What to see in Erfoud, Morocco | Erfoud travel guides

Borj-Est

After the river, left of cemetery

This is the hill that overlooks Erfoud. The top is occupied by military a strategic building. This is the perfect place to enjoy Sunset over Erfoud, watching the river, the town, and surrounded mountains / dunes.

Royal Palace

Erfoud holds Morocco's only Royal Palace in Sahara Desert. Although you can't go inside, a quick visit to its outside illuminated gate after Sunset makes somehow worth it.

CarriÃ¨res de fossiles

Road from Erfoud to Merzouga, passing the river and after the cemetery

Erfoud is known for its precious and unique fossils. Back 500 million years ago, Sahara Desert was under water. On the outskirts of Erfoud you can visit impressive fossil filled marble workshops and other type of fossil varieties such as trilobites and ammonites.

Erfoud's Souq

After FAR Square

This is a authentic Moroccan market with a twist of Afghanistan look and ambiance. If you're into markets and shipping, indulge yourself into this magnificent Moroccan souq. Saturday 8am is best.

Maadid Ancient Ksar

Maadid, Route d'Errachidia

Out of Erfoud, Errachidia direction

Maadid is supposedly the biggest ksar in south Morocco. A ksar is a ancient fortified village. You can visit Maadid's tiny streets and nearby oases.

Jewish Cemetery

Route de Rissani

Out of Erfoud Rissani direction, just before petrol station before Hotel el Ati

Interesting mix of cultures makes this part of the desert quite interesting. You can visit this ancient Jewish cemetery's graveyard and inside mausoleum.