More than 20 years after the French colonization of Morocco began, the region of Erfoud was put under control, and Morocco was considered pacified. To control the forceful and freedom-loving bedouins of the region, a major military settlement was put up, and this place came to be known as Erfoud.
Erfoud is not a typical tourist destination, but a good number of travellers from all over the world fill the streets almost all through the year. Erfoud can work as a good base for people exploring the Ziz valley, and the dunes out at Merzouga (finally something in Morocco that really fits the image of Sahara!). But the city itself, housing less than 10,000, is a place of hustling, but not more than any traveller making it as far as the Ziz would be able to handle.

Erfoud hotels
Lahmada (t. 055 576980) Merzouga (t. 055 576532) Zaouia (t. 068 758768) Canne (t. 055 578695) Sable d'Or (t. 055 576348) el Farah Zouar (t. 055 576230) Ziz (t. 055 576154) Kasbah Tizimi (t. 055 576179) Tafilalet (t. 055 576535) El-Ati (t. 055 577372) Kasbah Xaluca Maadid (t. 055 578450) Kenzi Belere (t. 055 578190) Salam (t. 055 576665)

Hotels and alternatives
Excellent choice between hotels of all categories, and very friendly price levels. It seems to be quite easy to find hotel rooms, even if you should arrive late in Erfoud.

Restaurants and alternatives
No problem with food — there many restaurants, even if these often are in hotel, they are of course open to anyone who can pay for their meals.

Change Money
Erfoud has a couple of banks, as well as hotels that are ready to change money for you.

Transportation
Could be better. A good choice is to connect to Er-Rachidia and Rissani (25 km south) with taxis, and from Er-Rachidia you easily go wherever you want. Trips to Merzouga (50 km) are arranged from one of the town squares.