Er-Rachidia is more of a base, or a stop over, than a destination in itself. Located in the Ziz valley, and north of the Tafilalt valley, and the central town of Erfoud, there are a couple great one-day excursions that can be made while you stay the nights in Er-Rachidia. Except for the majestic qasr, Er-Rachidia has little to offer tourists coming for sites. But the city is well known for its pleasant atmosphere, and high level of activity in the streets at evenings, when all seem to join the crowd (women are returning home some hours before the men). The city's best offer for tourists is therefore the people, and getting in contact with locals is easy and almost always highly rewarding. As a foreigner, you will soon find yourself surrounded by genuinely curious and friendly people, but language can be more of a barrier here than in more central parts of Morocco.
