Larache (Arabic: العرائش) is a small town (107,371 inhabitants) in Morocco, in the Tangier-Tetouan region, known by the ancient name of Lixus.
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Larache (Arabic: العرائش) is a small town (107,371 inhabitants) in Morocco, in the Tangier-Tetouan region, known by its ancient name of Lixus.
Larache is modernising at a rapid pace. It is situated in the north of Morocco, approximately 86 kilometres from Tangier.
The town of Larache is served by the A1 motorway (connecting Tangier to Rabat) and, as a result, is located about 79 km from Tangier Ibn Battouta International Airport and 168 km from the capital, Rabat.
| Year | Total population | Urban population | Rural population | Foreigners | Households |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 90 400 | - | - | - | 18 091 |
| 2004 | 107 371 | - | - | 131 | 23 399 |
| 2014 | 125 008 | 125 008 | - | 199 | 30 400 |
| 2024 | 133 731 | - | - | 139 | 35 818 |