Ain Taoujdate, Morocco

Living halfway between major Moroccan cities doesn't guarantee prosperity - just ask the 33,055 residents of Ain Taoujdate, a modest transport hub straddling the Fez-Meknes corridor. The city's ONCF rail connection provides its main economic lifeline, though this hasn't translated into significant urban development.

For expats eyeing Morocco's smaller cities, Ain Taoujdate offers basic amenities but lacks the infrastructure and job opportunities found in nearby Fez or Meknes. The city largely functions as a transit point rather than a destination, with most economic activity centered around its role as a transport node in El Hajeb Province.