Major city · Morocco
Guelmimكلميم
Use Guelmim as a half-day stop on the way to the Sahara or as a base for the camel market: one night if you want the market, otherwise pass through.
Guelmim, the 'Gateway to the Desert', is the largest city in the Anti Atlas region and a former caravan hub. Its main draw is the weekly camel market (Amhayrich), the largest in Morocco. The town itself is a practical stop for fuel and supplies rather than a sightseeing destination, but the nearby Asrir Oasis and Abaynou village offer short excursions.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MAD
- Best months
- Oct–Apr
- avoid Jul–Aug (chergui wind can push temps above 40°C (104°F))avoid Jul–Aug (chergui wind can push temps above 104°F (40°C))
- Airport
- GLN
- Nights
- 1
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- 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 Guelmim19 ▾
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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 Guelmim, 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
- SafetyGuelmim is generally safe.
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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.
- AirportcheckGLN Guelmim Airport (Direct flights from Tan-Tan, Casablanca and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (check current schedule)).
- 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)Grand taxi within townMAD 10–20 per person
- Budget bedHostel bed or basic guesthouse, a night, per personMAD 100
- Mid-range bedDouble room in a hotel, a night, per roomMAD 350
- High-end bedDouble room in a hotel, a night, per roomMAD 600
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MAD 250 · Mid MAD 450 · High MAD 800
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
- GLN Guelmim Airport (Direct flights from Tan-Tan, Casablanca and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (check current schedule))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Feb
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Mar
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Apr
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
May
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Aug
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Sep
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Nov
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Dec
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Best: Oct–Apr. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)), coolest Jan (8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C) low), wettest Jan (2 rain days), driest Jun (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Guelmim: 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
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2 rd
Feb
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2 rd
Mar
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2 rd
Apr
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
1 rd
May
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
1 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
0 rd
Jul
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
0 rd
Aug
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
0 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
1 rd
Oct
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
2 rd
Nov
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2 rd
Dec
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°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. For Asrir Oasis or Abaynou, take a grand taxi or hire a driver from the station near the souk.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Asrir Oasis
goDoor to door: 30 min
Grand taxi from Guelmim, about 15 min
Palm oasis with a spring; good for a short walk.
Abaynou village
goDoor to door: 40 min
Grand taxi from Guelmim, about 20 min
Oasis and warm water sources; combine with Asrir.
Sidi Ifni
goDoor to door: 1.5 h
Bus or grand taxi via N1, about 1 h
Coastal town with art deco buildings and a beach.
Tiznit
goDoor to door: 2 h
Bus or grand taxi via N1, about 1.5 h
Walled town known for silver jewellery.
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 souk
Closest to the market and bus stops; basic hotels and guesthouses.
N1 highway edge
Easier for drivers continuing south; a few roadside hotels.
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
| Double room in a hotel1 × 1 night × MAD 350 | MAD 350 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × MAD 450 | MAD 900 |
| Grand taxi to Asrir Oasis (return)1 × MAD 100 · check | MAD 100 |
| Bus Guelmim → Agadir2 × MAD 80 · check | MAD 160 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MAD 151 |
| Trip total≈ MAD 831 per person per day, bed included | MAD 1,661 |
2026 estimate in dirham; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Mint tea at a café | MAD 5–10 |
| Couscous or tagine in a local restaurant | MAD 30–60 |
| Bottle of water (1.5 L) | MAD 5–8 |
| Grand taxi within town | MAD 10–20 per person |
| Camel at the market | MAD 3,000–8,000 (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Camel market is weekly on a specific day (check locally); arrive early.
- Chergui wind can make it hotter than the Sahara; carry water.
- Last buses to Agadir and Tiznit leave in the late afternoon; confirm times at the station.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 19
- Gendarmerie
- 177
- Ambulance and fire
- 15
- Mobile emergency
- 112
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Guelmimكلميم
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لهذا العنوان، من فضلكTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police19
- Gendarmerie177
- Ambulance and fire15
- Mobile emergency112
Embassy
The US has an embassy in Rabat; most other countries have embassies in Rabat or consulates in Casablanca.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Guelmim → Agadir by bus: about MAD 80, 3 h (check)
- Guelmim → Tiznit by grand taxi: about MAD 40 per person, 1.5 h (check)
Say or show
- السلام عليكم — Hello (as-salamu alaykum)
- شكراً — Thank you (shukran)
- بشحال؟ — How much? (bshhal?)
- فين السوق؟ — Where is the market? (fin as-souq?)
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 Guelmim. 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 (chergui wind can push temps above 40°C) · 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
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Asrir Oasis and Abaynou with verified opening hours and taxi fares.
- Eat pages for the souk area with last-order times.
- Camel market page with confirmed day and schedule.
Sources
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