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al-'Ara'ish, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco – Morocco Flag

Current Date And Time In al-'Ara'ish, Morocco

Saturday, 25 July 2026
23:41:17 WEST
Currency: Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (WEST)

📍 Cities Near To al-'Ara'ish


Find cities, states and countries closest to al-'Ara'ish in Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around al-'Ara'ish.

📍 al-'Ara'ish Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for al-'Ara'ish from our regional database:

State / RegionTanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
Total Population
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude35.7595° N
Center Longitude-5.834° E
Elevation49 m (162 ft)
UTC Time Zone+00:00
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Algeciras Algeciras34 54 29
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Asilah Asilah23 37 20
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Boukhalef Boukhalef4 7 4
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Dar Chaoui Dar Chaoui17 27 14
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Gueznaia Gueznaia5 8 4
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Karia Karia20 33 18
South (S)
National Flag Of Saddina Saddina24 38 21
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Tangier Tangier2 3 2
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Tarifa Tarifa22 35 19
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Tnine Sidi Lyamani Tnine Sidi Lyamani28 45 24
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Zahara de los Atunes Zahara de los Atunes26 42 23
North (N)

🏳️ States Near To al-'Ara'ish


States and regions closest to Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima (home state of al-'Ara'ish), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Andalusia Andalusia164 264 143
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Béchar Béchar317 510 275
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Beja Beja229 368 199
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Beni Mellal-Khenifra Beni Mellal-Khenifra188 303 163
South (S)
National Flag Of Casablanca-Settat Casablanca-Settat194 312 168
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Ceuta Ceuta45 73 39
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab256 411 222
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Évora Évora263 423 228
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Faro Faro179 289 156
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Fes-Meknes Fes-Meknes96 154 83
South-southeast (SSE)

🌎 Countries Near To al-'Ara'ish


Countries bordering or closest to Morocco, with aerial distance and compass direction from al-'Ara'ish's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Algeria Algeria585 941 508
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Andorra Andorra878 1,413 763
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Belgium Belgium1,422 2,288 1,235
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Burkina Faso Burkina Faso1,396 2,247 1,212
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Cabo Verde Cabo Verde1,453 2,338 1,262
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of France France1,114 1,792 967
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Gambia Gambia1,370 2,205 1,190
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Germany Germany1,608 2,589 1,397
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Gibraltar Gibraltar317 509 275
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Guernsey Guernsey1,242 1,999 1,079
North (N)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to al-'Ara'ish. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
al-'Ara'ish (You)Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
TangierTanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima1,035,1413.2ENE
BoukhalefTanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima6.6WSW
GueznaiaTanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima25,7718.2SW
Dar ChaouiTanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima1,40126.8SSE
KariaTanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima1,19132.7S
TarifaAndalusia18,16934.9NE
AsilahTanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima34,01137.4SSW
SaddinaTanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima38.1ESE
Zahara de los AtunesAndalusia1,20042.0N
Tnine Sidi LyamaniTanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima1,15545.2SSW

🏆 Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima City Rankings

How does al-'Ara'ish rank within Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where al-'Ara'ish appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Tangier1,035,141
Tétouan415,810
Al Hoceïma395,644
Ksar El Kebir138,262
Larache136,505
Fnidek84,558
Martil70,274
Ouezzane65,088
Mdiq61,398
Tirhanimîne55,827

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Chefchaouen15.40

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Chefchaouen3,033.83
✈️ Nearest Airport
Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport
IATA: TNG
8 km (5 mi) from al-'Ara'ish
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima Cities
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
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🧭 How Close Is Everything to al-'Ara'ish? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where al-'Ara'ish Sits on the Map

al-'Ara'ish sits inside Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from al-'Ara'ish to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from al-'Ara'ish outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to al-'Ara'ish and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack al-'Ara'ish against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima city rankings

🌎 Beyond al-'Ara'ish: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to al-'Ara'ish and the countries closest to al-'Ara'ish by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Morocco. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Africa.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from al-'Ara'ish, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around al-'Ara'ish at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through al-'Ara'ish

If you're stringing together stops in Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from al-'Ara'ish — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 al-'Ara'ish MapView the al-'Ara'ish map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ al-'Ara'ish Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima OverviewExplore the Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Morocco Country DataGet complete Morocco data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From al-'Ara'ish

Which cities are closest to al-'Ara'ish?

See the Cities Near To al-'Ara'ish table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima by population and density.

How is the distance from al-'Ara'ish to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of al-'Ara'ish and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the al-'Ara'ish map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from al-'Ara'ish will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from al-'Ara'ish to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around al-'Ara'ish?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of al-'Ara'ish. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima city rankings above to size up each candidate.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to al-'Ara'ish?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to al-'Ara'ish is Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport (TNG), about 8 km (5 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.