Sahara occidental : à savoir avant de partir
L’essentiel
- 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.
Entrée et visas
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.
Validité du passeport: Valid for the proposed duration of the stay under the linked UK Western Sahara guidance.
Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗
Argent
Espèces et cartes sont courantes. Cartes acceptées surtout en ville et dans les lieux touristiques.
Apple Pay — pas de données · Google Pay — pas de données
- For Moroccan-administered visits, the dirham is used. Moroccan tourist-office guidance describes card use in larger visitor establishments; arrange cash for remote travel.
Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: unstats.un.org ↗, visitmorocco.com ↗
Règles et interdictions
Interdit
- Drinking alcohol in the street or outside licensed premises.
Lois que les visiteurs enfreignent sans le savoir
- Check customs restrictions before bringing medicines, drones or wildlife products.
Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗
Culture et tenue
Religion: Respect local religious traditions; ask before entering places of worship.
Tenue: Consider loose clothing covering arms, legs and chest; respect local customs.
Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗
Climat
Coastal Laayoune has very low rainfall: Moroccan meteorological climate normals report fewer than 9 rainy days annually. Use local forecasts for the exact route.
Mois par mois
- janvier: Jan: Laayoune: very dry annual climate; check local forecasts.
- février: Feb: Laayoune: very dry annual climate; check local forecasts.
- mars: Mar: Laayoune: very dry annual climate; check local forecasts.
- avril: Apr: Laayoune: very dry annual climate; check local forecasts.
- mai: May: Laayoune: very dry annual climate; check local forecasts.
- juin: Jun: Laayoune: very dry annual climate; check local forecasts.
- juillet: Jul: Laayoune: very dry annual climate; check local forecasts.
- août: Aug: Laayoune: very dry annual climate; check local forecasts.
- septembre: Sep: Laayoune: very dry annual climate; check local forecasts.
- octobre: Oct: Laayoune: very dry annual climate; check local forecasts.
- novembre: Nov: Laayoune: very dry annual climate; check local forecasts.
- décembre: Dec: Laayoune: very dry annual climate; check local forecasts.
Meilleure saison : Choose dates for your route using local forecasts and road-condition advice.
Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: marocmeteo.ma ↗
À emporter
- Copies of travel documents
- An adapter compatible with your accommodation
- Medicines with their prescription documents
Pratique
Prises: Confirm socket type and supply voltage with your accommodation before packing.
Eau: Use a safe drinking-water supply; ask locally before drinking tap water.
Circulation: à droite
Assurance: Arrange insurance for your itinerary and planned activities, including medical evacuation where needed.
Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: visitmorocco.com ↗, gov.uk ↗
Les règles d’entrée changent. Avant le voyage, consultez le site de l’ambassade ou du service d’immigration du pays.