Meknes vs Oujda
How to read the comparison chart
The grouped bars score each city 0–100 on cost, climate and safety — taller is better. Meknes leads on any axis where its bar is higher, Oujda where its is. The cost bar uses a higher-is-cheaper scale, so Oujda's taller cost bar reflects its lower cost of living, not a higher price.
| Axis | Meknes | Oujda |
|---|---|---|
| Livability | 66 | 67 |
| Cost (higher=cheaper) | 46 | 46 |
| Climate | 96 | 100 |
| Safety | 61 | 60 |
| Summer °C | 24.8 | 24.1 |
| Winter °C | 8.4 | 6.1 |
| Top disaster risk | wildfire | wildfire |
Meknes vs Oujda: the short answer
Oujda comes out ahead on overall livability (67/100), only marginally above Meknes (66/100). The two cities diverge most on climate. On affordability Oujda is the cheaper base — nearly identical prices on our cost index (Meknes 46 vs Oujda 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 24.1°C in Oujda), while winter lows sit near 8.4°C in Meknes and 6.1°C in Oujda. On natural-disaster exposure Meknes is the safer choice (safety 61/100); the dominant modelled hazard is wildfire for Meknes and wildfire for Oujda.
Which city should you choose?
- On a tight budget → Oujda — lower everyday costs..
- You want warmth → Meknes — hotter summers.
- Safety is the priority → Meknes — lower disaster risk.
- Best all-rounder → Oujda — 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 Meknes or Oujda better to live in?
Oujda scores higher overall — 67 vs 66 on our 0–100 livability index, which weights cost, climate and safety.
Which is cheaper, Meknes or Oujda?
Oujda has the lower cost of living (cost index 46 vs 46; higher = cheaper, from World Bank price levels).
Which is warmer, Meknes or Oujda?
Meknes — summer highs reach about 24.8°C versus 24.1°C in Oujda.
Which is safer from natural disasters, Meknes or Oujda?
Meknes (disaster-safety 61/100). Main hazard: wildfire in Meknes, wildfire in Oujda.
What is the main natural-disaster risk in Meknes?
wildfire is the dominant modelled hazard for Meknes on our risk index.
How is the Meknes vs Oujda 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.