Elevation
Marrakesh elevation and altitude
Marrakesh, Morocco is 1,499 feet (457 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 1,499 feet means in Marrakesh
Among the 689 cities on this site, Marrakesh is higher than most. At 1,499 ft the thinner air is not something most people notice day to day.
Air pressure. Air pressure falls as you climb, about 1 inHg for every 1,000 ft near the ground. In Marrakesh a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 28.34 inHg on an average day, while the weather forecast still quotes a sea-level number near 29.92 inHg. See today’s live barometric pressure in Marrakesh.
Cooking. Water boils at about 209 °F (98.5 °C) here, almost the same as at sea level. Boiling point at altitude
Where the number comes from. The elevation is for the city center point in the GeoNames gazetteer, taken from a digital elevation model. To check the exact height where you are standing, use What is my elevation? or What is my altitude?
Elevation of places near Marrakesh
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casablanca, Morocco | 89 | 27 | 137 mi |
| Malaga, Spain | 72 | 22 | 407 mi |
| Seville, Spain | 52 | 16 | 414 mi |
| Granada, Spain | 2,260 | 689 | 458 mi |
| Lisbon, Portugal | 223 | 68 | 494 mi |
| Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain | 400 | 122 | 507 mi |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain | 33 | 10 | 540 mi |
| Alicante, Spain | 59 | 18 | 629 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Marrakesh?
Marrakesh, Morocco is about 1,499 feet (457 meters) above sea level, measured at the city center. Neighborhoods higher or lower in the city can differ by a few hundred feet.
What is the air pressure in Marrakesh because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 1,499 ft is about 28.34 inHg (960 hPa), 95% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 95% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Marrakesh.
At what temperature does water boil in Marrakesh?
About 209 °F (98.5 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.