Categories in Essaouira
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Essaouira
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 427 | 19 years |
| Restaurants | 424 | 14 years |
| Hotels and motels | 157 | — |
| Shopping | 150 | — |
| Cafes | 132 | — |
| Real estate | 94 | — |
| Education | 93 | — |
| Car rental | 78 | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 67 | — |
Essaouira Facts
| Area | 122.9 km² |
| Population | 81,840 |
| Male Population | 40,340 (49.3%) |
| Female Population | 41,500 (50.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +15.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -5.0% |
| Median Age | 29.6 years (Male: 29.6, Female: 29.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $6,420 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 5247, 525 |
| Neighborhoods | Kasbah, Bani Antar, Ahl Agadir, Lotissement 5, Chbanat |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | GMT+01:00 |
| Lat & Lng | 31.51250, -9.77000 |
| Postal Codes | 44000, 44002, 44003, 44005, 44103, More |
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Essaouira Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 70,670 | 83,199 | 86,137 | 84,740 | 81,840 | 84,597 | 86,454 |
| Population Density | 575.1 / km² | 677.1 / km² | 701 / km² | 689.6 / km² | 666 / km² | 688.5 / km² | 703.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridEssaouira Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essaouira | +15.8% | -1.6% | -5% |
| Marrakesh-Tensift-El Haouz | — | — | — |
| Morocco | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Essaouira Median Age
Median Age: 29.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essaouira | 29.6 yrs | 29.6 yrs | 29.6 yrs |
| Marrakesh-Tensift-El Haouz | 25.3 yrs | 25.5 yrs | 25.2 yrs |
| Morocco | 26.6 yrs | 27 yrs | 26.2 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Essaouira Population Density
Population Density: 666 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essaouira | 81,840 | 122.9 km² | 666 / km² |
| Marrakesh-Tensift-El Haouz | 3.7 million | 32,085.7 km² | 116 / km² |
| Morocco | 34.5 million | 591,745.3 km² | 58.4 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Essaouira Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1810 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Essaouira
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Essaouira
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Essaouira
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Essaouira
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Essaouira Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $2,334 | $2,430 | $3,725 | $4,139 | $5,673 | $6,368 | $5,902 | $6,420 |
| Total GDP | $139.3M | $149.6M | $279.2M | $294M | $388.3M | $427.4M | $391.1M | $435M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Essaouira CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essaouira | 107,863 tn | 1.32 tn | 877.8 tons/km² |
| Marrakesh-Tensift-El Haouz | 5,382,500 tn | 1.45 tn | 167.8 tons/km² |
| Morocco | 39,324,427 tn | 1.14 tn | 66.5 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Essaouira CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 107,863 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.32 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 877.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Low (2.2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/28/09 | 8:04 PM | 4.2 | 42.2 km | 16,700 m | Morocco | usgs.gov |
| 8/2/07 | 9:04 AM | 4 | 67 km | 33,900 m | Morocco | usgs.gov |
| 1/27/94 | 11:17 PM | 3.9 | 34.6 km | 30,000 m | Madeira Islands, Portugal region | usgs.gov |
| 11/21/88 | 10:19 AM | 4.4 | 22.4 km | 10,000 m | Morocco | usgs.gov |
| 4/9/88 | 8:27 PM | 4.7 | 17.3 km | 10,000 m | Morocco | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Essaouira
Essaouira (Arabic: الصويرة), formerly known as Mogador, is a city in the western Moroccan economic region of Marrakesh-Safi, on the Atlantic coast. The modern name means "the little rampart", a reference to the fortress walls that still enclose part..
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