Tabant
Local name: تبانت
Located in Azilal Province, Beni Mellal-Khenifra Coordinates: 31°40′09″ N 6°19′44″ W
- Population
- 14,963
- 15K
- Elevation
- 2,527 m
- above sea level
- Local time
- UTC+00:00
- Africa/Casablanca · UTC+00:00
- Airports
- BEM Beni Mellal Airport81 km
- OZZ Ouarzazate International Airport98 km
About Tabant
Tabant is a municipality. Location: Azilal Province, Beni Mellal-Khenifra. Population: 14,963. Elevation: 2,527 m.
Tabant is a small town and rural commune in Azilal Province, Béni Mellal-Khénifra, Morocco. At the time of the 2014 census, the commune had a total population of 14,963 people living in 2194 households.
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Travel notes for Tabant
From Wikivoyage
Tabant is a town in the High Atlas region of Morocco.
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Tabant is a mountain village in Morocco's High Atlas, in the Aït Bouguemez Valley. It is a useful base for exploring the valley, traditional Amazigh villages and the surrounding mountains.
Tabant is one of the main settlements in the Aït Bouguemez Valley, a high-altitude valley surrounded by the mountains of the Central High Atlas. The area is known for its agricultural terraces, traditional mud-brick villages, orchards and spectacular mountain scenery.
The village is relatively small but provides basic services for travellers visiting the valley. Tabant is particularly useful as a starting point for hiking and excursions into the surrounding mountains.
The local population is predominantly Amazigh, and traditional culture remains an important part of everyday life. Visitors will see traditional houses, agricultural fields and village communities spread throughout the valley.
Climate:
Tabant has a high-altitude mountain climate. Summers are generally mild to warm during the day and cooler at night, while winters can be cold, with snow possible in the surrounding mountains.
Spring and autumn are particularly pleasant for hiking. Weather conditions can change quickly in the mountains, so travellers should prepare for cooler temperatures and occasional rain.
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By car:
Tabant can be reached by road from Marrakesh via the High Atlas. The journey involves mountain roads and can take several hours depending on road conditions.
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Population of Tabant over time
| 1994 | 11,598 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 13,012 | |
| 2014 | 14,963 | |
| 2024 | 16,401 |
Censuses and official estimates; source: Wikidata.
Climate of Tabant
Best months for sightseeingBest months for sightseeing: June, September.
This month · November
A cold month
Day 8° · Night -2° · Rain 54 mm
Better nearby cities in November
- Al Fqih Ben Çalah · 99 km north21°
- El Kelaa des Srarhna · 111 km northwest21°
- Berrechid · 213 km northwest22°
- Hottest month
- July (day 28°)
- Coldest month
- January (night -6°)
- Wettest month
- November (54 mm)
- Driest month
- July (7 mm)
Bars: average monthly low and high temperature. Below: precipitation. Monthly averages for 1970–2000 at about 18 km resolution, adjusted for elevation. Highlighted months are mild and relatively dry. Source: WorldClim 2.1 (CC BY 4.0).
Show values as a table
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high (°C) | 4° | 5° | 9° | 13° | 17° | 23° | 28° | 27° | 22° | 15° | 8° | 5° |
| Average low (°C) | -6° | -5° | -3° | 1° | 3° | 8° | 11° | 11° | 8° | 3° | -2° | -5° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 41 | 39 | 52 | 44 | 33 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 29 | 47 | 54 | 40 |
How to get to Tabant
The nearest airport is Beni Mellal Airport (BEM), 81 km to the north as the crow flies. The nearest large city is Beni Mellal, 74 km to the north.
Airports
- Beni Mellal Airport (BEM) Oulad Yaich 81 kmnorth
- Ouarzazate International Airport (OZZ) Ouarzazate 98 kmsouthwest
- Zagora Airport (OZG) Zagora 162 kmsouth
Nearby large cities
- Beni Mellal Population: 210.4K 74 kmnorth
- Al Fqih Ben Çalah Population: 111.4K 98 kmnorth
- El Kelaa des Srarhna Population: 104K 111 kmnorthwest
- Berrechid Population: 149.2K 213 kmnorthwest
- Casablanca Population: 3.7M 245 kmnorthwest
Straight-line distances; road distances are longer. Airport data: OurAirports.
Day trips from Tabant
Within 100 km: 4 natural sites, 1 lake, river or coast.
0–25 km1 place
- Ighil Mgoun Mountain 21 kmSW
25–60 km1 place
- Gorges du Dadès Natural site 42 kmE
60–100 km3 places
- Jebel Tassemit Mountain 71 kmN
- Tislit Lake Lake 88 kmNE
- High Atlas Mountain 64 kmSW
Straight-line distances.
Other cities and towns in Azilal Province
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Ait Blal Municipality, Azilal Province35 km W
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Agoudi N Lkhair Municipality, Azilal Province38 km NW
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Ouaoula Municipality, Azilal Province46 km W
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Tamda Noumercid Municipality, Azilal Province41 km NW
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Tilougguite Municipality, Azilal Province42 km NE -
Ait Mazigh Municipality, Azilal Province38 km N
Sources & licences
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