79 of 225 | #12 of 18 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 75 | #88 of 225 | #8 of 18 | Map |
| Early retiree | 71 | #54 of 301 | #2 of 19 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 72 | #95 of 301 | #11 of 19 | 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 regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 40 | #191 of 225 | #17 of 18 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 43 | #165 of 301 | #16 of 19 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 25 | #190 of 301 | #17 of 19 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 49 | #142 of 225 | #14 of 18 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 53 | #167 of 301 | #6 of 19 | 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 | 56 | #68 of 301 | #5 of 19 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 41 | #184 of 301 | #6 of 19 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 45 | #126 of 301 | #11 of 19 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 38 | #152 of 301 | #15 of 19 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 67 | #118 of 301 | #15 of 19 | Map |
| Coastal living | 59 | #110 of 115 | #18 of 18 | Map |
| Business owner | 26 | #197 of 301 | #17 of 19 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
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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.