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Western Sahara Travel Guide: 230 reviews and 573 photos

The road to nowhere.... - Western Sahara

This is the desert....

Western Sahara is probably the most empty place I have ever been. One can drive for miles without seeing a soul except in Laayoune and Dakhla. Whilst along the coast in the northern parts you get sporadic views of the sea and of a few fishermen here and there, otherwise.....nothing !!!! The major things here, and your lifeline are fuel and water. This is really the desert and pit stops are few and far between. Always top up with fuel when you can and always have a few bottles of water on hand.

One of the inhabitants.

Some dunes as well as the rocks....

Last visit to Western Sahara: Jan 2009
Intro Updated Aug 4, 2011
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Reviews (8)

Arrival at the Motel/service station Barbas. - Western Sahara

Last detaxed pumps before the border. Hotels (4)

This is not a hotel tip as such, although there are rooms to be had, plus a restaurant, but this is the place for... more travel advice

Sign on wall "don't forget the tip". - Western Sahara

Dakhla - Visit the hot sulphur springs. Things to Do (2)

5 kms after the turn-off to Dakhla, just after a short pass through the hills, on your right hand side is a hot sulphur... more travel advice

Impressive frontage of the Regency. - Western Sahara

Dakhla - This is the other "Sahara". Hotels (4)

On my second trip through here, knowing what was waiting for me in places like Boulanoir and Kiffa, in Mauritania,... more travel advice

Signpost on your right, going North to South. - Western Sahara

Dawra - Possibly the middle of nowhere... Hotels (4)

A pleasant surprise to find this campground in what is virtually, the "middle of nowhere". Luc and Martine, a Belgian... more travel advice

Warnings Or Dangers (1)
No man's land between the borders

Favorites (1)
Dakhla to Nouadhibou.

Comments (4)

yumyum Aug 3, 2011 at 1:32 PM Report Abuse

I always wondered what it would be like to go to the Western Sahara. I like desserts.
Nemorino May 5, 2010 at 4:50 AM Report Abuse

This really does look empty! Fascinating views of the desert.
angiebabe Feb 15, 2009 at 8:53 AM Report Abuse

great to see more of your adventures Paul - and see a bit more of where I hope to get to one day!
cachaseiro Dec 26, 2007 at 2:14 AM Report Abuse

this looks very interesting. nice photos and tips.