Erfoud

Erfoud (Berber languages: ⴰⵔⴼⵓⴷ, Arfud; Arabic: أرفود) is an oasis town in the Sahara Desert, in the Drâa-Tafilalet region, eastern Morocco. It belongs to ait atta tribe, divided into several districts: Hay Salam, Hay Jdid, Hay Ziz, Hay el Bathaa, Hay Annahda, and Hay el Hamri.

Erfoud
ⴰⵔⴼⵓⴷ (Berber languages)
أرفود (Arabic)
Arfoud (French)
Central Market Souq of Erfoud
Erfoud
Location in Morocco
Erfoud
Erfoud (Africa)
Coordinates: 31°26′10″N 4°13′58″W
Country Morocco
RegionDrâa-Tafilalet
ProvinceErrachidia
Elevation
807 m (2,648 ft)
Population
 (2004)
  Total23,637
  Ethnicities
Arabs; Berbers
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
Postcode
52200

Due to its proximity to Merzouga desert village in the Erg Chebbi Dunes, Erfoud has developed tourist-related infrastructures such as hotels and restaurants.

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