African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Tangier
Morocco Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma
Location
35.76, -5.83Historic port city, center of Mediterranean trade and local culture.
Economic Role
Port services, maritime trade, regional commerce, local trade.
Fes
Morocco Fès-Meknès
Location
34.04, -5.00Historic city, center of Islamic culture and education, UNESCO World Heritage site.
Economic Role
Cultural heritage, tourism hub, educational center, regional commerce.
Oujda
Morocco Oriental
Location
34.68, -1.91Eastern capital, center of local culture and administration.
Economic Role
Administrative center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Marrakech
Morocco Marrakech-Safi
Location
31.63, -7.98Historic city, center of Berber culture and tourism, UNESCO World Heritage site.
Economic Role
Tourism hub, cultural heritage, regional commerce, local trade.
Meknes
Morocco Fès-Meknès
Location
33.89, -5.55Historic city, center of imperial heritage and local culture.
Economic Role
Cultural heritage, tourism hub, regional commerce, local trade.
Rabat
Morocco Rabat-Salé-Kénitra
Location
34.02, -6.84Capital of Morocco, center of government and modern culture.
Economic Role
Political capital, government services, administrative center, regional trade hub.
Tetouan
Morocco Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma
Location
35.59, -5.36Historic city, center of Andalusian culture and local administration.
Economic Role
Cultural heritage, administrative center, regional commerce, local trade.
Chefchaouen
Morocco Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma
Location
35.17, -5.27Mountain city, center of Berber culture and tourism.
Economic Role
Tourism hub, cultural heritage, regional commerce, local trade.
Safi
Morocco Casablanca-Settat
Location
32.30, -9.24Port city, center of fishing industry and local culture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, port services, regional commerce, local trade.
El Jadida
Morocco Casablanca-Settat
Location
33.23, -8.50Historic city, center of Portuguese heritage and local culture.
Economic Role
Cultural heritage, tourism hub, regional commerce, local trade.
Agadir
Morocco Souss-Massa
Location
30.43, -9.60Tourism capital, center of beach tourism and local culture.
Economic Role
Tourism hub, beach resort, regional commerce, local trade.
Essaouira
Morocco Marrakech-Safi
Location
31.52, -9.77Historic city, center of Portuguese heritage and local culture.
Economic Role
Cultural heritage, tourism hub, regional commerce, local trade.
Azrou
Morocco Fès-Meknès
Location
33.43, -5.22Mountain town, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce.
Beni Mellal
Morocco Béni Mellal-Khénifra
Location
32.33, -6.35Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Boujdour
Morocco Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra
Location
26.13, -14.48Desert town, center of local culture and administration.
Economic Role
Administrative center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Dakhla
Morocco Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab
Location
23.72, -15.95Desert town, center of fishing and local culture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, regional trade, local commerce.
Errachidia
Morocco Drâa-Tafilalet
Location
31.93, -4.42Desert city, center of local culture and administration.
Economic Role
Administrative center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Guelmim
Morocco Guelmim-Oued Noun
Location
28.98, -10.07Desert gateway, center of local culture and administration.
Economic Role
Administrative center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Khemisset
Morocco Rabat-Salé-Kénitra
Location
33.82, -6.07Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Larache
Morocco Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma
Location
35.18, -6.15Coastal city, center of fishing and local culture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, regional trade, local commerce.
Merzouga
Morocco Drâa-Tafilalet
Location
31.12, -4.02Desert town, center of tourism and local culture.
Economic Role
Tourism hub, regional trade, local commerce.