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Nkob
Spend one night in Nkob to see the market, trek the Saghrou Mountains and visit the kasbahs; travel time from Ouarzazate ~2 h by car.
Nkob is a small Berber village in the Zagora region, best for a short stay to experience a traditional souk, nearby mountain trekking and historic kasbahs. It is reachable by grand taxi or bus from Ouarzazate and fits into a Sahara itinerary between Ouarzazate and Merzouga.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MAD
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jun–Sep (very hot inland)
- Airport
- OZZ
- Nights
- 1
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
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- 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 Nkob19 ▾
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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 Nkob, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Moroccan dirham (MAD).Morocco-wide
- SIM or eSIMMaroc Telecom, Orange and inwi sell tourist SIMs at airports and shops with a passport; 20–50 GB costs about MAD 100–200.Morocco-wide
- Tap waterTap water is treated in cities but most visitors drink bottled; carry water in the south.Morocco-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10%.Morocco-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.Morocco-wide
- SafetyNkob is generally safe for tourists; keep valuables secure in markets and be cautious on remote mountain trails.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels and restaurants; squat toilets in older cafés and on the road.Morocco-wide
- Emergency numbers19 police · 177 Gendarmerie · 15 ambulance/fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidayscheckFriday midday prayers slow business; many shops shut on Eid holidays; museums often close one day a week (usually Tuesday — check).Morocco-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportOZZ Ouarzazate Saiss Airport (About 2 h drive north to Nkob).
- Getting aroundThe village and surrounding oases are walkable; taxis are available for trips to Tazzarine or Ouarzazate.
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
- OZZ Ouarzazate Saiss Airport (About 2 h drive north to Nkob)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Feb
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Mar
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Apr
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
May
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jul
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Aug
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Sep
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Dec
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) low), wettest Jan (5 rain days), driest Jul (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Nkob: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
5 rd
Feb
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
5 rd
Mar
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
4 rd
Apr
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3 rd
May
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
2 rd
Jun
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
Jul
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
0 rd
Aug
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
0 rd
Sep
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
2 rd
Nov
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4 rd
Dec
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
5 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
The village and surrounding oases are walkable; taxis are available for trips to Tazzarine or Ouarzazate.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Erg Chebbi Dunes (Merzouga)
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min
Bus or shared taxi via Tazzarine, about 35 km (22 mi)Bus or shared taxi via Tazzarine, about 22 mi (35 km)
Ideal for a half‑day dune walk before returning to Nkob.
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.
Tigmi Nkob Chez l'Habitant Home Stay
300 MAD single, 500 MAD double, includes breakfast & dinner
Hotel Kasbah Ennakhile
300 MAD private room, 160 MAD shared room, meals included
Auberge Ouadjou
240 MAD double, 130 MAD single, tents & car spaces available
Kasbah Baha Baha
250 MAD single, 370 MAD double, 500 MAD triple
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 250–350 excl. bed
- Mid
- MAD 350–550 excl. bed
- High
- MAD 550+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse or small hotel room2 × 1 night × MAD 500 | MAD 1,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × MAD 500 | MAD 1,000 |
| Grand taxi Ouarzazate → Nkob (one way)2 × MAD 60 · check | MAD 120 |
| Mountain trekking guide (per day)2 × MAD 400 · check | MAD 800 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MAD 292 |
| Trip total≈ MAD 1,606 per person per day, bed included | MAD 3,212 |
Includes meals where noted
2026 estimate in MAD; flights and long‑distance buses excluded.
Prices of common things
| Meal at Restaurant Station ZiZ | ≈50 MAD per person |
| Berber sandal | 120–150 MAD |
| Henna powder (200 g) | 10 MAD |
| Grand taxi Ouarzazate → Nkob | 60 MAD per person |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Grand taxis run only a few times a day (08:00 from Ouarzazate, 15:00 return); confirm schedule locally.Grand taxis run only a few times a day (8:00 AM from Ouarzazate, 3:00 PM return); confirm schedule locally.
- Summer heat can make trekking uncomfortable; carry water and sun protection.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 19
- Gendarmerie
- 177
- Ambulance/Fire
- 15
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Emergency
- Police19
- Gendarmerie177
- Ambulance/Fire15
Embassy
US consulate in Casablanca; other embassies in Rabat.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Grand taxi Ouarzazate → Nkob: ≈60 MAD per person, departs 08:00, return ≈15:00 (check)≈60 MAD per person, departs 8:00 AM, return ≈3:00 PM (check)
- Bus Ouarzazate → Tansikht → Nkob: ≈52 MAD total (40 MAD bus + 12 MAD shared) (check)
Say or show
- سلام — Hello / Good morning (salaam)
- بشحال هاد الشي؟ — How much does this cost? (bshhal had shi?)
- بغيت بيت لزوج ليالي — I would like a room for two nights (bghit beit lzuuj lyali)
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 Nkob. 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: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jun–Sep (very hot inland) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a 2‑day trekking package (400 MAD per day, check availability).
- Combine Nkob stay with Ouarzazate desert tour for a fuller Sahara loop.
Sources
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