Khemisset, Morocco

Capital City

Living in Khemisset, Morocco is a trade-off. The city has a population of 125,834, smaller than the 131,542 recorded in 2014. While it's situated between Rabat and Meknès, the bureaucracy can be a persistent headache. Agriculture is a key industry, with the region producing 100,000 quintals of lentils annually from 10,000 hectares of cultivated land. However, the climate is only described as "moderate," so don't expect a subtropical paradise. In 2019, a massive 580 million ton potash deposit was discovered, slated for production by 2024. Overall, Khemisset offers a more affordable cost of living than Morocco's larger cities, but the bureaucratic hassles and average climate may not suit all expats.