Mezguitem
Local name: مزكيتام
Located in Guercif Province, Oriental Coordinates: 34°29′57″ N 3°38′23″ W
- Population
- 11,138
- 11.1K
- Elevation
- 916 m
- above sea level
- Local time
- UTC+00:00
- Africa/Casablanca · UTC+00:00
- Airports
- AHU Cherif Al Idrissi Airport77 km
- NDR Nador Al Aaroui International Airport78 km
About Mezguitem
Mezguitem is a village. Location: Guercif Province, Oriental. Population: 11,138. Elevation: 916 m.
Mazguitam, also spelled Mezguitem, is a commune in Guercif Province of the Oriental administrative region of Morocco. At the time of the 2024 census, the commune had a total population of 6141 people. The known and old town chief of this region is part of the Akif Family, this region counts with rich history amongst the recognition from the Royal Family.
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Population of Mezguitem over time
| 1994 | 11,138 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 9,891 | |
| 2014 | 8,087 | |
| 2024 | 6,141 |
Censuses and official estimates; source: Wikidata.
Climate of Mezguitem
Best months for sightseeingBest months for sightseeing: May, September–October.
This month · November
Outside the best season
Day 16° · Night 6° · Rain 42 mm
Better nearby cities in November
- Al Hoceima · 88 km north20°
- Ksar El Kebir · 214 km west21°
- Salé Al Jadida · 290 km west21°
- Hottest month
- August (day 32°)
- Coldest month
- January (night 2°)
- Wettest month
- December (55 mm)
- Driest month
- August (5 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) | 12° | 14° | 17° | 19° | 23° | 28° | 32° | 32° | 27° | 21° | 16° | 13° |
| Average low (°C) | 2° | 3° | 5° | 8° | 10° | 14° | 17° | 18° | 15° | 11° | 6° | 4° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 44 | 50 | 44 | 53 | 34 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 16 | 35 | 42 | 55 |
How to get to Mezguitem
The nearest airport is Cherif Al Idrissi Airport (AHU), 77 km to the north as the crow flies. For international flights: Nador Al Aaroui International Airport (NDR) (78 km). The nearest large city is Al Hoceima, 88 km to the north.
Airports
- Cherif Al Idrissi Airport (AHU) Al Hoceima 77 kmnorth
- Nador Al Aaroui International Airport (NDR) Al Aaroui 78 kmnortheast
- Melilla Airport (MLN) Melilla 107 kmnortheast
Nearby large cities
- Al Hoceima Population: 395.6K 88 kmnorth
- Tétouan Population: 415.8K 198 kmnorthwest
- Ksar El Kebir Population: 138.3K 215 kmwest
- Algeciras Population: 121.4K 245 kmnorthwest
- Marbella Population: 156.3K 251 kmnorthwest
Straight-line distances; road distances are longer. Airport data: OurAirports.
Day trips from Mezguitem
Within 100 km: 1 historic or cultural site, 4 natural sites, 5 lakes, rivers and coasts.
60–100 km10 places
- Peñón de Vélez de la Gomera Island 96 kmNW
- Isla de Mar Island 83 kmN
- Peñón de Alhucemas Island 82 kmN
- Alhucemas Lighthouse Landmark 82 kmN
Straight-line distances.
Sources & licences
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