Current Date And Time In Essaouira, Morocco
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
19:42:07 WEST
State: Marrakesh-Safi
Currency: Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (WEST)
Population: 85,137
District: Essaouira
Explore the interactive satellite map of Essaouira, a city in Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Essaouira — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Essaouira.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Africa • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Morocco operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 31.5125° N | 9.77° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 31.5125 | -9.77 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 31° 30' 45" N | 9° 46' 12" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 31° 30.75' N | 9° 46.2' W |
| City | Essaouira |
| State | Marrakesh-Safi (مراكش - آسفي) |
| Country | Morocco |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Essaouira |
| Time Zone | +00:00 |
| Population | 85,137 |
| Area (km²) | 5.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 1.93 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 17,027.40 /km² |
| Elevation | 7 m / 23 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 31.5125, -9.77 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Essaouira to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Marrakesh-Safi.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ounagha | Marrakesh-Safi | E | 21 km | 13 mi | ~21m | 🗺 View |
| Tlet El Hanchane | Marrakesh-Safi | E | 32 km | 20 mi | ~32m | 🗺 View |
| Smimou | Marrakesh-Safi | S | 34 km | 21 mi | ~34m | 🗺 View |
| Tafetachte | Marrakesh-Safi | E | 49 km | 31 mi | ~49m | 🗺 View |
| Talmest | Marrakesh-Safi | NE | 53 km | 33 mi | ~53m | 🗺 View |
| Ait Khallouf | Marrakesh-Safi | SE | 55 km | 34 mi | ~55m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Marrakesh-Safi, the home state of Essaouira, along with each city's aerial distance from Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marrakesh | 31.6342° N | -7.9999° W | 457 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Safi | 32.2994° N | -9.2372° W | 45 m | 138 km | 🗺 View Map |
| El Kelaa des Srarhna | 32.0512° N | -7.4108° W | 471 m | 72 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ben Guerir | 32.2409° N | -7.954° W | 474 m | 68 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Youssoufia | 32.2463° N | -8.5294° W | 302 m | 84 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ait Ourir | 31.5652° N | -7.6616° W | 671 m | 33 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Laâttaouia | 31.8353° N | -7.3143° W | 634 m | 69 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chichaoua | 31.5435° N | -8.7628° W | 356 m | 73 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tamansourt | 31.755° N | -8.11° W | 380 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Echemmaia Est | 32.081° N | -8.6246° W | 383 m | 77 km | 🗺 View Map |
Essaouira-Mogador Airport IATA: ESU 15 km (9 mi) from Essaouira |
The exact GPS location of Essaouira gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Marrakesh-Safi. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Marrakesh-Safi state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Essaouira are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Essaouira lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Morocco map
Essaouira sits within Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco, in the Africa region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Essaouira for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Marrakesh-Safi. › Browse every city in Marrakesh-Safi
Coordinates for Essaouira in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Morocco. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Essaouira are latitude 31.5125° and longitude -9.77°. In directional format: 31.5125° N, 9.77° W. These coordinates mark the center of Essaouira in Marrakesh-Safi and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Essaouira is a city in Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Essaouira. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Essaouira sits at: Latitude 31° 30' 45" N and Longitude 9° 46' 12" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Essaouira has a population of approximately 85,137 people. This is roughly 1.883% of Marrakesh-Safi's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Marrakesh-Safi.
The interactive satellite map of Essaouira is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 31.5125, -9.77 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Essaouira in Marrakesh-Safi. For broader context, explore the Marrakesh-Safi state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Essaouira is Essaouira-Mogador Airport (ESU), roughly 15 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Essaouira is approximately 168 km (105 mi) from Marrakesh, the capital of Marrakesh-Safi, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Marrakesh-Safi.
Essaouira sits at an elevation of approximately 7 meters (23 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Marrakesh-Safi.
The closest cities to Essaouira include Ounagha, Tlet El Hanchane, Smimou. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Essaouira, sunrise is at 07:01 AM and sunset is at 08:26 PM, giving a day length of 13h 24m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Essaouira's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Essaouira is approximately 3,508 km (2,180 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 927 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Essaouira — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Ahipara, New Zealand, roughly 489 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Essaouira is approximately 391 km (243 mi) NE of Rabat, the national capital of Morocco, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
