Western Sahara

 

Western Sahara is a partially recognized state in West Africa. Morocco considers the territory in the north of the country its own, it has the laws of this state. Part of Western Sahara, which lies in the south and east (the border with Algeria and Mauritania), is under the control of the so-called Saharan Arab Democratic Republic (SADR).

 

Language.

Moroccan dialect of Arabic, spoken Spanish.

 

Time.

The time difference between Moscow and the major cities of Western Sahara, Tifariti and El-Aaiun is two hours.

 

 

Population.

Most of the population of Western Sahara are Arabs and Arabized Berbers.

 

Religion.

Almost the entire population of Western Sahara is Muslim.

 

Climate.

The climate is tropical desert, in the interior regions of the country the average temperature is + 25-30 C, in coastal areas the temperature indicators are slightly lower due to the influence of the moderately warm Canary Current in the Atlantic Ocean.

It hardly rains.

 

Currency.

Moroccan dirham.

 

Visa regime.

Western Sahara is a partially recognized state in West Africa, Morocco’s visa laws are valid to enter its territory (Russians do not need a visa to enter Morocco).

 

Customs regulations.

Customs regulations in Western Sahara are similar to those in Morocco: it is forbidden to export items of historical and cultural value from the country without special permission. You cannot bring photos and videos that contradict the norms of Islam.

The import of ammunition and weapons, drugs and psychotropic substances is prohibited.

In Western Sahara, there are special rules concerning the transport of professional cameras and equipment for photographic and video shooting.

 

Resorts.

The Moroccan government is trying to actively develop the administrative center of El Aaiun, making it the cultural and political center of the disputed territory of the state of Western Sahara.

 

Kitchen.

In this region, residents eat camel meat, rice, legumes, potatoes, use a large number of spices and hot pepper.

 

Traditions.

The population is engaged in agriculture, people grow crops, vegetables and fruits, as well as fishing, cattle breeding and livestock - they raise camels, goats and sheep.