Major city · Morocco
Errachidiaالرشيدية
Use Errachidia as a transit hub between Ouarzazate and Merzouga, not a destination: one night or a short stop for fuel and supplies.
Errachidia is a clean, military-organized town on the N10 road between Ouarzazate and the Sahara. It has few tourist sights of its own but works as a practical stop for a night or a lunch break before continuing to Erfoud, Rissani or Merzouga. The Blue Spring oasis and Hassan Dam are nearby short trips.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MAD
- Best months
- Oct–Apr
- avoid Jul–Aug (extreme heat)
- Airport
- ERH
- Nights
- 1
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 8Nine 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.
- Morocco ↗Check entry rules for your passport with the Moroccan consulate or official government sources before booking; visa exemptions depend on nationality.
- Morocco ↗The Moroccan dirham is a closed currency: you normally obtain it on arrival (ATMs, exchange desks) and change leftovers back before departure, keeping exchange receipts.
- Morocco ↗Do not bring a drone without prior authorisation: drones are routinely confiscated at customs.
- Morocco ↗During Ramadan, do not eat, drink or smoke in the street in daylight; tourist restaurants and hotels still serve.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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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 Errachidia19 ▾
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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 Errachidia, 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
- SafetyErrachidia is a safe, orderly town.
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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 and 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.
- AirportERH Errachidia–Moulay Ali Chérif Airport (3 km (1.9 mi) north of the city centre; flights from Casablanca year-round, seasonal from Marrakech and Paris).ERH Errachidia–Moulay Ali Chérif Airport (1.9 mi (3 km) north of the city centre; flights from Casablanca year-round, seasonal from Marrakech and Paris).
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Petit taxi within townMAD 10–20
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekMAD 80–150
- Budget bedHostel or budget hotel bed, a night, per personMAD 100
- Mid-range bedMid-range hotel double room, a night, per roomMAD 400
- High-end bedMid-range hotel double room, a night, per roomMAD 700
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MAD 250 · Mid MAD 500 · High MAD 1,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
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
- ERH Errachidia–Moulay Ali Chérif Airport (3 km (1.9 mi) north of the city centre; flights from Casablanca year-round, seasonal from Marrakech and Paris)ERH Errachidia–Moulay Ali Chérif Airport (1.9 mi (3 km) north of the city centre; flights from Casablanca year-round, seasonal from Marrakech and Paris)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Feb
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Mar
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Apr
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
May
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
not flagged
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Jul
Avoid
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
Aug
Avoid
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
Sep
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Oct
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Nov
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Dec
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Best: Oct–Apr. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)), coolest Jan (4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) low), wettest Mar (3 rain days), driest Jul (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Errachidia: 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
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
2 rd
Feb
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
2 rd
Mar
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3 rd
Apr
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
2 rd
Jun
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
Jul
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
0 rd
Aug
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
1 rd
Sep
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3 rd
Nov
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2 rd
Dec
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
2 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 town is walkable. Grand taxis and petit taxis are available for short trips; to reach the Blue Spring or Hassan Dam you need a grand taxi or your own vehicle.
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 1 h
Grand taxi or bus from the bus station, about 1 h
Fossil shops and the gateway to Merzouga dunes.
Door to door: About 2.5 h
Bus or grand taxi via Erfoud, about 2.5 h
Erg Chebbi dunes and desert camps.
Rissani
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Grand taxi or bus, about 1.5 h
Traditional market and the Moulay Ali Cherif mausoleum.
Blue Spring (Ain Zarqa) Oasis
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Grand taxi from Errachidia, about 20 min
A water source in a cave; go early to avoid heat.
Hassan Dam
goDoor to door: About 25 min
Grand taxi from Errachidia, about 15 min
A short stop for a view of the reservoir.
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.
City centre near the bus station
Convenient for onward travel; basic hotels and a few mid-range options.
Avenue Mohammed V
Main street with several hotels and easy access to taxis and shops.
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 200–350 excl. bed
- Mid
- MAD 350–600 excl. bed
- High
- MAD 600+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel double room1 × 1 night × MAD 400 | MAD 400 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × MAD 500 | MAD 1,000 |
| Grand taxi to Blue Spring (return)1 × MAD 150 · check | MAD 150 |
| Bus Errachidia → Merzouga (one way)2 × MAD 80 · check | MAD 160 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × MAD 100 | MAD 200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MAD 191 |
| Trip total≈ MAD 1,051 per person per day, bed included | MAD 2,101 |
2026 estimate in Moroccan dirhams; flights and long-distance buses excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Mint tea in a café | MAD 8–15 |
| Tagine or couscous in a local restaurant | MAD 30–60 |
| Bottle of water (1.5 L) | MAD 5–8 |
| Grand taxi Errachidia → Erfoud (per person)check | MAD 40–60 |
| Petit taxi within town | MAD 10–20 |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | MAD 80–150 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Sijilmassa Museum is closed for renovation – do not plan a visit.
- Summer temperatures can exceed 45°C (113°F); carry water and avoid midday travel.Summer temperatures can exceed 113°F (45°C); carry water and avoid midday travel.
- Last buses from Ouarzazate and Merzouga depart early afternoon – confirm times at the station.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 19
- Gendarmerie
- 177
- Ambulance and fire
- 15
- From mobiles
- 112
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Errachidiaالرشيدية
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My bed tonight
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لهذا العنوان، من فضلكTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police19
- Gendarmerie177
- Ambulance and fire15
- From mobiles112
Embassy
Most embassies are in Rabat; the nearest consulate for many countries is in Casablanca. Check your country's Morocco page.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport → city centre: about MAD 30–50 by petit taxi (check)
- Grand taxi Errachidia → Erfoud: about MAD 40–60 per person (check)
- Bus Errachidia → Ouarzazate: about MAD 100–150 (check)
Say or show
- السلام عليكم — Hello (as-salamu alaykum)
- شكراً — Thank you (shukran)
- بشحال؟ — How much? (bshhal?)
- وين المحطة؟ — Where is the bus station? (win l-mahatta?)
- بغيت الماء — I need water (bghit l-ma)
- بسلامة — Goodbye (bslama)
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 Errachidia. 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–Apr · avoid Jul–Aug (extreme heat) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Blue Spring and Hassan Dam with verified opening hours and access notes.
- Eat pages with last orders and typical prices.
- Bus and grand taxi schedules from the station, verified against CTM and local operators.
- Airport transfer details (taxi fare, flight schedules).
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