Sáhara Occidental: qué saber antes del viaje
Lo esencial
- Scope: Moroccan-administered areas only; other areas have different access and security conditions.
- Independent travellers may be turned back even when visa-exempt; confirm access before travelling.
- Remain on established routes and consult current official security advice.
Entrada y visados
British citizen passport: Moroccan-administered areas: visits up to 90 days are visa-free, but independent travellers can be turned back. Get a passport stamp. This guide does not cover access east of the berm. Check the linked immigration guidance for other nationalities and purposes.
Validez del pasaporte: Valid for the proposed duration of the stay under the linked UK Western Sahara guidance.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: gov.uk ↗
Dinero
Se usan tanto efectivo como tarjetas. Tarjetas sobre todo en ciudades y zonas turísticas.
Apple Pay — sin datos · Google Pay — sin datos
- For Moroccan-administered visits, the dirham is used. Moroccan tourist-office guidance describes card use in larger visitor establishments; arrange cash for remote travel.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: unstats.un.org ↗, visitmorocco.com ↗
Normas y prohibiciones
Prohibido
- Drinking alcohol in the street or outside licensed premises.
Leyes que los viajeros incumplen sin saberlo
- Check customs restrictions before bringing medicines, drones or wildlife products.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: gov.uk ↗
Cultura y ropa
Religión: Respect local religious traditions; ask before entering places of worship.
Ropa: Consider loose clothing covering arms, legs and chest; respect local customs.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: gov.uk ↗
Clima
Coastal Laayoune has very low rainfall: Moroccan meteorological climate normals report fewer than 9 rainy days annually. Use local forecasts for the exact route.
Mes a mes
- enero: Jan: Laayoune: very dry annual climate; check local forecasts.
- febrero: Feb: Laayoune: very dry annual climate; check local forecasts.
- marzo: Mar: Laayoune: very dry annual climate; check local forecasts.
- abril: Apr: Laayoune: very dry annual climate; check local forecasts.
- mayo: May: Laayoune: very dry annual climate; check local forecasts.
- junio: Jun: Laayoune: very dry annual climate; check local forecasts.
- julio: Jul: Laayoune: very dry annual climate; check local forecasts.
- agosto: Aug: Laayoune: very dry annual climate; check local forecasts.
- septiembre: Sep: Laayoune: very dry annual climate; check local forecasts.
- octubre: Oct: Laayoune: very dry annual climate; check local forecasts.
- noviembre: Nov: Laayoune: very dry annual climate; check local forecasts.
- diciembre: Dec: Laayoune: very dry annual climate; check local forecasts.
Mejor temporada: Choose dates for your route using local forecasts and road-condition advice.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: marocmeteo.ma ↗
Qué llevar
- Copies of travel documents
- An adapter compatible with your accommodation
- Medicines with their prescription documents
Práctico
Enchufes: Confirm socket type and supply voltage with your accommodation before packing.
Agua: Use a safe drinking-water supply; ask locally before drinking tap water.
Circulación: por la derecha
Seguro: Arrange insurance for your itinerary and planned activities, including medical evacuation where needed.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: visitmorocco.com ↗, gov.uk ↗
Las normas de entrada cambian. Antes del viaje, consulta la web de la embajada o del servicio de inmigración del país.