El Aargub Travel Guide

City City in Western Sahara

Small coastal settlement where fishermen mend nets and sand tracks lead into the interior dunes. Travelers come for quiet beach camping, shore fishing and long desert walks away from major towns.

Costs
Very low budget, transport costs high
Expect $20-$60/day; travel costs to reach it drive budget up.
Safety
Caution: disputed territory, limited services
Travel advisories apply; avoid border areas and unexploded ordnance.
Best Time
November-March (milder desert weather)
Cooler temperatures suit day travel; summers are intensely hot.
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Population
5,020
Infrastructure & Convenience
Few services, no public transit, travel by private 4x4.
Popularity
Attracts very few visitors; appeals to hardcore desert travelers.
Known For
remote desert landscapes, sand dunes, nomadic culture, date palms, caravan routes, night skies, sparse settlements, military checkpoints
El Aargub lies inside the disputed Moroccan‑administered area of Western Sahara and is extremely remote with almost no tourist facilities.

Why Visit El Aargub? #

Top Things to Do in El Aargub

Best Time to Visit El Aargub #

Visit in the cooler months (November-February) when coastal desert temperatures are mild and pleasant for walking; summers are extremely hot, windy and dusty. Rain is rare year-round, so plan sun and water protection.

Cool Season
November - February · 15-25 °C (59-77 °F)
Mild, breezy days make exploring dunes and coastal tracks comfortable; nights are cool. Ideal for outdoor walks, shorter hikes, and avoiding intense sun.
Hot Season
March - May · 25-33 °C (77-91 °F)
Heat ramps up; afternoons scorch but mornings are tolerable. Days are dusty with strong winds-best for short visits, strategic sightseeing and evening outdoor meals.
Very Hot Season
June - October · 34-43 °C (93-109 °F)
Unrelenting heat and blazing sun make daytime travel unpleasant and potentially dangerous; stick to dawn and dusk activities, and avoid inland excursions during peak heat.

Best Time to Visit El Aargub #

Climate

El Aargub's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with warm summers (peaking in September) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 14°C to 28°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
MarchJuneOctober
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
44°
Warmest Month
6°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

88 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
14° – 22°
52%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
10.7h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 15°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

88 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
15° – 23°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
11.3h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
16° – 24°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain, clear sunny skies, and breezy conditions.

94 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
16° – 23°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
6.9 m/s
Wind
Breezy
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.6h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain, clear sunny skies, and breezy conditions.

96 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
17° – 24°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
6.9 m/s
Wind
Breezy
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
13.1h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 0 mm, clear sunny skies, and breezy conditions.

98 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
18° – 25°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
6.8 m/s
Wind
Breezy
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
13.4h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain, clear sunny skies, and breezy conditions.

96 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
19° – 26°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
7.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
13.3h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain, clear sunny skies, and breezy conditions.

96 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
20° – 27°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
6.7 m/s
Wind
Breezy
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.8h daylight

September

September is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall, mostly sunny skies, and breezy conditions.

96 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
20° – 28°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
12.2h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 19°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
19° – 27°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.5h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
17° – 25°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
10.9h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.

88 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
15° – 23°
55%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
10.6h daylight

How to Get to El Aargub

By Air
By Train & Bus

Where to Stay in El Aargub #

Budget
No central neighborhood - nearest: Dakhla - $30-120/night
El Aargub is extremely small with virtually no local guesthouses. Budget travelers should plan to stay in nearby Dakhla; local options in-town are essentially non-existent.
Mid-Range
Nearest practical base: Dakhla - $50-150/night
Mid-range accommodation is not available inside El Aargub. Book comfortable hotels or guesthouses in Dakhla (about 20-60 km away) for more reliable amenities.
Luxury
Dakhla coast (nearest) - $120-300+/night
There are no luxury hotels in El Aargub. For resorts and high-end stays, use Dakhla's beachfront hotels and kitesurfing camps instead.

Where to Eat in El Aargub #

Nearby Cities #

Dakhla, Western Sahara
Dakhla, Western Sahara
13 km away