Guelmim-Oued Noun
Guelmim
The gateway to the Sahara.
Guelmim at a glance
- Region
- Guelmim-Oued Noun
- Province or prefecture
- Guelmim (province)
- Status
- Regional capital
- Population
- 118,318 (2014 census)
- Area
- Not available
- Elevation
- 250 m
- Coordinates
- 28.987, -10.057
- Postal code
- 81000
- Phone area code
- +212 528
- Time zone
- Africa/Casablanca (see note on Ramadan)
- Local names
- Guelmim (French) · كلميم (Arabic)
- Best time to visit
- March to May and October to November
Population is from the 2014 census (HCP) and is being updated. Climate figures are indicative regional profiles. Confirm details with official sources before relying on them.
About Guelmim
Guelmim is the regional capital of Guelmim-Oued Noun, famous for its weekly camel market and as a stop before the desert.
History
A historic caravan crossroads between Morocco and West Africa.
Things to see in Guelmim
- Weekly camel market
- Tighmert oasis
- Plage Blanche
- Legzira beach
Climate and best time to visit
Pre-Saharan desert. Very hot summers, cool winters with cold nights, and very little rain. Spring and autumn are the comfortable seasons.
Best time to visit: March to May and October to November. Indicative regional profile.
Getting to Guelmim
- By air
- Guelmim Airport (GLN) has limited service; Agadir Al Massira (AGA) is the main alternative.
- By train
- There is no ONCF station; buses link to Agadir and Tiznit.
- By bus
- CTM, Supratours and regional bus companies serve most routes; grand taxis cover shorter hops. Check current schedules.
- By road
- Reached by national roads and, on many routes, the motorway network. Check road conditions in winter, especially in mountain areas.
Economy
Livestock, trade, farming and tourism.
Food and drink
Camel meat dishes and Saharan tea.
Festivals and events
The Moussem of Tan-Tan is held nearby and recognised by UNESCO.
Where to stay
Guelmim has a full range of accommodation, from international hotels to guesthouses and, in historic quarters, traditional riads and dars. Staying inside or near the old town makes it easier to explore on foot.