Major city · Morocco
Tarfayaطَرْفَايَة
Spend a half‑day in Tarfaya to see the Saint‑Exupéry museum and wind‑farm viewpoint; add a night only if you need a budget hotel.
Tarfaya is a tiny port on Morocco's south‑west coast, known for the African‑largest wind farm and a small museum dedicated to Antoine de Saint‑Exupéry. The town centre is walkable, so a few hours cover the main sights; a night is optional for budget lodging.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MAD
- Best months
- Oct–May (cooler, less desert heat)
- avoid Jun–Sep (very hot, limited services)
- Airport
- EUN
- 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 ▾
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 Tarfaya19 ▾
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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 Tarfaya, 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
- SafetyTarfaya is low‑risk; main concerns are heat in summer and modest dress for women on the main road.
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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.
- AirportEUN Laayoune‑Hassan I (about 32 km (20 mi) south, 30‑min bus).EUN Laayoune‑Hassan I (about 20 mi (32 km) south, 30‑min bus).
- Getting aroundTown centre is compact; walk or take a small taxi for short trips.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealSquid/seafood kebab (cart)MAD 5
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (short ride)MAD 20–30
- Budget bedHotel Casamar single room, a night, per personMAD 250
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MAD 150 · Mid MAD 300 · High MAD 500
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
- EUN Laayoune‑Hassan I (about 32 km (20 mi) south, 30‑min bus)EUN Laayoune‑Hassan I (about 20 mi (32 km) south, 30‑min bus)
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
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Mar
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Apr
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
May
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jul
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Aug
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Sep
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Dec
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Best: Oct–May. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) low), wettest Jan (5 rain days), driest Jun (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tarfaya: 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)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
5 rd
Feb
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
4 rd
Mar
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3 rd
Apr
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2 rd
May
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
1 rd
Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
0 rd
Jul
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
0 rd
Aug
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
0 rd
Sep
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
1 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2 rd
Nov
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3 rd
Dec
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4 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
Town centre is compact; walk or take a small taxi for short trips. Buses connect north to Agadir and south to Laayoune.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Agadir
cautionDoor to door: ≈ 9 h
CTM or Supratours bus north, 8–10 h
Long ride; consider overnight in Agadir.
Laayoune (El Aaiún)
goDoor to door: ≈ 1 h
CTM bus south, about 1 h
Border to Western Sahara area.
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.
Hotel Casamar
budget, kitchen, near port gate
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 150–250 excl. bed
- Mid
- MAD 250–400 excl. bed
- High
- MAD 400+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel Casamar single room1 × 1 night × MAD 250 | MAD 250 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × MAD 150 | MAD 150 |
| CTM bus Laayoune ↔ Tarfaya (one way)1 × MAD 200 · check | MAD 200 |
| eSIM 1‑week data1 × MAD 120 · check | MAD 120 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MAD 72 |
| Trip total≈ MAD 792 per person per day, bed included | MAD 792 |
2026 estimate in MAD; flights and long‑distance bus not included.
Prices of common things
| Squid/seafood kebab (cart) | MAD 5 |
| Mint tea | MAD 2–3 |
| Taxi (short ride) | MAD 20–30 |
| Internet cafe (hour) | MAD 5–10 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus schedules are sparse – at least one per day, check times in advance.
- No bars; alcohol is not served.
- Women may attract stares on the main road after sunset – dress modestly.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 19
- Gendarmerie
- 177
- Ambulance/Fire
- 15
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إلى هذا العنوان، من فضلكTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police19
- Gendarmerie177
- Ambulance/Fire15
Embassy
US consulate in Casablanca; Moroccan embassy in Washington, D.C.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- CTM bus Laayoune ↔ Tarfaya: about MAD 200 one‑way (≈ €18) (check)
- Small taxi within town: about MAD 20–30 for short trips
Say or show
- سلام — Hello (salaam)
- شكرا — Thank you (shukran)
- بكم؟ — How much? (bikam?)
- ماء من فضلك — Water, please (maa min fadlik)
- أين محطة الحافلات؟ — Where is the bus station? (ayna maḥaṭṭat al-ḥāfilāt?)
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 Tarfaya. 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 (cooler, less desert heat) · avoid Jun–Sep (very hot, limited services) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Hotel Casamar for cheap lodging.
- Use CTM bus tickets (≈ MAD 200 ≈ €18) for north‑south connections.
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Tarfaya
- secondaryWikivoyage: Tarfaya, revision 5239134 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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