Guelmim-Oued Noun Travel Guide
The natural arches of Legzira beach. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Guelmim calls itself the Gateway to the Sahara, and its Saturday camel market is the real thing: herders from the desert trading camels, goats and sheep. The region marks the transition from the Anti-Atlas to true desert.
The coast is the draw for most visitors: Legzira beach, with its great natural sandstone arches (one of the two famous arches collapsed in 2016, the others stand), and Sidi Ifni, the Spanish colonial town with its remarkable Art Deco seafront.
Key destinations in Guelmim-Oued Noun
Legzira beachThe red sandstone arches at low tide.
Sidi IfniThe Spanish Art Deco seafront town.
Guelmim camel marketThe Saturday souk: camels, goats and desert trade.
Plage BlancheThe long empty 'White Beach' south of the region.
Tighmert oasisThe palm oasis outside Guelmim.
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Regional food
- Grilled fish in Sidi Ifni
- Camel tagine in Guelmim
- Dates from the Tighmert oasis
Getting there
Fly to Agadir (AGA), then drive south: Sidi Ifni is about 3 hours, Guelmim about 4. Guelmim (GLN) has limited domestic flights.