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Rabat overview
Rabat (orange) and the other large cities of Morocco
Rabat lies in Rabat-Salé-Kénitra in Morocco at 34.01°N, 6.83°W, about 46 m above sea level. The local time zone is Africa/Casablanca (UTC+1); GeoNames classifies it as a national capital.
It is smaller than Casablanca (3,665,954) and larger than Fes (1,191,905). The largest city in Morocco is Casablanca with 3,665,954 people.
The nearest large city is Salé, about 5 km away, followed by Salé Al Jadida (9 km).
Morocco as a whole has a live population of 38,860,830 (+0.8% a year) and ranks #41 of 238 countries — see the Morocco population page for the full statistics and the Morocco atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Rabat
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Salé Rabat-Salé-Kénitra | 5 km | 972,299 |
| Salé Al Jadida Rabat-Salé-Kénitra | 9 km | 200,000 |
| Temara Rabat-Salé-Kénitra | 12 km | 342,345 |
| Kenitra Rabat-Salé-Kénitra | 36 km | 470,949 |
| Mohammedia Casablanca-Settat | 63 km | 227,799 |
| Khemisset Rabat-Salé-Kénitra | 74 km | 143,640 |
| Casablanca Casablanca-Settat | 86 km | 3,665,954 |
| Sidi Slimane Rabat-Salé-Kénitra | 88 km | 101,541 |
Largest cities in Morocco
| # | City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Casablanca | Casablanca-Settat | 3,665,954 |
| 2 | RabatCapital | Rabat-Salé-Kénitra | 1,655,753 |
| 3 | Fes | Fes-Meknes | 1,191,905 |
| 4 | Tangier | Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima | 1,035,141 |
| 5 | Marrakesh | Marrakesh-Safi | 995,871 |
| 6 | Salé | Rabat-Salé-Kénitra | 972,299 |
| 7 | Agadir | Souss-Massa | 698,310 |
| 8 | Meknes | Fes-Meknes | 568,295 |
| 9 | Oujda | Oriental | 539,711 |
| 10 | Kenitra | Rabat-Salé-Kénitra | 470,949 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rabat?
Rabat has about 1,655,753 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Rabat the capital of Morocco?
Yes — Rabat is the national capital of Morocco.
How big is Rabat compared with the rest of Morocco?
Its 1,655,753 residents are 4.3% of the 38,860,830 people living in Morocco today. Casablanca is larger with 3,665,954 people.
Where is Rabat?
In Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, Morocco, at latitude 34.01 and longitude -6.83, 46 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Salé (5 km), Salé Al Jadida (9 km), Temara (12 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Rabat Population 2026 — Morocco. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/morocco/rabat/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/morocco/rabat/">Rabat Population 2026 — Morocco</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
City populations are GeoNames figures (CC BY 4.0): the latest official census or estimate for the city proper — the municipality, not the wider metropolitan area — so they can differ from "metro area" numbers you see elsewhere. Country populations are live Glostats estimates from the UN World Population Prospects. Distances are great-circle distances between city centres. Page generated 2026-10-20. More about our data.