Berkane, Morocco

Capital City

99,069 people call Berkane home - a figure that's grown over 250% since the 1960s. But don't let the population surge fool you, this Northeast Moroccan city is no bustling metropolis. Berkane's economy relies heavily on agriculture, especially citrus fruits, and the region's climate is best described as hot and dry. While the nearby Mediterranean beaches of Saïdia may beckon, the persistent bureaucratic headaches of daily life in Berkane are enough to deter all but the most determined expats. This is a city built around the needs of farmers, not digital nomads.