Erfoud

Erfoud

Erfoudis anoasistown in theSahara Desert, in theDrâa-Tafilaletregion in easternMorocco. Due to its proximity to Merzougadesert village in theErg ChebbiDunes, Erfoud has developed tourist-related infrastructures such as hotels and restaurants.

Erfoud is known by the name of "Gate of Sahara Desert" as it is nearErg ChebbiDunes, and you can actually take direct off-road tracks to the dunes.

While many Ksars (fortified villages) have existed for centuries, Erfoud was built new by the French around 1920's. Arabs are the majority but as the tourist industry developed, many Berbers started coming to the city around 1990's.

Erfoud is a good place to stay and explore local destinations. Also Erfoud offers quite a good range of businesses, supermarkets, restaurants, mechanics - great for those traveling overland with their own 4x4 or cars, and wish to fill up with goods.

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