List of Morocco Regions and Capitals

Morocco, officially known as the Kingdom of Morocco, is a country located in North Africa. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea to the west and north, respectively, and shares land borders with Algeria to the east and southeast and Western Sahara to the south. Morocco is divided into 12 regions, which are further subdivided into provinces and prefectures. Here is a list of the 12 regions of Morocco:

Morocco is a North African country bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, Algeria, and Western Sahara. The country is divided into 12 administrative regions for governance and regional development. Rabat is the national capital, while Casablanca is the largest city and economic center of Morocco.

The country includes Atlantic coastlines, Mediterranean shores, Atlas Mountains, deserts, fertile plains, forests, and historic imperial cities spread across northwest Africa. Different regions are known for agriculture, tourism, fishing, mining, manufacturing, and cultural heritage.

Key Facts

• National capital: Rabat
• Total population: 38,800,000 (Official estimate 2025)
• Total area: 446,550 km² (172,414 sq miles)
• Currency: Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
• Bordering countries: Algeria, Western Sahara
• Total Regions: 12
• Total Provinces and Prefectures: 75+

List of Regions and Capitals of Morocco

Total regions shown: 12 | Combined population: 38,800,000 | Combined area: 446,550 km²

Largest Regions by Area

• Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab - 55,160 sq mi (142,865 km²)
• Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra - 54,061 sq mi (140,018 km²)
• Drâa-Tafilalet - 34,299 sq mi (88,836 km²)
• Oriental - 31,977 sq mi (82,820 km²)
• Souss-Massa - 20,768 sq mi (53,789 km²)
• Guelmim-Oued Noun - 17,802 sq mi (46,108 km²)
• Fès-Meknès - 15,473 sq mi (40,075 km²)
• Marrakesh-Safi - 15,122 sq mi (39,167 km²)

Most Populous Regions

• Casablanca-Settat - Population: 7,600,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
• Rabat-Salé-Kénitra - Population: 5,100,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
• Marrakesh-Safi - Population: 4,900,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
• Fès-Meknès - Population: 4,500,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
• Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma - Population: 4,300,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
• Souss-Massa - Population: 3,100,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
• Béni Mellal-Khénifra - Population: 2,700,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
• Oriental - Population: 2,500,000 (Official Estimate 2025)

Smallest Regions by Area

• Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma - 6,665 sq mi (17,262 km²)
• Rabat-Salé-Kénitra - 7,025 sq mi (18,194 km²)
• Casablanca-Settat - 7,786 sq mi (20,166 km²)
• Béni Mellal-Khénifra - 10,955 sq mi (28,374 km²)
• Marrakesh-Safi - 15,122 sq mi (39,167 km²)
• Fès-Meknès - 15,473 sq mi (40,075 km²)

Regions by Geographic Grouping

• Atlantic Coast: Casablanca-Settat
• Atlas-Sahara Transition: Drâa-Tafilalet
• Central Atlantic Morocco: Marrakesh-Safi
• Central Morocco: Béni Mellal-Khénifra
• Eastern Morocco: Oriental
• Northern Coast: Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma
• Northern Interior: Fès-Meknès
• Northwestern Coast: Rabat-Salé-Kénitra
• Southern Morocco: Guelmim-Oued Noun
• Southern Sahara: Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab
• Southwestern Coast: Souss-Massa
• Western Sahara Coast: Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra

Landlocked Regions

• Béni Mellal-Khénifra
• Drâa-Tafilalet
• Fès-Meknès
• Oriental

Regions with Coastline

• Casablanca-Settat
• Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab
• Guelmim-Oued Noun
• Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra
• Marrakesh-Safi
• Rabat-Salé-Kénitra
• Souss-Massa
• Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma

Regions Sharing Borders with Other Countries

• Algeria: Drâa-Tafilalet, Fès-Meknès, Oriental
• Western Sahara: Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab, Guelmim-Oued Noun, Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra

Sources

• High Commission for Planning Morocco
• World Bank - Morocco Data
• CIA World Factbook - Morocco
• Encyclopaedia Britannica - Morocco
• Government of Morocco