Settat
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Settat month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Settat are typically March, April and November, with average daytime highs around 21–24°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 35°C), January the coldest (average low 8°C), and March the wettest (about 53 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.5 | 7.7 | 28 | 8.9 |
| February | 20.0 | 8.7 | 45 | 9.2 |
| March | 20.6 | 9.5 | 53 | 9.7 |
| April | 23.8 | 11.6 | 26 | 11.3 |
| May | 27.4 | 13.9 | 19 | 11.8 |
| June | 29.9 | 16.4 | 4 | 12.0 |
| July | 33.7 | 18.4 | 1 | 12.4 |
| August | 34.5 | 19.3 | 2 | 12.2 |
| September | 30.8 | 17.6 | 7 | 10.7 |
| October | 28.2 | 15.8 | 22 | 9.7 |
| November | 22.6 | 11.6 | 31 | 8.9 |
| December | 19.1 | 9.1 | 40 | 8.2 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1913
However, under the French protectorate, the city of Settat had unprecedented urban development, as evidenced by the population boom it experienced from 1913 to 1925.
- Documented history · 2001
Settat is linked to Casablanca (57 km [35 mi] to the north) since 2001 by the A7 highway, and Marrakesh (146 km [91 mi] to the south) since 2007.
- French protectorate urban boom
Unprecedented urban development and population growth in Settat from 1913 to 1925.
- A7 Highway connection
Settat was linked to Casablanca by the A7 highway in 2001.
- Urbanization and Kasbah Construction
Establishment of the Kasbah by Moulay Ismail in the 17th-18th century, founding Settat as a capital and trading center
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01 · OverviewSettat, in brief
Settat is a city in Morocco situated between Rabat and Marrakesh within the Casablanca-Settat region. Serving as the capital of Settat Province, the municipality functions as the largest city in the territory by both size and population, positioned at a latitude of 33.00103 and a longitude of -7.61662.
Where is Settat located geographically?
The urban center rests 370 meters above sea level upon a plateau encircled by foothills in all directions. By road, the settlement lies 83.9 km south of the center of Casablanca, which is roughly an hour's drive away, and is linked northward to Casablanca by the A7 highway since 2001 and southward to Marrakesh since 2007. Additionally, it is positioned about 40 km north of Ben Ahmed and 34 km south of Berrechid.
How did cultural exchange and history shape Settat?
The name Settat originates from Ayt Settat, a Senhaja-Berber clan of the Houara tribe that belonged to the Masmuda-led Almohad alliance, with their origins rooted south-east of the High-Atlas. Urbanization was triggered in the 18th century when Moroccan ruler Moulay Ismail constructed the Ismailia Kasbah on the hilly site to bring order and security, formalizing the location as a regional capital by installing the first Caïd. Because of rich soil and a strategic position between North and South, the area prospered as an agricultural trading hub during the 18th and 19th centuries, drawing entrepreneurs including Moroccan Jews who settled there en masse in the 19th century and built the Mellah neighborhood near the Kasbah. Notable cultural figures from the community include businessman David Amar and singer Jo Amar.
How has the city developed in modern times?
After experiencing a population boom under the French protectorate from 1913 to 1925, and subsequent periods of semi-lethargy following Casablanca's growth, the municipality underwent large-scale urban planning from the 1970s onward. The 1990s brought the establishment of L'Université Hassan 1er de Settat, alongside an international golf course and a racetrack. Official demographic figures from the 2004 Moroccan census recorded a population of 155,333 inhabitants, while the 2004 population count is complemented by the 2024 Moroccan census, which recorded a population of 171,556 people. The municipality also maintains international ties through sister city relationships with La Celle-Saint-Cloud in France and Yinchuan in China.
Frequently Asked Questions about Settat
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01 · Q&AWhere is Settat located and what are its coordinates?
Settat is situated in Morocco at geographic coordinates 33.0010, -7.6166, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Settat?
Settat has a recorded population of approximately 155,333 and observes the Africa/Casablanca time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Settat?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Settat include AR-MA, BER, French, with MAD used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Settat?
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