Major city · Western Sahara
Boujdour
Stop for one night on the N1 coastal road between Agadir and Dakhla. The town has basic hotels and fuel, but no sights worth a detour.
Boujdour is a fishing town on the Atlantic coast of Western Sahara, about 200 km south of Laayoune and 200 km north of Dakhla. It exists for the N1 traveller: a place to sleep, refuel and eat. The beach and the lighthouse are the only reasons to stop the car, and neither takes more than 20 minutes. Most travellers use it as a one-night break on the long coastal drive.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MAD
- Best months
- Oct–May
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, but still passable)
- Airports
- Dakhla (VIL) · Laayoune Hassan I (EUN)
- Nights
- 0–1
Not a trip line yet
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- 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.
- Western Sahara ↗In practice, entry is through Morocco and Moroccan entry rules apply; check them for your passport before booking.
- Western Sahara ↗Stay on main roads west of the berm; the area around and east of it contains landmines and unexploded ordnance.
- Western Sahara ↗Expect frequent police checkpoints on the coastal road; carry your passport and copies.
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 Boujdour19 ▾
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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 Boujdour, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?The Moroccan dirham (MAD) is used in the Moroccan-administered areas.Western Sahara-wide
- SIM or eSIMMoroccan SIMs (Maroc Telecom, Orange, inwi) work; buy in town with your passport.Western Sahara-wide
- Tap waterDrink bottled water; desalinated tap water tastes salty.Western Sahara-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10%.Western Sahara-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.Western Sahara-wide
- SafetyBoujdour is safe for a one-night stop.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels and camps.Western Sahara-wide
- Emergency numbers19 police · 177 Gendarmerie · 15 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysFriday midday prayers; Ramadan shortens hours.Western Sahara-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckVIL Dakhla Airport (Nearest airport with scheduled service, about 200 km (124 mi) south on the N1; check flights and transfers).VIL Dakhla Airport (Nearest airport with scheduled service, about 124 mi (200 km) south on the N1; check flights and transfers).
- Getting aroundWalk.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedDouble room with bathroom, a night, per roomMAD 200
- Mid-range bedDouble room with bathroom, a night, per roomMAD 300
- High-end bedDouble room with bathroom, a night, per roomMAD 400
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MAD 200 · Mid MAD 350 · 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
- VIL Dakhla Airport (Nearest airport with scheduled service, about 200 km (124 mi) south on the N1; check flights and transfers) · EUN Laayoune Hassan I Airport (About 200 km (124 mi) north on the N1; check flights)VIL Dakhla Airport (Nearest airport with scheduled service, about 124 mi (200 km) south on the N1; check flights and transfers) · EUN Laayoune Hassan I Airport (About 124 mi (200 km) north on the N1; check flights)
Map of Boujdour
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
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
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Mar
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Apr
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
not flagged
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
not flagged
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Dec
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Best: Oct–May. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C) low), wettest Jan (1 rain days), driest May (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Boujdour: 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)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
1 rd
Feb
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
1 rd
Mar
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
1 rd
Apr
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
1 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
0 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
0 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
0 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
0 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
1 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
1 rd
Nov
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
1 rd
Dec
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
1 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
Walk. The centre is small and flat.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
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.
Main road (N1)
All hotels line the main road. Rooms with TV, WiFi and private bathroom from 150 MAD. Check the room before paying.
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
- 150–250 MAD excl. bed
- Mid
- 250–400 MAD excl. bed
Trip budget
| Single room with bathroom1 × 1 night × MAD 150 | MAD 150 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × MAD 200 | MAD 200 |
| Fuel (approx. 50 km worth of driving around town)1 × MAD 100 · check | MAD 100 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MAD 45 |
| Trip total≈ MAD 495 per person per day, bed included | MAD 495 |
2026 estimate in Moroccan dirhams. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Room with TV, WiFi, private bathroomcheck | 150–300 MAD |
| Tagine or couscous at a roadside restaurant | 30–60 MAD |
| Bottle of water (1.5 L) | 5–8 MAD |
| Fuel (diesel, per litre)check | about 10 MAD |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Checkpoints on the N1 north and south of town; have your passport and vehicle papers ready.
- No ATM in town confirmed; carry enough cash (MAD) for fuel, food and the room.
- Fuel stations are on the N1; fill up before leaving if heading south toward Dakhla (next station about 150 km (93 mi)).Fuel stations are on the N1; fill up before leaving if heading south toward Dakhla (next station about 93 mi (150 km)).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 19
- Gendarmerie
- 177
- Ambulance
- 15
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My bed tonight
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لهذا العنوان، من فضلكTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police19
- Gendarmerie177
- Ambulance15
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Hotel room, single: 150–300 MAD
- Tagine at a roadside restaurant: 30–60 MAD
Say or show
- السلام عليكم — Hello (as-salamu alaykum)
- بشحال؟ — How much? (bshhal?)
- شكراً — Thank you (shukran)
- نعم / لا — Yes / No (naam / la)
- فين الفندق؟ — Where is the hotel? (fin al-funduq?)
Hassaniya Arabic is the local dialect; Moroccan Arabic and French are understood. Spanish is spoken by some older people.
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 Boujdour. 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 · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, but still passable) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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