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Safi overview
Safi (orange) and the other large cities of Morocco
Safi lies in Marrakesh-Safi in Morocco at 32.3°N, 9.24°W, about 45 m above sea level. The local time zone is Africa/Casablanca (UTC+1); GeoNames classifies it as a district seat.
It is smaller than Temara (342,345) and larger than Mohammedia (227,799). The largest city in Morocco is Casablanca with 3,665,954 people; the capital, Rabat, has 1,655,753.
The national capital, Rabat, is about 294 km away; the nearest large city is El Jadida, 126 km from Safi.
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 Safi
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| El Jadida Casablanca-Settat | 126 km | 212,863 |
| Marrakesh Marrakesh-Safi | 138 km | 995,871 |
| Settat Casablanca-Settat | 171 km | 155,333 |
| El Kelaa des Srarhna Marrakesh-Safi | 174 km | 103,982 |
| Berrechid Casablanca-Settat | 188 km | 149,201 |
| Dar Bouazza Casablanca-Settat | 189 km | 165,295 |
| Bouskoura Casablanca-Settat | 196 km | 112,501 |
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 Safi?
Safi has about 336,883 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Safi the capital of Morocco?
No. The capital of Morocco is Rabat (1,655,753 people), about 294 km away. Safi is the 14th largest city of the country and a district seat.
How big is Safi compared with the rest of Morocco?
Its 336,883 residents are 0.9% of the 38,860,830 people living in Morocco today. Casablanca is larger with 3,665,954 people.
Where is Safi?
In Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco, at latitude 32.3 and longitude -9.24, 45 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include El Jadida (126 km), Marrakesh (138 km), Settat (171 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Safi Population 2026 — Morocco. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/morocco/safi/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/morocco/safi/">Safi 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.