Azilal
This provincial capital in Morocco's Atlas Mountains, Azilal serves as the gateway to the M'Goun Conservation Area and sits between the Middle and High Atlas ranges. The town's name means "summit of the heights" in Tamazight, and the surrounding province is known for archaeological finds, traditional crafts, and manuscripts. A compact centre with cafés and restaurants makes it a practical base for exploring the mountain terrain nearby.
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- Population42,062
- Nearest water from center 5.1 km3.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 5.5 km3.4 mi
Nearest airports
Azilal: quick answers
Where is Azilal?
Azilal is in Morocco, about 140 km87 miles in a straight line from Marrakesh.
How do you get to Azilal?
The nearest airport is Oulad Yaich (BEM), about 2 hr 7 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Azilal?
The warmest month is July, averaging 24°C75°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 5°C42°F. The wettest month is March, with about 79 mm3.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Azilal?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 4 restaurants, 14 cafés and 2 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Azilal?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Demnate, Beni Mellal and Bzou.