Guelmim is a city in the Anti Atlas region of Morocco. Known as the "Gateway to the Desert," Guelmim is a convenient starting point for experiencing the desert. Guelmim is also known for its market, and its camel market.
The population of the city was 200,000 in 2018, making it the largest city in the region. It was once a caravan center on the road to Timbuktu. Today, it is an important place of trade and exchange between the sedentary population and the nomads of the desert. In particular, it houses a weekly camel market, known as "Amhayrich", which is the largest camel market in Morocco. The languages spoken in the region are Darija (dialect of modern Arabic), Berber, Hassanya (Arabic dialect).
About 10 km southeast of the city is the 1 Asrir Oasis, which is a popular destination. 25 km away is Zriouila, a village with mud houses, in an oasis around a spring.
2 Abaynou village is about 13 km northeast of the city. It has an oasis and warm water sources. The “white beach” is about 30 km from the city.
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In Aug, Guelmim typically sees ~35°C daytime highs and 0 rainy days.
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