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Voykit pocket guide · Morocco
Tarfaya
طَرْفَايَة
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.
- Country
- Morocco
- Local name
- طَرْفَايَة
- Best months
- Oct–May (cooler, less desert heat)
- Avoid
- Jun–Sep (very hot, limited services)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- MAD
- Money
- Currency is the Moroccan dirham (MAD). Hotels, larger restaurants and chain shops take cards; souks, taxis, small cafés, guides and tips are cash.
- Daily spend
- Budget MAD 150–250 excl. bed · Mid MAD 250–400 excl. bed · High MAD 400+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Maroc Telecom, Orange and inwi sell tourist SIMs at airports and shops with a passport; 20–50 GB costs about MAD 100–200.
- Emergency
- Police 19 · Gendarmerie 177 · Ambulance/Fire 15
- Plugs
- Types C, E · 220 V · 50 Hz · European round-pin plugs; bring an adapter for UK or US devices.
- Tipping
- Café: Round up or leave MAD 2–5.; Restaurant: 5–10%.; Porter or bag carrier: MAD 10–20.; Guide, full day: MAD 100–200.; Desert camp staff and driver: MAD 100–200 per day shared.
- Water
- Tap water is treated in cities but most visitors drink bottled; carry water in the south.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels and restaurants; squat toilets in older cafés and on the road. Carry tissue and MAD 2–5 for attendants.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Squid/seafood kebab (cart) | MAD 5 |
| Mint tea | MAD 2–3 |
| Taxi (short ride) | MAD 20–30 |
| Internet cafe (hour) | MAD 5–10 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- EUN · Laayoune‑Hassan I
- about 32 km (20 mi) south, 30‑min busabout 20 mi (32 km) south, 30‑min bus
Typical fares
- CTM bus Laayoune ↔ Tarfaya
- about MAD 200 one‑way (≈ €18) (check)
- Small taxi within town
- about MAD 20–30 for short trips
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Town centre is compact; walk or take a small taxi for short trips. Buses connect north to Agadir and south to Laayoune.
See and do
Known for
- Tarfaya Wind Farm
- Antoine de Saint‑Exupéry Museum
- Seafood kebab stalls
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Agadir | CTM or Supratours bus north, 8–10 h | ≈ 9 h |
| Laayoune (El Aaiún) | CTM bus south, about 1 h | ≈ 1 h |
Sleep
- Hotel Casamar
- budget, kitchen, near port gate
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | سلامsalaam |
| Thank you | شكراshukran |
| How much? | بكم؟bikam? |
| Water, please | ماء من فضلكmaa min fadlik |
| Where is the bus station? | أين محطة الحافلات؟ayna maḥaṭṭat al-ḥāfilāt? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: 'Salam alaykum' and a handshake; hand on heart after; avoid: Offering a hand to a woman first unless she does
- Eating: Right hand, bread as your spoon; avoid: Refusing all food at a home
- Bargaining: Smile, take your time, walk away kindly; avoid: Naming a price you will not pay
- Dress: Shoulders and knees covered in medinas and villages; avoid: Beachwear away from the beach
- Photos: Ask and accept no; avoid: Photographing women or children without consent
- Ramadan: Eat discreetly indoors in daytime; avoid: Snacking on the street
Scams and watch-outs
- 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.
Tarfaya is low‑risk; main concerns are heat in summer and modest dress for women on the main road.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Tarfaya yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Tarfaya Wind Farm
- Antoine de Saint‑Exupéry Museum
- Seafood kebab stalls
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Tarfaya: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1234567
- Wikivoyage: Tarfaya, revision 5239134 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5239134
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/tarfaya). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.