Cities in Africa - Best Places to Visit

There are 1,156 cities in Africa. Marrakesh is the most popular city with a population of 995,871.

1

Marrakesh

Famous for its historical medina and souks

Pop. 995,871

2

Cairo

Egypt's capital and historical city

Pop. 9,606,916

3

Johannesburg

South Africa's largest city and economic center

Pop. 9,418,183

4

Hurghada

Resort city on the Red Sea in Egypt

Pop. 207,132

5

Fez, Morocco

Historic city in Morocco, known for artisans

Pop. 1,191,905

6

Chefchaouen

City in Morocco known for its blue buildings

Pop. 46,721

7

Rabat

Capital city of Morocco with historic sites

Pop. 1,655,753

8

Casablanca

Largest city in Morocco and economic hub

Pop. 3,665,954

9

Ouarzazate

City in Morocco's Drâa-Tafilalet region

Pop. 77,603

10

Meknes

City in Morocco known for its historical medina

Pop. 568,295

11

Agadir

Coastal city known for its beaches and surf

Pop. 698,310

12

Tétouan

City in Morocco, known for its medina

Pop. 415,810

13

Oujda

Moroccan city near the Algerian border

Pop. 539,711

14

Luxor

Famous for ancient temples and the Nile River

Pop. 422,407

15

Aswan

City in Egypt near the Nile River

Pop. 379,774

16

Alexandria

Historic Mediterranean port city with ancient sites

Pop. 5,263,542

17

Giza

Home to the Great Pyramids of Giza

Pop. 4,367,343

18

Siwa Oasis

City in Matruh, Egypt

Pop. 25,031

19

Dahab

Diving destination in South Sinai, Egypt

Pop. 8,000

20

El Alamein

City in Matruh, Egypt

Pop. 7,400

21

Port Said

Port city in Egypt with strategic location

Pop. 780,515

22

Suez

Port city at the northern end of the Suez Canal

Pop. 699,541

23

Asyut

Egyptian city with ancient historical significance

Pop. 528,669

24

Cape Town

South Africa's coastal city with Table Mountain

Pop. 4,772,846

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