Categories in Ouarzazate
Auto paintingAuto Parts StoreCar rentalCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationMechanicMotorcycle repairTire ShopAgricultural CooperativeCommercial PrinterCrop GrowerDigital PrinterDigital Printing ServiceFarmingHandicraftImport Export CompanyIndustrial & Construction ManufacturingWholesalersClothing storesDry CleanerJewelers and watchesLaundry ServiceShoe storesWomen's clothingMobile phone storesAssociation or OrganizationCommunity CenterDistrict JusticeFederal Government OfficeGovernment OfficeMilitary BaseMosquesNon-Governmental OrganizationNon-Profit OrganizationPolitical PartyPost OfficeReligionShipping ServiceSolar Energy CompanyVolunteer OrganizationCell phone accessory storeComputer Support and ServicesElectronics StoreInformation servicesMobile Phone Repair ShopAppliance StoreArchitectsBuilding Materials Store
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Ouarzazate
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 204 |
| Shopping | 146 |
| Other accommodation | 144 |
| Education | 132 |
| Cafes | 105 |
| Travel agencies | 95 |
| Car rental | 72 |
| Public administration | 69 |
| Hotels and motels | 67 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 60 |
| Electronics stores | 58 |
| Finance other | 56 |
| Travel and transportation | 56 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 55 |
| Car repair | 49 |
Ouarzazate Facts
| Area | 1223.8 km² |
| Population | 119,353 |
| Male Population | 58,825 (49.3%) |
| Female Population | 60,528 (50.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +89.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +23.6% |
| Median Age | 25.7 years (Male: 25.2, Female: 26) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $4,922 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 5248, 525 |
| Neighborhoods | Hay El Wahda, Hay Al-Qods, Kasbah Taourirt, Tassoumaât, Hay al Hassania |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | GMT+01:00 |
| Lat & Lng | 30.91894, -6.89341 |
| Postal Codes | 45000, 45002, 45003, 45004, 45005, More |
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Ouarzazate Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 63,029 | 86,493 | 96,566 | 109,958 | 119,353 | 121,820 | 122,586 |
| Population Density | 51.5 / km² | 70.7 / km² | 78.9 / km² | 89.8 / km² | 97.5 / km² | 99.5 / km² | 100.2 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridOuarzazate Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 23.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ouarzazate | +89.4% | +38% | +23.6% |
| Souss-Massa-Drâa | — | — | — |
| Morocco | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ouarzazate Median Age
Median Age: 25.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ouarzazate | 25.7 yrs | 26 yrs | 25.2 yrs |
| Souss-Massa-Drâa | 25.9 yrs | 26.3 yrs | 25.3 yrs |
| Morocco | 26.6 yrs | 27 yrs | 26.2 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Ouarzazate Population Density
Population Density: 97.5 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ouarzazate | 119,353 | 1,223.8 km² | 97.5 / km² |
| Souss-Massa-Drâa | 3.7 million | 71,933.9 km² | 50.9 / 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
Ouarzazate Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 900 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 Ouarzazate
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Ouarzazate
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Ouarzazate
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Ouarzazate
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
Ouarzazate Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $2,167 | $2,888 | $4,128 | $4,422 | $4,042 | $4,244 | $4,407 | $4,922 |
| Total GDP | $193.9M | $269.4M | $409.5M | $462M | $444.3M | $491.1M | $527.5M | $593.9M |
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
Ouarzazate CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ouarzazate | 178,759 tn | 1.5 tn | 146.1 tons/km² |
| Souss-Massa-Drâa | 5,428,979 tn | 1.48 tn | 75.5 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
Ouarzazate CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 178,759 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.5 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 146.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Low (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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/29/18 | 9:48 PM | 3.8 | 42.4 km | 10,000 m | 24km SSW of Amerzgane, Morocco | usgs.gov |
| 12/27/06 | 6:49 AM | 3.8 | 60 km | 0 m | Morocco | usgs.gov |
| 7/3/04 | 3:35 AM | 3.9 | 46.3 km | 0 m | Morocco | usgs.gov |
| 10/9/93 | 9:52 PM | 3.1 | 80.3 km | 10,000 m | Morocco | usgs.gov |
| 1/8/93 | 1:43 AM | 3.9 | 68.5 km | 33,000 m | Morocco | usgs.gov |
| 5/16/91 | 3:44 PM | 3.8 | 77.8 km | 33,000 m | Morocco | usgs.gov |
| 9/22/88 | 11:44 PM | 3.7 | 94.2 km | 10,000 m | Morocco | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Ouarzazate
Ouarzazate (Berber: Warzazat ⵡⴰⵔⵣⴰⵣⴰⵝ; Arabic: ورزازات), nicknamed The door of the desert, is a city and capital of Ouarzazate Province in Drâa-Tafilalet region of south-central Morocco. Ouarzazate is at an elevation of 1,160 metres (3,810 ft) in th..
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