Major city · Western Sahara
Guergueratالكركرات
Skip Guerguerat as a destination: it is a vehicle border post with no beds or food. Budget 2–3 h for the crossing, or 4–5 h to reach Dakhla.
Guerguerat is the only official crossing between Moroccan-administered Western Sahara and Mauritania, at the end of the N1 south of Dakhla. There is no town to visit: three Moroccan controls, a 3.3 km buffer zone with an unpaved sandy stretch, then Mauritanian passport, customs and visa counters. Travellers pass through in a few hours and sleep in Dakhla or Nouadhibou.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MAD
- Best months
- Oct–May
- avoid Jun–Sep (strong winds and sandstorms)
- Airports
- Dakhla (VIL) · Nouadhibou (NDB)
- Nights
- 0
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 7Nine African countries on this site have no trip line bec…
- Africa ↗When a route touches a yellow-fever country — even a transit of 12 hours or more — keep the original yellow card (ICVP) in your hand luggage; health desks and airlines can refuse boarding or entry without it.
- Africa ↗Nine African countries on this site have no trip line because governments advise against travel; several others have no-go regions. Read your government's advice for every country on the route before paying deposits.
- North Africa ↗Plan links between North African countries by air or by ferry via Europe; the only regularly usable land borders for visitors are Tunisia–Algeria and Morocco–Mauritania via Western Sahara.
- North Africa ↗Book Saharan nights (dunes, desert camps, oasis tours) between October and April; from May to September desert day temperatures regularly exceed 40 °C and many tours stop.
- Western Sahara ↗In practice, entry is through Morocco and Moroccan entry rules apply; check them for your passport before booking.
- Western Sahara ↗Stay on main roads west of the berm; the area around and east of it contains landmines and unexploded ordnance.
- Western Sahara ↗Expect frequent police checkpoints on the coastal road; carry your passport and copies.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Guerguerat19 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Guerguerat, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?The Moroccan dirham (MAD) is used in the Moroccan-administered areas.Western Sahara-wide
- SIM or eSIMMoroccan SIMs (Maroc Telecom, Orange, inwi) work; buy in town with your passport.Western Sahara-wide
- Tap waterDrink bottled water; desalinated tap water tastes salty.Western Sahara-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10%.Western Sahara-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Western Sahara-wide
- SafetyThe border area is manageable if you stay on the main road, stop fully at checkpoints and keep off unpaved ground where landmines may be present.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels and camps.Western Sahara-wide
- Emergency numbers19 police · 177 Gendarmerie · 15 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysFriday midday prayers; Ramadan shortens hours.Western Sahara-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportVIL Dakhla Airport (Nearest airport; road south on the N1 to the border).
- Getting aroundRoad only, on the N1.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- VIL Dakhla Airport (Nearest airport; road south on the N1 to the border) · NDB Nouadhibou Airport (Mauritanian side, for onward travel south)
Map of Guerguerat
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- Guerguerat
- Basic guide
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps
Guides nearby
- Nouadhibou · 58 km straight line
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Feb
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Mar
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Apr
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
May
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jun
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Nov
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Dec
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Best: Oct–May. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) low). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Guerguerat: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
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Feb
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
0 rd
Mar
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
0 rd
Apr
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
0 rd
May
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
0 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
0 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
0 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
0 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
0 rd
Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
0 rd
Nov
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
0 rd
Dec
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
0 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Road only, on the N1. Moroccan police enforce a complete standstill at stop signs, and speed checks are frequent on the Dakhla approach. Carry 20–40 completed fiche copies for the checkpoints ahead.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 4–5 h
Road north on the N1
Nearest beds and food; sleep here before or after the crossing.
Door to door: About 10–12 h
Road north on the N1 via Dakhla
Too far for a same-day return; break the drive.
Boujdour
overnightDoor to door: About 6–7 h
Road north on the N1
Fishing town with basic beds; plan a night.
Door to door: Check
Inland road east from the N1
Inland route; check road and permit conditions before setting out.
Nouadhibou
cautionDoor to door: About 1–2 h
Road south from the Mauritanian post
Stay on the paved road: landmine danger off the tracks north of Nouadhibou.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
None in Guerguerat
No accommodation or restaurants at the border; sleep in Dakhla before the crossing or Nouadhibou after it.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- MAD 100–200 excl. bed
Trip budget
| No accommodation1 × 1 night × MAD 1 | MAD 1 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × MAD 100 | MAD 100 |
| Trip total≈ MAD 101 per person per day, bed included | MAD 101 |
border stop only
2026 estimate in MAD; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Mauritanian-side helper (fixer) to coordinate countersOptional; cash only | ≈MAD 200 |
| Mauritanian visa, paid at the borderAmount check | Cash in euros or dirhams |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Landmine danger off the paved roads north of Nouadhibou: never leave the track, even without warning signs.
- Strong winds and sandstorms cut visibility and raise fuel consumption.
- Carry enough cash in euros or dirhams: ATMs at the border and in Nouadhibou are unreliable.
- Mauritanian visa is paid in cash in euros or dirhams; the international Green Card is usually not valid, so local car insurance is bought at the border.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 19
- Gendarmerie
- 177
- Ambulance
- 15
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My bed tonight
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إلى هذا العنوان، من فضلكTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police19
- Gendarmerie177
- Ambulance15
Embassy
Moroccan consular services are in Laayoune; the Mauritanian embassy is in Nouakchott.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Moroccan side checkpoint processing: No fee; expect 30–45 min
- Mauritanian side helper (fixer): ≈MAD 200
Say or show
- وين مكتب الحدود؟ — Where is the border office? (wein maktab al-hodood?)
- كم تكلفة الفاكسر؟ — How much is the fixer fee? (kam takleefa al-fixer?)
- أحتاج ورقة الفيشة — I need a fiche filled out (ahtaj waraqet al-fiche)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Guerguerat. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–May · avoid Jun–Sep (strong winds and sandstorms) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 1 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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