Murghab is surrounded by Turkmenistan, Bala Murghab of Badghis Province, Almar and Qaysar districts of neighbouring Faryab Province.
The town of Murghab is situated within the borders of Turkmenistan, with its northern boundary touching Bala Murghab in Badghis Province, and its eastern border sharing the Almar and Qaysar districts of Faryab Province.