Limitée au Nord par la région de Souss-Massa-Drâa, au Sud par la région Laâyoune-Boujdour-Sakia El Hamra et la frontière Mauritanienne, à l'Est par la frontière Algérienne, l'Océan Atlantique et la région Laâyoune-Boujdour-Sakia El Hamra à l'Ouest, la région Guelmim Es-Semara s'étend sur une superficie de 133 730 km2 , soit 18,8 1 % de la superficie nationale.

•HISTORY AND CULTURE

The origin of the name would come from “Aguelmim” which is an amazigh world meaning “presence of water”. This water which was used by the trans- saharan caravans. The creation of the town is linked to the trade which is a deeply rooted activity in the valley of the Noun wadi and goes back as far as the Middle Ages. The Noun valley has linked economic relationships with the old mediteranean centers, which allowed it to play a predominent part in the caravaning trade promotion. County town of the area, this centuries-old city plays a part as a hub and crossroads for the main commercial caravans of Africa (Niger, Mali, Senegal, Mauritania). Guelmim province is very rich in historical and archeological elements. From prehistory to the 19th century, examples are numerous : cave engravings, grottos, rock shelters, kasbahs, granaries and other elements of military, economic and social architecture shows us that the area has raised the men interest since thousands of years till the middle-aged Moroccan dynasty. Strategic territory because power owners could intensively take advantage of the trans-saharan trade in the historical periods : taxes, markets, trades….On top of that, the area is important thanks to the halfway location between Sahara and the center of the country, a history, economic and culture location where North takes up South till now on .

•CRAFT

•MOUSSEMSS

In the Province, moussems are numerous. The dates varies according to the lunar calendar, please phone the CRT : 028.87.38.12

•TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

  G2    At  12  km, eastward  of  Guelmim (Assa road) Aït  Bakou : TIGHMERT and its oasis, where you will be able to discover a new tourist experience of oasis (in the inhabitant house) POS program (South oasis project) visit of an eco-museum.

G3    At 15 km, the Abaynou hot springs 39°  (towards Sifi Ifni) and Lalla Mellouka (towards Tata). Located respectively  at the north of Guelmim at the level of the Abainou rural commune and at 113 kms from the county town of the area at the level of the Aday rural commune. The water of these springs offers curative properties, notably in dermicand rheumatic illnesses.

G4    At 50  km from Guelmim, the Pigeons grottos (Ait Boufouln) (towards Agadir) are made of a set of dark and narrow rocks. This site is located at the level of Ait Boufouln commune. The access to these grottos is difficult. A set of oasis and palm grove spreads over the geographical space.of this province, among other : the ones of Asrir, Tighmert, Taghjijt and at last Ifrane Anti-Atlas.

G5    At 65 kms westward of Guelmim (In 5 kilometres from Sidi Ifni, set to the left), the Plage Blanche is one of the most beautiful sites of the province which spreads over about 45 km. Lately it has been chosen among the main sites of the kingdom to accommodate the future sea resort from the Azur plan 2010 with 30 000 beds capacity.

G6    At 80 km at the north-eastward of Guelmim (toward Tata), the protohistorical  site of Adrar  Zerzem is located in the Taghjirjt commune. The   dating of  this  site  goes   back  to about 2 500 years before our era. About 37 death monuments of old amazigh inhabitants and other monuments confirms the human settling in the area. These discoveries will contribute to the enrichment of historic research concerning this important period of Morocco history which has occurred before the discovery of the Moroccan coasts by Phoenician sailors. To be seen on the elevations of Tahghjijt, the old citadel of DAR ES SOULTAN.

G7 At 120 km eastward of Guelmim (towards Tata), the Amtoudi valley with its kasbah and this Agadirs is an international reknown site. The research deal over about 150 kms from the wadi noun basin, which allowed the discovery of more than 270 archeological and ethnographic sites , including notably “Asrir”, “Tigami Ougallid” (the sultan house), an Almohad Kasbah opened to the Taghjirjt and “Adrar Zerzem” oasis which includes more than 265 stone engravings. A wadi runs among the argan trees, the palm trees, the fig trees and the almond trees, in the middle of the valley which, in places, narrows to go between two high and impressive 200 meters high walls : walks on mules back or on four-wheel drives is recommended. G8 At 130 km, the Draâ wadi, track eastward of Guelmim (towards Tan-Tan) is the mouth of the wadi Drâa which is part of the most beautiful site of the Moroccan atlantic coast. A large valley ending by cliffs where the wadi flows into thin sanded beaches, into an imposing view. As for the mouth of the wadi Chbika, not less than 72 birds species have been identified there. Concerning the mammals, we find the hyena, the wild boar and the red fox. The presence of the cobra, snake being declining strongly in Morocco, is protected in this site.

G8 At 130 km, the Draâ wadi, track eastward of Guelmim (towards Tan-Tan) is the mouth of the wadi Drâa which is part of the most beautiful site of the Moroccan atlantic coast. A large valley ending by cliffs where the wadi flows into thin sanded beaches, into an imposing view. As for the mouth of the wadi Chbika, not less than 72 birds species have been identified there. Concerning the mammals, we find the hyena, the wild boar and the red fox. The presence of the cobra, snake being declining strongly in Morocco, is protected in this site.

•Hotels, Inns, Restaurants… Where to go ?

In most cases, these hotels or inns will serve you typical and good-quality food. You will find in all the villages, on the the roadside, excellent tagines (prices to be negotiated