scenic viewpoint
Ziz Gorges
A canyon on the N13 south of Er-Rachidia where the road cuts above a long ribbon of date palms along the Ziz river.
37 km · about 45 min drive
Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco · Africa
Arfoud sits on the route: 20 minutes from Reçani, 43km from Erg Chebbi, Merzouga.
Arfoud is a town located in Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco. With a population of 31,971, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Arfoud sits in Morocco, where you drive on the right. It's in the Africa/Casablanca time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Arfoud to your route.
Erfoud (Berber languages: ⴰⵔⴼⵓⴷ, Arfud; Arabic: أرفود) is an oasis town in the Sahara, in the Drâa-Tafilalet region, eastern Morocco. It belongs to ait atta tribe, divided into several districts: Hay Salam, Hay Jdid, Hay Ziz, Hay el Bathaa, Hay Annahda, and Hay el Hamri.
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in the Erg Chebbi Dunes, Erfoud has developed tourist-related infrastructures such as hotels and restaurants.
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Arfoud is located in Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco, Africa. The coordinates are 31.4353 latitude, -4.2326 longitude.
Arfoud has a population of approximately 31,971 people, making it a town in Morocco.
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Essential numbers in Morocco
Royal Gendarmerie (outside cities): 177.
Full driving guide for Morocco2 notable places within an hour's drive.
scenic viewpoint
A canyon on the N13 south of Er-Rachidia where the road cuts above a long ribbon of date palms along the Ziz river.
37 km · about 45 min drive
natural wonder
A Saharan dune field rising up to 150m, reached by sealed road to Merzouga at the edge of the sand.
43 km · about 50 min drive
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