Current Date And Time In Marrakesh, Morocco
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
04:21:41 WEST
State: Marrakesh-Safi
Currency: Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (WEST)
Population: 995,871
District: Marrakech
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Marrakesh, a city in Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Marrakesh — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Marrakesh | |
| District / County | Marrakech | |
| State | Marrakesh-Safi | |
| Country | Morocco | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 995,871 | |
| Area | 230.00 km² (88.80 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | State / Province Capital | |
| Population Rank in Marrakesh-Safi | #1 of 48 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Moroccan Dirham | |
| Code ISO-4217 | MAD | |
| Symbol | د.م. | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +212 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .ma | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 457 | |
| In Feet | 1,499 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 31.63 | |
| Longitude | -8 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 31.634° N 8° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 31° 38' 3" N 7° 59' 60" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 31° 38.05' N 7° 60' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Aghbalu, Algeria (280 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +00:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +01:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:53 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:20 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 26m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 40000 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Casablanca | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1065-01-01 |
Marrakesh is a city situated in Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco, within Africa. It falls under Marrakech, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Marrakesh as a State / Province Capital. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Marrakesh-Safi
The latitude and longitude of Marrakesh pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 457 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Marrakesh on the map
Marrakesh runs on UTC +00:00, shifting to +01:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Marrakesh run on Moroccan Dirham (MAD), shown with the symbol د.م.. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Marrakesh exchange rates
To ring a number in Marrakesh from outside Morocco, dial +212 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Marrakesh and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Marrakesh ranks #1 of 48 cities in Marrakesh-Safi. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Marrakesh-Safi market. › Cities near Marrakesh
Marrakesh has a recorded population of approximately 995,871 people. That places it #1 of 48 cities with population data in Marrakesh-Safi. Browse more cities in Marrakesh-Safi for comparison.
Marrakesh spans approximately 230.00 square kilometers (88.80 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Marrakesh sits within Marrakech, is part of Marrakesh-Safi in Morocco. It is classified as a State / Province Capital.
Marrakesh keeps UTC +00:00, moving to +01:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:53 AM and sets around 08:20 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Marrakesh price in Moroccan dirham (MAD), written with the symbol د.م.. Check live rates on our Marrakesh currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Marrakesh lands you closest to Aghbalu, Algeria, about 280 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Marrakesh sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
