Agadir vs Meknes
How to read the comparison chart
The grouped bars score each city 0–100 on cost, climate and safety — taller is better. Agadir leads on any axis where its bar is higher, Meknes where its is. The cost bar uses a higher-is-cheaper scale, so Meknes's taller cost bar reflects its lower cost of living, not a higher price.
| Axis | Agadir | Meknes |
|---|---|---|
| Livability | 68 | 66 |
| Cost (higher=cheaper) | 46 | 46 |
| Climate | 100 | 96 |
| Safety | 64 | 61 |
| Summer °C | 22.9 | 24.8 |
| Winter °C | 13.7 | 8.4 |
| Top disaster risk | drought | wildfire |
Agadir vs Meknes: the short answer
Agadir comes out ahead on overall livability (68/100), only marginally above Meknes (66/100). The two cities diverge most on climate. On affordability Meknes is the cheaper base — nearly identical prices on our cost index (Agadir 46 vs Meknes 46, where a higher score means a lower cost of living, normalised from World Bank price levels). For climate, Meknes runs warmer in summer (about 24.8°C peak vs 22.9°C in Agadir), while winter lows sit near 13.7°C in Agadir and 8.4°C in Meknes. On natural-disaster exposure Agadir is the safer choice (safety 64/100); the dominant modelled hazard is drought for Agadir and wildfire for Meknes.
Which city should you choose?
- On a tight budget → Meknes — lower everyday costs..
- You want warmth → Meknes — hotter summers.
- Safety is the priority → Agadir — lower disaster risk.
- Best all-rounder → Agadir — highest overall livability.
Data & methodology
Cost scores are normalised from World Bank price-level data. Climate figures (summer highs, winter lows) are drawn from 1991–2020 climate normals. Disaster-safety blends USGS earthquake history (magnitude 4.5+ within 300 km since 1980), tropical-cyclone basin position, flood/elevation exposure and Köppen climate zone. The livability score is the weighted composite of cost, climate and safety. All figures are planning indicators for 2026, not guarantees — verify specifics before relocating.
FAQ
Is Agadir or Meknes better to live in?
Agadir scores higher overall — 68 vs 66 on our 0–100 livability index, which weights cost, climate and safety.
Which is cheaper, Agadir or Meknes?
Meknes has the lower cost of living (cost index 46 vs 46; higher = cheaper, from World Bank price levels).
Which is warmer, Agadir or Meknes?
Meknes — summer highs reach about 24.8°C versus 22.9°C in Agadir.
Which is safer from natural disasters, Agadir or Meknes?
Agadir (disaster-safety 64/100). Main hazard: drought in Agadir, wildfire in Meknes.
What is the main natural-disaster risk in Agadir?
drought is the dominant modelled hazard for Agadir on our risk index.
How is the Agadir vs Meknes comparison calculated?
Cost comes from World Bank price levels, climate from 1991–2020 normals, and disaster risk from USGS earthquake data, cyclone-basin position and flood exposure; livability is their weighted composite.